Disappointment

As humans, we are bound and determined to disappoint others. Why is it then that we become so upset when others disappoint us?

I suppose it hurts so deeply because you never thought a person you loved would turn out to be who you thought they'd never become. It hurts to know that you were wrong. You were duped. It hurts to know that everyone told you what this person was like, but you defended them. You fought for them. You told them, "No, you're wrong. He's not like that." And then you find out in a blink of an eye that they are exactly what everyone was saying. Everyone else was right, and you were the foolish one to believe differently. You took a chance and believed in this person. And you got hurt.

He lied. More than once. To my face.

You saw the good in this person, and they threw it away. Again. It's disappointing. And sometimes devastating. But it's a life lesson. A painful lesson, but a lesson that is worth learning. Again. God, please help me to remember this lesson this time around. I don't know if I can handle a third go-around.