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I usually discipline myself to expect the best of situations and people, and to always utter at least one positive statement in the context of a bad situation.
For example:¨this is not working out but I am learning from this situation.¨

However, lately, after working on manifesting love for a number of months, and hoping for a positive outcome, I have interpreted a situation as positive, when in reality, it was only me who had positive expectation about it.

I trusted the process, and when I met a nice guy with a lot of my listed values and qualities, who showed interest and attraction,I concluded that my intention was being manifested.

Unfortunately, his interest waned very quickly, and it looks like he is not into me after all. ( although he acted like it).I want to add that nothing sexual happened, just a nice kiss.

Now, I am being told by friends and my own little voice that I am being very naive, and borderline stupid.
However, if the outcome had been different and my positive expectation had brought positive results, I would be the first one to congratulate myself on being hopeful and having positive expectations, and my friends would be the first ones to rejoice.

This is not the first time that I label myself naive from expecting the best. However, if I don 't expect the best, how can I obtain it?

I had the same outcome with apartment hunting: intended, acted on the intention ( went on a search ) felt I found the right place then was told I needed twice the money I thought was agreed upon to move in.

Is my positive expectation making me naive, and attracting people who abuse my naivete, or am I too fast in judging myself as being the flawed one?