Expecting Too Much?

I think I was born in the wrong decade. It seems these days expecting simple traits such as honesty and respect are asking for a lot. Why do I often find myself in this deja vu situation - Meet someone new, a mutual chemistry is shared (or so you think), that person initiates further contact and then BAM they fall off the face of the earth?

Is it too much to ask that if a person initiates a plan of action they will follow through with it OR at least give the courtesy of letting the other party know otherwise? I am tired exhausted of the ups and downs that come with dating. Was it this difficult for my grandparents? Probably not.

I usually like to think I am a glass half full type of person, but lately I wonder if I should change my outlook on life and just always expect the worst. Why get my hopes up and think that a person will have general communication skills and follow through with their word only to be disappointed when they don't. At this point, I wonder why I even get upset anymore when it seems to be the common trend among the so called "men" that exist in this world. No expectations = no disappointments, right?

Is it just me? Am I over reacting by getting upset when people do not respond, say one thing and do another and talk a big show? Personally I do not think I am expecting all that much: if you initiate plans and say you will call than follow through... if you can't keep those plans, then just say you can't. Roles reversed I would never leave someone hanging if I say I will get back to them. It is rude and a waste of time. AND if I do not want to make plans or something changes and plans need to be postponed or cancelled - then I am honest! What is so hard about being honest? Do people think they are doing someone a favor by telling them what they want to hear?

I just think it is so sad that you can't even get excited about anything anymore. One second you are high on life and excited about a great few hours of your life and then before you know it your feelings and soul are 6 feet under. Are games and upsets the main drive behind dating these days?

I guess being a pessimist is really the only way to protect yourself in this generation.