Hey guys, a simple question here. Was wondering if you would prioritize your love decisions over your life decisions. In my case, i don't, but i was wondering what you guys think and have to say about it, and why you think that way. I don't know if it's obvious or not, but this is clearly for a school work. So I'd really appreciate any info you guys have to offer. I don't mind anyone sharing some personal experiences either. Thanks.
Hmm...I'd say it's a pretty broad subject that is highly dependent upon individual circumstances. For instance, what you do or want to do when you have a girlfriend you love might be different from what you do if you have a wife of 10 years and kids you love. Furthermore, at some point, your love decisions and life decisions are rightfully intertwined. So, my genius answer is....it depends.
Depends I moved cities and changed jobs to be with my girlfriend, who lived in Dallas at the time. We are now married and living back in Houston and I have an even better job than before I left, so it worked out for both of us.
Do you only mean love for significant other, or for family, or for your kids? I'd choose love (over life decisions) for the following in order: my family (wife + kids) > my kids > my significant other > my life decisions I will think about these much more before I decide on something for me. But that's just me, and I think it is also a "cultural" thing... EDIT: junglerules, i agree with you... I just noticed your post. Wonderful stuff.
My rule of thumb had been that you don't alter life plans for girlfriends, but you would for your wife. But, I did delay a return to Houston for my girlfriend, whom I eventually married.
I'm a firm believer that you can't make any type of decision based on emotion...if that's the case, you typically make the wrong one...NOt all the time, but most of it...
15 years ago. Had this mad crush on some random chick I just met twice at competitions. Got accepted to my first choice (and early decision) MIT. Got President's Scholar offer at Stanford (2nd choice) and full ride to Berkeley. Got accepted to Harvard, was gonna blow it off since they offered a terrible package, but then I went to their recruitment day. Saw the girl there. Next day, with my head swirling with romantic fantasies, I accepted their offer. Never got to date the girl. Even before I found out which dorm she was in, she had already hooked up with some other guy living there. They stayed together for all 4 years. Broke my heart, and gave me depression for my first 2 years of college. Never ever made a life decision based on love again.
i've made several life decisions based on love.. many actually infact.. it's why I'm currently in Baltimore.... about the only time I act stupidly... is when love is involved ( towards a significant other).... my I.Q plummets off the face of the earth.. and I become a complete a moron..... there was only one instance where this didn't occur... but it involved a girl that most adamantly..wanted me to drop my musical aspirations.. pick up something "more practical"... settle into her idea of what a "happy home" is.. and to cut my hair short...
It's sad that someone described a situation and you compared it to that show... how many seasons did it have, like 2...? It's sad that you watched that show. WTF am I saying, it's sad that I know what show you're talking about... that chick was good-looking, anyway.
