tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23768728.post1458885003008448350..comments2023-11-05T07:32:07.024-05:00Comments on life's journey: open thread fridaybilliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16206096509976316141noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23768728.post-12491546258741993232007-03-25T00:00:00.000-04:002007-03-25T00:00:00.000-04:00They (John & Elizabeth) will be on 60 minutes on S...They (John & Elizabeth) will be on 60 minutes on Sunday.EAPrezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10567999915647863593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23768728.post-80274388315087924402007-03-23T22:07:00.000-04:002007-03-23T22:07:00.000-04:00It's true close personal relationships are work, a...It's true close personal relationships are work, a lot of hard work and a lot of forgiveness. Time has a good point there - honesty and openness is the only way to get the number one that keeps people together - Trust. Some people just are not capable of concern for others or don't know that their thinking is self-centered. They are blind to it and it's a tough handicap to live with.Peacechick Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16808832340636218022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23768728.post-88610574652385637002007-03-23T19:09:00.000-04:002007-03-23T19:09:00.000-04:00The thing that puzzles me about relationships is h...The thing that puzzles me about relationships is how some people, a friend of mine actually, was left in the dust by his fiancee after she admitted she was in love with her boss. In just one year she has gotten engaged to him. To make such a snap decision, leaving the man you've been with for five years, is mind-boggling to me. I have been known to make snap decisions but nothing that big that quick. They were four months away from the wedding. I know this is a bit off topic but it is about relationships at least. <BR/><BR/>his life has improved since the breakup but it is obvious that she needs to be with somebody judging by her reaction to seeing him by chance from time to time and the fact that she jumped literally from one bed to another. Codependency is a wicked crutch and plagues some people for life. I just don't understand the reliance on someone else for your happiness.Sorniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13057350597607764166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23768728.post-76251761516299510682007-03-23T18:21:00.000-04:002007-03-23T18:21:00.000-04:00You mentioned non-verbal clues. One of the causes ...You mentioned non-verbal clues. One of the causes of problems in relationships is a lack of honesty and clarity. <BR/><BR/>One should be verbal about communication. Trying to "read" body language or guess what someone is feeling, or really means, is a recipe for disaster. Ask any poker player.<BR/><BR/>In long-time relationships, people often don't speak-up for fear of hurting the relationship. This is usually the start of the break down of the relationship.<BR/><BR/>Being tactful is important, but being honest with each other is the only way a relationship can grow.<BR/><BR/>Without tolerance for each other's differences, it simply won't work well. <BR/><BR/>You can't adjust yourself to be accepted by someone else. Be yourself and friends will find their way to you.Timehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09474837430855732529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23768728.post-53527015218033932362007-03-23T15:46:00.000-04:002007-03-23T15:46:00.000-04:00I always seem to go back to people do what they kn...I always seem to go back to people do what they know, or have experienced. Some people are narcisstic(?), that's just the way they function. I avoid them at all costs. <BR/><BR/>I have found in myself a need to make something work, even when I know it won't. I think its just an unwillingness to acknowledge that I can't fix it. <BR/><BR/>As I get older, I avoid a lot of relationships, and value the few good ones I have. I can pass the time of day with anyone, but really getting to know them, letting them close to me, is hard for me to do. <BR/><BR/>I have lost good friendships by just standing up for what I believe in, which tells me they weren't that good to begin with. <BR/><BR/>Very interesting post, Betmo. Really made me think today.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17564763971316563540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23768728.post-40091136620190318402007-03-23T10:00:00.000-04:002007-03-23T10:00:00.000-04:00Selfishness as well as stubborness can ruin any re...Selfishness as well as stubborness can ruin any relationship, been there, done that, didn't like it.Undeniable Liberalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00163188161732887802noreply@blogger.com