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ldy_4evertru
Indianapolis, IN
age: 67
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Yes it does happen in everyday life, as well as here. Very sad when in a relationship, one wants to let go, and the other wants to keep holding on! The forums do mirror life, to some extent.
I've heard people say the forums are a cross section of how things are in real life. I don't agree with that. More unhappy people here I think, by percentage, and because of that, more negativity.
But back to the original post. Very well said, Sherri. Life is too short to sweat the small stuff.  
[Edited 3/10/2008 5:45:19 PM]
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| 3/10/2008 10:41:37 AM |
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sorprano
Wayne, NJ
age: 55
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very well said Sassy: some people have live today and move on to tomorrow until that next day never comes--yes. Life is very short and the worst thing about that is things in the past are memorex: not to be forgotten but tomorrow should happen, while today will be forgotten tomorrow--good thread
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| 3/10/2008 11:01:03 AM |
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bluboy
Elsberry, MO
age: 56
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Knowing when to let go and knowing you can't go back, because it will never be the same as it was.
Later, Blu
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| 3/10/2008 11:08:30 AM |
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lotsafuninpa
Tioga, PA
age: 66
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Yes, I really believe we need to keep the negative thoughts out of our minds--and try to keep as positive as we can----when we do this we will feel a whole lot better:
Have a great day--hugs--lotsafun
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| 3/10/2008 11:19:11 AM |
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chooseyme
Mohawk, NY
age: 64
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Blu...
I am one of those that get the calls....if you have a problem call her....don't get me wrong I get the good time calls too....but so many times, you hash and bash one of the problems, say OK...got thru that one...to get the same call, maybe 3-10 days later....they had time to think what they had to think, and decided well that solutions is not for them....DAHH>>>>>>>and can you help....OMG.....
and being who I am....I can't walk away from a friend....
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| 3/10/2008 1:13:20 PM |
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poleshift
Charlottesville, VA
age: 70
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This I believe is one of the most thought provoking threads that I have run across. It is small enough at this time to print off and digest the individual comments. I am going to withhold any comment at this time. The dialog that has gone on has caused an emotional spot in me to stir. Yes, men do get a bit emotional at times, whether we are considered sissies or not. 
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| 3/10/2008 1:59:42 PM |
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ladyofvictory
Madison, IN
age: 55
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the past is the past, however that little thing called your mind just loves to stir up memories. good and bad and it takes alot sometimes to just say "i am not going there" and then focus on something good. i found that very difficult after teh divorce. it was tough. i think what makes it even worse is the fact that those hurtful memories were from someone who was supposed to love you. but you can be an overcomer. i am in sales, and i can talk to 10 wonderful clients and then there is THAT one who sent you over the edge. why do we let the ONE control us like that instead of the other 10 who were great??? the key word is control, when we allow some memory to control us. and the awful part is, they do not know or care that we allowed ourselves to be in a bad mood.
so, i prefer to be happy and go about my merry way, making new great memories!
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| 3/10/2008 2:52:05 PM |
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mskitty57
Tucson, AZ
age: 57
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The past is where we have lived most of our lives! We just have to come to terms with some issues and make peace with ourselves. When we sort it all out then we shouldn't have to deal with it anymore in the present so we can get on with the future. I like these posts, they're therapeutic.
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| 3/10/2008 3:00:24 PM |
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atlgarn
Longwood, FL
age: 53
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I didn't read all the posts because when I got to the one where someone questioned "but, does this happen in real life?" I wanted to respond immediately. Yes, it does happen in real life. Not 100% of the time because it takes effort, patience and the willingness to adjust your own attitude about whatever is going on around you. We CHOOSE how we want to be, act, react and treat others and ourselves. It's a choice you make consciously until it becomes second nature. We all have the ability to be happy and that comes from within. We all can cherish each day, but we have to open our eyes and our hearts to it. It's a choice, but it's an intelligent choice in my opinion.
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| 3/10/2008 3:03:30 PM |
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huronearth
Mount Pleasant, MI
age: 55 online now!
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| 3/10/2008 3:06:19 PM |
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nichirenlady
Anderson, IN
age: 50
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Huron,
That sure is true, too! At least it is in my opinion!
Deb
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| 3/11/2008 6:22:16 AM |
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sassysherri
Bedford, IN
age: 51 online now!
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Thank you all for your honest and awesome posts! 
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