Discovering Choices........ ( Archived) (14)

Nov 22, 2008 2:29 PM CST Discovering Choices........
HJFinAZ
HJFinAZHJFinAZSun CIty, Arizona USA870 Threads 1 Polls 17,068 Posts
We have all been in relationships where we totally sacrificed ourselves to make someone else comfortable and happy at the expense of our own comfort. Now we can become someone who takes care of her/him-self and still love our partner.

We can take our focus off trying to make him/her believe that we are wonderful. We have to let go of our fear of being abandoned by him/her.If he/she chooses to go, that is his/her choice. He/she is an adult and can do what he/she wants to do. We are adults also and no longer need him/her how wonderful we are in order to survive. What he/she thinks, does not make us who we are. We are wonderful just because we are us. What he/she does has nothing to do with us.

We can let go of the need for approval from another. Now we can be free to love him/her and accept him/her as he/she is. It will be a great experience......
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Nov 22, 2008 2:50 PM CST Discovering Choices........
druidess6308
druidess6308druidess6308Aliquippa, Pennsylvania USA79 Threads 13,695 Posts
Yes...and when I find someone again who can reciprocate that with me, I'll know I've found the right one. In the meantime, I'm having a great time getting to know me better.

heart wings
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Nov 22, 2008 4:33 PM CST Discovering Choices........
HJFinAZ
HJFinAZHJFinAZSun CIty, Arizona USA870 Threads 1 Polls 17,068 Posts
Bump............devil
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Nov 22, 2008 7:29 PM CST Discovering Choices........
brokenspirit
brokenspiritbrokenspiritLittlespot, Nebraska USA41 Threads 603 Posts
I have learned to love and like myself most of the time. wink

Now I will focus on not trying to please others so much and

try to please myself more. Although this is the giving time of

year so I may have to make that my New Year's resolution.

Once again HJ, Thank you for an eye- opening thread. hug
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Nov 22, 2008 7:32 PM CST Discovering Choices........
KrazieStill
KrazieStillKrazieStillChardon, Ohio USA13 Threads 3,978 Posts
I like it HJ. wave
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Nov 22, 2008 7:35 PM CST Discovering Choices........
rwantin
rwantinrwantinRoyal Oak, Michigan USA17 Threads 8,924 Posts
Well said. I will get around to believing some of this one of these days. tip hat
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Nov 22, 2008 7:44 PM CST Discovering Choices........
dazzling_dave
dazzling_davedazzling_daveWaynesboro, Virginia USA4 Threads 1,993 Posts
It is nice to finally get to a point in my life where I can be me, no matter the outcome. It was a long, hard road to here though. It IS a great experience.
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Nov 22, 2008 7:54 PM CST Discovering Choices........
kkitty4u
kkitty4ukkitty4uSt Paul, Minnesota USA24 Threads 3 Polls 1,138 Posts
Hello Pathug I agree with some of what you said. I think it is also important for us to learn as we grow and also realize that sometimes when you are making a sacrifice that you might end up being truly happy. sometimes it is what needs to be done.teddybear
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Nov 22, 2008 7:55 PM CST Discovering Choices........
shipoker58
shipoker58shipoker58Las Vegas, Nevada USA30 Threads 2,969 Posts
HJFinAZ: We have all been in relationships where we totally sacrificed ourselves to make someone else comfortable and happy at the expense of our own comfort. Now we can become someone who takes care of her/him-self and still love our partner.

We can take our focus off trying to make him/her believe that we are wonderful. We have to let go of our fear of being abandoned by him/her.If he/she chooses to go, that is his/her choice. He/she is an adult and can do what he/she wants to do. We are adults also and no longer need him/her how wonderful we are in order to survive. What he/she thinks, does not make us who we are. We are wonderful just because we are us. What he/she does has nothing to do with us.

We can let go of the need for approval from another. Now we can be free to love him/her and accept him/her as he/she is. It will be a great experience......





NO!!
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Nov 22, 2008 7:57 PM CST Discovering Choices........
dcj22
dcj22dcj22Somewhere, Tennessee USA102 Threads 3 Polls 11,581 Posts
dazzling_dave: It is nice to finally get to a point in my life where I can be me, no matter the outcome. It was a long, hard road to here though. It IS a great experience.




Well said. Ditto. grin
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Nov 22, 2008 8:02 PM CST Discovering Choices........
harmonynowell
harmonynowellharmonynowellIrrigon, Oregon USA3 Threads 275 Posts
HJFinAZ: We have all been in relationships where we totally sacrificed ourselves to make someone else comfortable and happy at the expense of our own comfort. Now we can become someone who takes care of her/him-self and still love our partner.

We can take our focus off trying to make him/her believe that we are wonderful. We have to let go of our fear of being abandoned by him/her.If he/she chooses to go, that is his/her choice. He/she is an adult and can do what he/she wants to do. We are adults also and no longer need him/her how wonderful we are in order to survive. What he/she thinks, does not make us who we are. We are wonderful just because we are us. What he/she does has nothing to do with us.

We can let go of the need for approval from another. Now we can be free to love him/her and accept him/her as he/she is. It will be a great experience......

applause applause very well said HJF!! hug cheers bouquet
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Nov 22, 2008 8:07 PM CST Discovering Choices........
thewall2
thewall2thewall2montreal, Quebec Canada61 Threads 10,499 Posts
Finally, a positive thread,instead of the usual horses.hitthumbs up
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Nov 22, 2008 9:45 PM CST Discovering Choices........
HJFinAZ
HJFinAZHJFinAZSun CIty, Arizona USA870 Threads 1 Polls 17,068 Posts
rwantin: Well said. I will get around to believing some of this one of these days.


Today is a good day to start...grin
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Nov 22, 2008 9:47 PM CST Discovering Choices........
HJFinAZ
HJFinAZHJFinAZSun CIty, Arizona USA870 Threads 1 Polls 17,068 Posts
dazzling_dave: It is nice to finally get to a point in my life where I can be me, no matter the outcome. It was a long, hard road to here though. It IS a great experience.


Yes, it is............handshake
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