Love and Other Low Expectations...

I've found a new love after the loss of the "old" one.  It's been awhile since I've been in the "dating game" and fortunately, this person was a friend first.  Conveniently, there was no actual dating game.  There was no one else in between the old and the new.  Clearly, I'm completely off my game.  I'm EXPECTING things!  Dare I say, things like honesty, loyalty, conversation, security even.  What has changed so much since I last dated that now expectations are inappropriate?  Outdated?  Laughable?  I still believe in love, in deep and wonderful kisses, in making love to someone who wants every good thing in the world for you, in having no doubt that person has your back every time...all the time.  Am I kidding myself?  Do I have faith that such things exist when they no longer do?  I don't want to give up my dream if it's a reality, but I don't want to get my heartbroken if it's not.  A friend reminded me tonight to have no expectations and then you'll have no disappointments.  HOW does one get that mentality?  Stay tuned to see if I become a cynic!