Who is the one person that has made a positive difference in your life?
By Citychic
@Citychic (4067)
United States
July 22, 2009 10:53pm CST
Hey mylotters, can you think of one person that made a positive difference in your life. Who was it, can you share with us how they helped you to become a better person. For me it was so many but one that really sticks out was my mother. I'm truly thankful to my mother for the things she has done for me and helped me with. So who was the person that has made the biggest difference in your life? Don't be bashful, now is the time to share. happy mylot!
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19 responses
@shakil8 (407)
• India
23 Jul 09
firstly its my parents who always teaches me and then teachers and my friends(some of them only) and lastly my coworkers they are the one associated to my success i just cant point out on any one of them because they all have played their parts especially my parents they are just great
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@prashanthalva (2272)
• India
23 Jul 09
Hes trying to help CityChic Choose From the Answers He has Given .. Hes Making It easier for Her .. Zearah .. Try And Understand .. LoL ..
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@eeneling (10)
• Malaysia
23 Jul 09
i definitely have to say the credit goes to my beloved mother as well. shes has always been there to guide me through thick and thin. and the fabulous thing is she is also willing to listen to advice at times! :D she is just simply fabulous. but i would also like to say that each and every person that i have met has their own impact in my life.
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@syankee525 (6261)
• United States
23 Jul 09
lord been a few people. from a friends and this pastor who helped me to build my faith back. and then doctors and therptist who help me to look at life different and from to my wife
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@bodhisatya (2384)
• India
23 Jul 09
My parents i would say. They have always guided me in positive way. one of my friends had an influence over me too.
BTW I am still a work in progress person. There are a lot of things to perfect and learn.
A very good discussion dear friend.
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@ckyera (17331)
• Philippines
23 Jul 09
my parents are good people who influence my life positively all my life...but just like any other family, our family also experience really difficult situations...we have gone through many trials and problems that put our family at risk...actually our family almost broken...but i just thank God that my husband came...he's the one who really influenced not only me but my whole family for a positive changes...and i am very thankful that he came in our life...because of him, my parents decided to change for the better, my father stops his addictions...and the good relationship between my parents came back...maybe because they are ashamed to my husband coz my husband is really a good man...and of course as far as i remember my husband talks to them heart to heart...and yes, right after our wedding...very nice and positive changes in our family starts! and now, we are all living happily and at peace...and i think our family is really much better now than before...
my parents and i are always thankful to my husband and i feel like he's been an instrument from God to keep my family in good terms and develop stronger bonds...
@geniustiger (1694)
• Philippines
23 Jul 09
My parents they are the one made me positive
in my life. Even though we are in the line of poverty
they always teach us to strive harder and do good
always for our advantages in our ways.
They remind us to be humble, work hard , sacrifice for
the betterment of our status in our family.
They are not wrong w/ it , all they have said is very
true and we are successful because of those reminders
and positive support by them.
@nanayangel (7879)
• Philippines
23 Jul 09
Hi there City Chic!
One person that made a big, positive difference in my life was my son. He made me a lot better person and made me see the world and life from a whole new perspective. He taught me how to love unconditionally.
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@greenline (14838)
• Canada
23 Jul 09
There were indeed many people who helped me and made big differences in my life. One person who very much made a positive impact in my life was the person who gave me the job which led me to proceed on to the career which I have been dreaming about in my life. I shall forever be grateful to the person, and will always remember what he had done for me.
@ucue2008 (924)
• Malaysia
23 Jul 09
Ok, beside my parents, i have to say, a friend of mine, she came from China and I am so glad I know her as she teach me so many things about life, about friendship and so many valuable experiences. I love her very much and when she told me she will get marry to a guy from Turkey, I was crying because I'm going to lose her. She is a very kind person who taught me to be patient, strong and she never once stingy at me. She is so nice, and I am so glad to able to meet her in my life time. I will wish and hope for her happiness and forever will be in debt to her.
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@eileenleyva (27560)
• Philippines
23 Jul 09
Hi citychic. I would have to say my mother, too. She had been the only person who wanted to know how I am all the time.
