Relationship Expectations

noun a belief or hope that something desired will happen, even though it is unlikely or impossible

• The belief that the economy will magically improve without any concrete plans is just wishful thinking.
• Thinking that he will ask you out without any indication is just wishful thinking.
• Hoping to win the lottery without buying a ticket is pure wishful thinking.
• Believing that she will suddenly change her mind is just wishful thinking.

adjective having qualities traditionally associated with women, such as grace, beauty, or gentleness

• She carried herself with a grace and poise that was undeniably womanly.
• Her womanly intuition told her that something was not right.
• She was rocking that womanly confidence.
• The mountains stood tall and womanly against the horizon.