Feeling let down?
The disappointment and anger when someone fails to honor their commitments or meet reasonable expectations. Being let down erodes trust.
The unmet need
Reliability and follow-through; acknowledgment of the broken commitment; repair through changed behavior or realistic expectations.
A question to sit with
Was this expectation clearly communicated and agreed upon? What do I need to rebuild trust, or do I need to adjust my expectations?
What to do right now
Express the disappointment clearly: "I counted on you and you didn't follow through." Ask: Was my expectation reasonable and communicated? Either request repair and changed behavior, or adjust expectations to match their actual capacity.
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