@zearah (5381)
• Philippines
23 Jul 09
Too many to many to mention. But the top one it's my father. He did not achieved the success in terms of business and financial aspects. But his labor and sacrifices made me realize that I have to be the best child. I want to grow to compensate his hardships. He made a difficult struggle just to provide us with a decent life. And now that he became older I wanna do the best thing to make him happy. He was a very good provider with the simple means he could.
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@jimeny (640)
• Israel
23 Jul 09
I don't get what you mean by positive... do you mean that I became a better person because of him/her? or do you mean my life had improved?
For the first option... I think my shrink has made me a better person, and she's still helping me with my life so it's all good.
For the second option, I think it is my ex boy friend, I don't remember any other time in my life beside when we were together that I have been so happy.
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@lealuvy2j (1986)
• Philippines
23 Jul 09
I can't say just one person which is why I think my family is on the top spot. I love them so much and just knowing that they are there for me makes me want to be a better person everyday which is why I really think and believe that they made the most positive difference in my life. Second to my family is my boyfriend of course who I admit is a more mature thinker than I am. When we disagree, he is usually the one who is more understanding and less angry about the situation. I really think he is a positive influence in me because I can be pretty childish and petty most of the time. lol. :)
@amberp_77 (19)
• United States
24 Jul 09
The one person is my son. Paul is my love and my life. I never knew love could be so wonderful. He has taught me what unconditional love really is. I am glad I dont have a "normal" child. He was born with hydrocephalus and cerebral palsey. I was 20 at the time and became a single mother over night. But with his smile and family I did find my soulmate and my son has our last name instead of the bio guy(my ex). I do want to adopt a chinese or korean baby girl for they need saving. Plus my son is hawaiian, chinese, phillipino and spanish and from my side english, german, and norwegian
@sudiptacallingu (10879)
• India
23 Jul 09
For me, its just got to be my husband...he's made a huge impact on my personality since the time we met. He has managed to bring out all the positive qualities in me and make me confident of myself. He's the first person to give any importance to my decisions and not have them just thrust on me...in the process, I have become more matured and wise. Oh, we have had our share of goof ups...still do, but I just love being in his company.
@ersmommy1 (12588)
• United States
23 Jul 09
Oh boy, that's difficult. It's a toss up between my grandmother, and mom. I named my daughter after my grandmother. It is a way to keep a little piece of her with me since her passing. But my mom has given me confidence to accomplish alot. Often she was both parents. That takes some skill. I think my softer side comes from my grandmother. Can I pick them both? lol
@Niah1976 (739)
• Paranaque, Philippines
23 Jul 09
Hi there! For me, the only person that made a positive difference in my life is my daughter. When I got pregnant and so much more when I already have my baby in my arms, I really want to change my not so good attitude. Because I want to be a good example to my daughter as she grows up. Until now, I never stopped developing what needs to be developed in my attitude. I want my daughter to grow up to be a good and God fearing person so I hope that I am a good example for her.
Happy my lotting to you!
@iloveorange05 (127)
• Philippines
23 Jul 09
ever since when i was a kid until now.. i would firstly choose my parents the one who always make my life worth living for.. i'm very thankful for their patience and understanding.. then i secondly choose my very special cyberspace friend who made a big positive difference in my life.. and i'm very thankful for it.. ^_^..
@mama_bear (1118)
• Canada
23 Jul 09
i would have to say my ex-boyfriend, his outlook on life is very similar to mine and at some times it feels like we were once the same person who spliced into 2 or something. he changed my opinion about myself to some degree, and change how i felt about myself, and my body image issues. and he is singularly the most giving generous person on the planet. he also is my best friend in the world because in spite of the fact that i showed him ugly parts of me that no one else knows about, well he is still my friend and did not judge me. i finally have someone that i can tell even the deepest darkest secrets and thoughts and i know that he will not shy away from them. this is why he has been so influential in my life, he did wonders for my self esteem and he gives the kind of counselling that a therapist would, except i do not have to pay him to do it and he is not using a generic template when advising me. and i get to do the same for him even though we are on different continents now.