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Old 02-28-2012, 11:34 PM
 
Location: Southern California
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I like to make people miserable..to make them regret their everyday existence everyday whenever I make my presence known around them.

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Actually, that could work well. Here's how you do it:

Step 1 - throw a rock at someone; make sure to hit them where it hurts and don't let them see you do it
Step 2 - run over and ask them if they're all right
Step 3 - provide medical care
Step 4 - receive a hug of gratitude for your effort

[repeat daily ]
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Old 02-29-2012, 12:30 AM
 
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Actually, that could work well. Here's how you do it:

Step 1 - throw a rock at someone; make sure to hit them where it hurts and don't let them see you do it
Step 2 - run over and ask them if they're all right
Step 3 - provide medical care
Step 4 - receive a hug of gratitude for your effort

[repeat daily ]
^^^^Most legit thing I heard. I'm seriously going to try this with some friends of mine. lol
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Old 02-29-2012, 12:33 AM
 
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Actually, that could work well. Here's how you do it:

Step 1 - throw a rock at someone; make sure to hit them where it hurts and don't let them see you do it
Step 2 - run over and ask them if they're all right
Step 3 - provide medical care
Step 4 - receive a hug of gratitude for your effort

[repeat daily ]
Ha ha, sounds so very Munchhausen-by-proxy. I just might try this, actually. But really just for the part with the rock.

Night-night, all...
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Old 03-01-2012, 01:05 PM
 
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It's a simple question. Do you like making other people happy? It seems that many people on here are so hung up on what others are doing or not doing for them. People scream "entitlement" constantly! "She thinks she's entitled to a good looking guy who makes a lot of money and treats her well when really she should settle for me!" "He thinks he's entitled to a hot wife you dotes on him when really he should settle for me!" People fight about who puts how much effort into dating and romancing. People fight about which gender looks better or acts better or does more... But I look at my own life - and I feel soooooo lucky - and I realize that none of these things ever come up in my life. And I wonder if it's partly because I like making other people happy. I honestly do. It's not a chore. I don't bemoan the fact that I have to dress up for someone or cook for someone or take care of someone. I enjoy it. I like having my friends and neighbors over for dinner. I like throwing parties. I like taking care of my husband. I like taking care of my dog. I like taking care of my baby. I like making other people HAPPY! It makes me feel good!
So - do you like making other people happy?
Dewdrop, your positivity in the sea of negativity known as City Data Relationships Forum makes me happy lol
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Old 03-01-2012, 01:09 PM
 
Location: Baltimore, MD
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It's a simple question. Do you like making other people happy?
Sometimes.

If a friend is down or having a problem or its their birthday or they need a pick me up, I'd like to do something to cheer they up, make them happy or feel good.

But not all the time. I like being around people that are happy all on their own without my needing to do anything. Sometimes I just don't want the work.
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Old 03-01-2012, 01:59 PM
 
Location: Austin
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It's a simple question. Do you like making other people happy? It seems that many people on here are so hung up on what others are doing or not doing for them. People scream "entitlement" constantly! "She thinks she's entitled to a good looking guy who makes a lot of money and treats her well when really she should settle for me!" "He thinks he's entitled to a hot wife you dotes on him when really he should settle for me!" People fight about who puts how much effort into dating and romancing. People fight about which gender looks better or acts better or does more... But I look at my own life - and I feel soooooo lucky - and I realize that none of these things ever come up in my life. And I wonder if it's partly because I like making other people happy. I honestly do. It's not a chore. I don't bemoan the fact that I have to dress up for someone or cook for someone or take care of someone. I enjoy it. I like having my friends and neighbors over for dinner. I like throwing parties. I like taking care of my husband. I like taking care of my dog. I like taking care of my baby. I like making other people HAPPY! It makes me feel good!
So - do you like making other people happy?

Thank you! This made my day. I love to take care of others and be of service in the areas I operate best.
If I am taking care of another, even in small ways, I just feel happier.

Last night I re-filled my guy's drink, made him some dinner, just small things a lot of folks believe you don't "need" to do for another. That's whre folks get hung up. I wish more people would stop worrying about what it might mean and just tend to each other.
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Old 03-01-2012, 02:00 PM
 
Location: Austin
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I like being taken care of showered with gifts taken to places I like to go to. We women need to learn to better train our husbands.

What a disgusting dispaly of spoiled entitlement. I am kinda sorry for you.
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Old 03-01-2012, 02:02 PM
 
Location: Katonah, NY
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Maybe I should have phrased this, "Do you like doing nice things for other people?" since a lot of people are interpreting this thread as "Do you feel responsible for the overall happiness of others?" - which isn't what I meant... Oops!
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Old 03-01-2012, 02:36 PM
 
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It's a simple question. Do you like making other people happy? It seems that many people on here are so hung up on what others are doing or not doing for them. People scream "entitlement" constantly! "She thinks she's entitled to a good looking guy who makes a lot of money and treats her well when really she should settle for me!" "He thinks he's entitled to a hot wife you dotes on him when really he should settle for me!" People fight about who puts how much effort into dating and romancing. People fight about which gender looks better or acts better or does more... But I look at my own life - and I feel soooooo lucky - and I realize that none of these things ever come up in my life. And I wonder if it's partly because I like making other people happy. I honestly do. It's not a chore. I don't bemoan the fact that I have to dress up for someone or cook for someone or take care of someone. I enjoy it. I like having my friends and neighbors over for dinner. I like throwing parties. I like taking care of my husband. I like taking care of my dog. I like taking care of my baby. I like making other people HAPPY! It makes me feel good!
So - do you like making other people happy?
NO! A big fat huge flaming NO.

Each person's happiness is their own responsibility.

and when I'm in a really good mood and happy, I have lots of love to share. But is that my responsibility? No.

My goal in life? No.

To each their own I say! don't turn into a people pleaser bc you can't stand on your head in enough ways to possibly please all the people in your life..... anything more than n=1 will lead to self damage.



But if doing nice things for other people makes YOU happy, then go right on ahead.
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Old 03-01-2012, 02:45 PM
 
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Maybe I should have phrased this, "Do you like doing nice things for other people?" since a lot of people are interpreting this thread as "Do you feel responsible for the overall happiness of others?" - which isn't what I meant... Oops!

I'm not a nurturer type.

I rather do anonymous, behind the scenes good deeds, than make someone happy on a daily basis.
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