settling for less?????
By kriskit_che
@kriskit_che (100)
Japan
February 15, 2008 7:15am CST
the subject really began to intrigue me when a person i recently met confided in me
that a relationship he was involved with for six years was little more than a habit; an empty shell of what was once a great relationship. when i asked him why he
was still with her, all i got was a shrug shoulders and futile attempt at explaining (more like justifying)his decision.
"why stay with her?", i asked.
"because it was good enough." he replied.
have we become so shallow and jaded as a society that we instantly dismiss the notion of falling in love?
or i may say...men are just afraid of getting old alone?
what's your opinion on this?
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3 responses
@chelsea0023 (26)
• United States
16 Feb 08
Recently my friend was complaining to me about her boyfriend and how he's so terrible and I asked her why she was still with him (they've been together for about a year and a half). She said that she couldn't even think of a reason that he was different than any other guy except that she's comfortable around him. I think it's sad that people would rather be unhappy than be alone. I know that from time to time (especially if I'm mad at him) I'll think to myself, "Ugh, I don't even know why I'm with my boyfriend" but then once I realize how much he means to me I know. Sometimes looking in from the outside you can't see anything good but there's always those moments where you know it's good. I think as a society we believe that everyone has their "soulmate" and older people who aren't married or dating are pathetic. It's a little sad...
@kriskit_che (100)
• Japan
27 Sep 08
yes, me too believed that everyone has their soulmate, it's just how or where to find them...hehehe..not easy, right? anyway , i like your response...thanks.
@sunshinelady (7609)
• United States
15 Feb 08
I believe that there are people who settle for less. I don't think that is a satisfying reason for staying in a relationship. What a shame people stay in a relationship just because. What kind of relationship is that. Not a very exciting one that is for sure because things just go along in a dull kind of way. I love my husband very much and each and everyday is special and unique. I would not settle for less just to be assured of not being by myself in the future. I do think some men are afraid of being alone when they get old.
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