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Old 09-11-2011, 11:14 AM
 
Location: New Orleans, LA
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Why can't most people(Males and Females) these days be happy with the person(Man or Woman) that loves them the most, does for them the most, and be truthful and honest to them the most? Instead of moving too fast they should slow down and not take that person for granted, be appreciative, thankful and blessed for that person that is hard to come by. If they don't then no matter who they have, they will not be happy and satisfied with anyone regardless of who they get. They will just be unhappy and miserable for the rest of their lives.
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Old 09-11-2011, 11:16 AM
 
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Because eventhough it's selfish it's all about who YOU love not who LOVES you in most cases although the alternate situation would be best for you.
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Old 09-11-2011, 12:21 PM
 
Location: New Jersey
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It's the usual taking for granted life, and people. An older friend of mine said this to me several years ago-"You will never miss your well until your water runs dry." It's true. But sometimes, And I have been guilty of this as well-Cannot process this to it's true extent. And regret is not a rough sheet to sleep on; It's a bed of nails. Our relationships, And who and what we choose define us in many ways.
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Old 09-11-2011, 12:46 PM
 
Location: Earth
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Feelings have to be mutual.
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Old 09-11-2011, 04:47 PM
 
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Because there's other people out there we care for.
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Old 09-11-2011, 06:06 PM
 
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Blackandgold51.....ain't that the truth!!!
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Old 09-11-2011, 06:12 PM
 
Location: New Albany, IN
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You are right, but it's really easy to take someone for granted. I admit that I take my husband for granted sometimes, even though I make a concious effort at other times not to do so. I wish I didn't, but I do.

There are some people, conciously or unconciously, who feel like they don't have to "try as hard" to be pleasing and good to the people who will always love them. They might instead try harder (and more obviously) to get love/attention/adulation from people who are wishy-washy or don't even care all. It kind of reminds me of the "why buy the cow when the milk is free" mentality, which I hate but is everywhere. Anyway, if/when I see someone I love giving more effort to please someone else, yes, it hurts; it's also difficult to step back and really think about why the person could be doing that.
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Old 09-11-2011, 06:35 PM
 
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Why can't most people(Males and Females) these days be happy with the person(Man or Woman) that loves them the most, does for them the most, and be truthful and honest to them the most? Instead of moving too fast they should slow down and not take that person for granted, be appreciative, thankful and blessed for that person that is hard to come by. If they don't then no matter who they have, they will not be happy and satisfied with anyone regardless of who they get. They will just be unhappy and miserable for the rest of their lives.
I agree...
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Old 09-11-2011, 07:56 PM
 
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Yes, that would be nice. I try.
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Old 09-11-2011, 08:59 PM
 
Location: SWUS
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Wow. Now that I think about this, I'm noticing a rather large amount of people that I care for do, in fact, take me for granted... 90% of the time.

I'm gonna go huddle in my corner now.
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