5/27/2013 8:30:22 PM |
Ever heard of the 80/20 rule? |
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doe924
Pleasanton, CA
34, joined Feb. 2013
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The 80/20 rule says that you get 80% of what you want from your spouse/girlfriend in your relationship, but there is 20% that you don’t or will never get.
The problem is that instead of being grateful for that 80% we do have, we focus on the 20% we don’t have. This 20% that you are lacking also seems to become more obvious when you are going through a rough period in your relationship. At this point, a person who has that 20% you are pining for, becomes very (perhaps dangerously) enticing. The grass always seems greener on the other side, right?
The problem however with going for this 20% is that you may lose 80% of a good thing. You never know what that other person (as great as their 20% seems) will bring to a relationship. I’ve noticed sometimes that what you see and what you get doesn’t always match. You may see a great 20% in a person and be attracted to that, but you don’t really know what that other person is like. You don’t know what the other 80% is like. And the thing is, you may never really know until you are in a relationship with that person long enough. Sure, there is a chance that they may be better than your current spouse, but there is also a chance that they could be the same or worse. It’s anyone’s guess. It’s a leap of faith, just as it was with your spouse right now.
I don’t believe that there is such a thing as a perfect relationship. As with any relationship, there will be “crap” (for lack of a better word) moments, and at these times it can be very tempting to look outside your relationship. But don’t! Try to focus on the good in your spouse and the positive in your relationship. (Again, easier said than done, I know). To me, it’s better to fight for that 80%, than to lose it (and realize too late what you have lost) because you kept pining over that 20% you don’t have.
Do you agree with this? Please discuss!
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5/27/2013 8:35:46 PM |
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lisanae1
Iowa City, IA
43, joined Mar. 2013
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If this is because you are actually in a relationship and trying to talk yourself out of 20% stay with 80
20 may be all shiny but 80 is most likely gold that needs a lil polishing. Maybe 80 does not feel sexy because she does not feel like she's valued enough. Your actions could make her shine.
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5/27/2013 8:37:47 PM |
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temptresslee16
Austin, TX
29, joined Mar. 2013
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Yeah, I agree. I just got into this horrible argument with my roommate today at walmart. Her and I have been best friends for three years now. She's always had my back, and I've always had hers but we've both hurt eachother in different ways. The problem with me is that I'm selfish, and lazy at times. I sometimes forget all the things she does for me, to show me what a true friend she really is, but I get so lost in bimbo world sometimes, that I forget it.
She thinks i'm being, evil, manipulating, and twisting her words around but in reality, blondes get confused. A lot of us sometimes forget how to do simple things like, "Lock a car door!" Or "Check your bank account." Simple things that make my roommate want to punch me through the wall. Finally, I realized I was wrong. I blew something out of proportion when we went shopping at walmart today. But it wasn't to hurt her feelings, I just enjoy making her laugh.
But I waited till she was done yelling to tell her that, "You know what girl, you have an amazing heart." She finally calmed down.
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5/27/2013 8:41:37 PM |
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iamblithe
Carlsbad, CA
44, joined May. 2013
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I've never expected 100%, but I do have some expectations that must be met.
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5/27/2013 9:51:30 PM |
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indianadave1951
Elkhart, IN
64, joined Dec. 2010
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Ever heard of the 80/20 rule?
Yes, from my insurance company.
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5/27/2013 9:56:39 PM |
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bigdinv
Houston, TX
83, joined Sep. 2011
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I buy my ground meat by the 80/20 standard.
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5/27/2013 10:29:17 PM |
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inventtis2
South Haven, MI
36, joined Nov. 2012
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I think you have misunderstood the Pareto principle which is commonly called the 80/20 rule. 20% of the things you do produce 80% of your results in life, while 80% is wasted and only produces 20%. Now in a relationship, maybe the best you could ever hope for is to obtain 80% of everything you ever wanted in a partner and the rest falls short, but in a bad relationship you may only get 5% of what you want or need.
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5/28/2013 12:04:11 AM |
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mjw_6230
Louisville, KY
37, joined Apr. 2009
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I've never expected 100%, but I do have some expectations that must be met.
then you are expecting 100 percent if you expect all of your expectations to be met. that simple.
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5/28/2013 12:05:54 AM |
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mjw_6230
Louisville, KY
37, joined Apr. 2009
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if a woman sees that 20 in another man and hes attractive she will go get that twenty and not feel bad about it. that simple.
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5/28/2013 1:02:39 AM |
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kisikat
Aztec, NM
47, joined Mar. 2011
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Awesome movie! why did I get married? And yes I believe that theory to be true.
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5/28/2013 1:11:18 AM |
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pepperman85
Fremont, CA
29, joined Sep. 2011
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I've never heard of this 80/20% rule O_o
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5/28/2013 1:13:28 AM |
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mjw_6230
Louisville, KY
37, joined Apr. 2009
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Awesome movie! why did I get married? And yes I believe that theory to be true.
that's not where the theory came from youngin.
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5/28/2013 1:20:36 AM |
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bubblyblond4u
Crestline, CA
56, joined Jan. 2013
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I guess that's what my cheating ex was doing, looking for that other %. Personally, it sounds to mathematical. It really comes down to all it may take is a little dissatisfaction to make someone stray. Forget the math.
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5/28/2013 1:21:34 AM |
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islandqu33n
Lake Oswego, OR
28, joined Sep. 2011
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A lot of us are just too greedy. We're almost never completely satisfied with what we are currently supposed to be "blessed" with.
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5/28/2013 1:24:42 AM |
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mccirrus
Tokyo
Japan
36, joined Nov. 2010
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Are we talking about coinsurance rates that are commonly found in the medical insurance industry?
[Edited 5/28/2013 1:25:00 AM ]
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5/28/2013 1:27:04 AM |
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tonyponies
Hicksville, NY
53, joined Jan. 2013
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What's that rule? 80 to 20 blind cripple or crazy. If they can't walk drag em. Cause it's all good. I think I heard of that rule.
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5/28/2013 1:52:08 AM |
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bubblyblond4u
Crestline, CA
56, joined Jan. 2013
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Duplicate post.: (
[Edited 5/28/2013 1:53:29 AM ]
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5/31/2013 1:12:17 AM |
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kisikat
Aztec, NM
47, joined Mar. 2011
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that's not where the theory came from youngin.
haha i didnt really think Tyler Perry made this up. I thought I was being funny! (guess not) thanks for the "youngin" part tho!
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5/31/2013 4:28:13 AM |
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chrondo_84
Saint Paul, MN
30, joined Apr. 2013
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That's assuming there are80%ers out there. XD
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5/31/2013 4:36:46 AM |
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bigdaddyishere
Las Vegas, NV
34, joined Mar. 2011
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as long as I get off, thats all I care about
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