sandi 0 #51 February 8, 2011 Quote -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In Reply To -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I'm sorry if your relationship didn't work Sandi, Nataly, ManagingPrime and everyone ... but it seems to me the general attitude is a bit on the pessimistic side. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- On the contrary... I've had some amazing relationships and I take the view that they were great while they lasted. That's a positive (and I think healthy) perspective/attitude A relationship doesn't have to last a lifetime to be a positive experience. I agree Nataly, just because something doesn't last forever doesn't mean it was bad or a waste of time. As I said earlier, I spent 17 years with my ex husband. Many of those years were great. When I got married I thought it was forever, unfortunately that didn't happen. I don't consider myself to be pessimistic at all, I have a great life now. Sure it would be nice to have someone to share it with, but I can still live a very happy life as a single person. . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
icyair 0 #52 February 9, 2011 Quote i hereby nominate this post for worst analogy of 2011. it usually understood that the SEALs aren't fighting primarily among team members. Thanks! I would like to thank my mommy who supported me along the way, and all my fans. without you I could never have achieved this! Thank YOU! and. I didn't mean to say you're all pessimistic, but I read the whole thread and my impression was the general thought was "relationships don't last". I've never been married but my sister is. I could tell from the beginning the guy was nice but he wasn't mature enough to get married. now several years later and with 2 lovely kids, they are still together, but not as happily as when they were wearing the "pink glasses". now she's disillusioned with the "pink glasses" attitude of happy ever after - but I find nothing wrong with the romantic idea. but then I'm Italian - I still get surprised to hear so many Americans on their 2nd and 3rd marriage... and it's not to disparage Americans - some of my best friends are,and I'm moving to this country very happily :)glimmering light Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jessicat 0 #53 February 9, 2011 I recently moved to the remote N.cal mountains. People here don't like ANYTHING complicated. A recent conversation I witnessed ......."My relationship ended, I was blind sided"..... "she said it just like that.And I don't know what to do.....I can't be without her!" His childhood buddy (this was a guy in his 40's) said "come on Scotti, you didn't lose your girlfriend, you just lost your turn" And you know what? The guy was 100% serious!!! I LOVE IT HERE.....OFF THE GRID and REAL..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
