The problem in todays society around me is that people have misplaced expectations...
People who should have high expectations of oneself and low/no expectations from others are instead found to have got the prespective on their expections completely reversed.
This is one basic difference in succesful and unsuccesful crowd; one could be on either sides based on one's attitude that he/she carries with their life.
Happiness lies within oneself and least with others thus people relying on others for their emotional satifaction are in a sad state of affair.
We definitely need others to share our joys and pains ... also in many a places to meet our needs but never to make our existence or to give our life a meaning as wrongly portrayed in movies or by emotionally charged morons of our society.
One need to set high standards to one's goals to get a better life and at the same time keep the lowest of expectations from others to ensure a happier existence.
Live with a great attitude that obtains success and commands respect from others. A great attitude is based on self respect.
Cheers!
SGN