Innocence
That’s an interesting question. I think the idea of expecting innocence in others depends a lot on one’s perspective and personal experiences. Some people might naturally assume the best in others, believing that most people have good intentions and act from a place of innocence or kindness. Others, especially those who have faced betrayal or hurt in the past, might approach relationships with more caution or skepticism.
I think gut feelings are usually right. The problem usually is when you don't find the other person to be all that innocent, how do you keep your behavior to coexist peacefully...
@decisiveLemon8530
I like using the term "innocence" here instead of "good intentions".
Sometimes a person who has good intentions, but makes wrong assumptions, can make us as much harm as someone with ill intentions.
Example: When one person in a couple is very religious, and her or his partner is a declared atheist, someone might be forced to act as the religion says "to bring him salvation" - but this will be against this person's good or goals. Or parents forcing their son to become a lawyer despite the fact he wants to be an artist.
So, yeah, I prefer to believe that people around me are "innocent" or "have no bad intentions", rather than worrying that they may have any "good intentions" with miserable results 😊
@decisiveLemon8530 I used to but not anymore....betrayal makes you a fast learner.
It depends on which person around me we are talking about…
For some people I do, and others I don’t. I guess I expect innocence more than I don’t. Strangers can be hard for me to expect innocence from.
@decisiveLemon8530 I would love it if I could see things like that🙂 I always try to remember there are more good in this world than bad, so be nice to everyone until they give you a reason not to. 💖💖
I try to hope and expect that
@decisiveLemon8530 I don't expect. But it feels cute when people around me are innocent ... They are pure souls ❤️
I may expect innocence when I'm talking to a Grade 3 student about his reasons.