In your ideal situation, what weaknesses are acceptable and not acceptable? I was asked this question by a man I am talking to and it sounds like a good discussion to have here.
My answer to him was: Without specifics, the only way I can answer this is, I think the weaknesses are something we accept in another so long as they are not things that cross lines such as cheating etc. I would want my mate to accept my weaknesses, so long as my actions aren't crossing lines also.
mylifewithu: In your ideal situation, what weaknesses are acceptable and not acceptable? I was asked this question by a man I am talking to and it sounds like a good discussion to have here.My answer to him was: Without specifics, the only way I can answer this is, I think the weaknesses are something we accept in another so long as they are not things that cross lines such as cheating etc. I would want my mate to accept my weaknesses, so long as my actions aren't crossing lines also.
I feel that not being able to bench press over 300 lbs. or squat over 500 lbs. are acceptable weaknesses...
Seriously, an acceptable weakness is simply something you can live with (in either your partner or yourself). Everyone - obviously - has different tolerances. For me, unacceptable "weaknesses" (undesirable behaviors) include infidelity, demeaning words or actions, or irresponsibility (financial or otherwise).
Ambrose2007: I feel that not being able to bench press over 300 lbs. or squat over 500 lbs. are acceptable weaknesses...
Seriously, an acceptable weakness is simply something you can live with (in either your partner or yourself). Everyone - obviously - has different tolerances. For me, unacceptable "weaknesses" (undesirable behaviors) include infidelity, demeaning words or actions, or irresponsibility (financial or otherwise).
Not meaning to argue or anything like that bro, just curious, but why financially? be a weakness??
This is hard for me to answer in writing and shortly.I can accept weakness that man can not overcome,if he works on trying to make it better great.I have mine also that he would have to accept.It's hard to sa in generality.So much easier to answer alot n here if specific person I am referering to.Then I quess I wouldn't be here though I love my friends here,but if I commit with someone we would have to agree on whether or not either could still have pals on here.
cardsfan24: Not meaning to argue or anything like that bro, just curious, but why financially? be a weakness??
I know what he means there I believe, my ex was allowed to be a user on my credit cards and he maxed them out, so he financially destroyed his partner who had all the credit.
mylifewithu: I know what he means there I believe, my ex was allowed to be a user on my credit cards and he maxed them out, so he financially destroyed his partner who had all the credit.
ohhh ok, thanks for explainin, i was just curious..
cardsfan24: Not meaning to argue or anything like that bro, just curious, but why financially? be a weakness??
How one handles money says a lot about a person, I think - it's really a critical element of how we manage our lives. I'm not saying that being less than wealthy is somehow irresponsible - I'm saying that being responsible means using what we have sensibly...for example, if you make $40 K a year, you probably shouldn't run up a $100K credit card debt, right?
cardsfan24: ohhh ok, thanks for explainin, i was just curious..
He may have a different answer, but for me this is my experience. Also one that claims they paid a bill until you find out with a bad notice , nope they didn't and blew the money on something unneeded.
Ambrose2007: How one handles money says a lot about a person, I think - it's really a critical element of how we manage our lives. I'm not saying that being less than wealthy is somehow irresponsible - I'm saying that being responsible means using what we have sensibly...for example, if you make $40 K a year, you probably shouldn't run up a $100K credit card debt, right?
I see what ya mean now, i was just curious...thanks....and your right, don't spend more than ya make...
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I was asked this question by a man I am talking to and it sounds like a good discussion to have here.
My answer to him was:
Without specifics, the only way I can answer this is,
I think the weaknesses are something we accept in another so long as they are not things that cross lines such as cheating etc.
I would want my mate to accept my weaknesses, so long as my actions aren't crossing lines also.