Helping others because of love and care and being turned away in the end.

@mnk202 (338)
United States
May 2, 2009 9:28pm CST
Hello all..I have had a bit of a weird weekend so far and I had to bring this up because I enjoy getting different views on many things. Has anyone out there ever loved someone or cared so much about someone or certain people that you knew could not or would not get anywhere without you and who you are and what you can do. So everyday you get done all the chores and take care of what needs to be taken care of, then you try to get what they cant afford but yet then in the end you spend this time knowing they need you but yet your pushed away with a bunch of excuses and when you need them they just dont have the time and just cannot help you. I think I have now been in that situation a few times and it hurts and sucks but somehow some way after some time goes on I become alittle stronger and think twice as hard at who is really around me and do they deserve who I am and what I do..If you have been through this how have you dealt with it and how have you gotten through?
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5 responses
• Malaysia
3 May 09
Hi mnk202 I had a friend in college time and his father passed away nearing to the semester exams. i felt sympathy for him as he was just an average student and did not wanted that situation to ruin his life. Before all this happened I sort of admired him but it was not love. I pffered my assistance to him and he took advantage of that. He thought I was inlove with him, he made use of me and I was willing to do it even I knew he was just takin advantage and he too used to share with me many things that were troubling him. I used to give him caurage by saying leave all those aside and concentrate in your studies. I gave him alots of support study wise and he sort of showed me indication that he loved me. When I asked him one day he just trew word at me and said I did all this for him to love me in return which is not true. He hurt me lot with his words and he even added his caption in msn as Sincerity is notwhen we expect something in return for a help done. I did not expect anything, I did it sincerely but to his eyes he could not see anything done but my mistake of assuming he loved me. Thanusha
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• United States
3 May 09
I have learned that our expectations of a given thing are what lead to our greatest disappointments and hurts. When I decided to give just for the sake of giving, but expecting nothing in return, there were far fewer disappointments in life. And, too, almost everything "wrong" I can trace back to a choice I did or did not make. This relieves me of the anger and hurt that comes with blaming others for my misfortunes. Hope you find some peace : )
@mnk202 (338)
• United States
3 May 09
I know what doesnt kill you only makes you stronger and it does in time. I have had to many people want to be in my life and show that they care then when they get what they want and you at least assume they appreciate you or at least like you as a person it creates a problem and people like us who dont want material things back just at least the care and appreciation just dont seem to get it. It definitly takes the right people in life to actually appreciate you for who you are. Thank you for your response.
• China
3 May 09
I agree with you. Everyone in the worle ,someone maybe suffer trouble. We should give some help to them. So when we suffer trouble,they can get us some help. If we do that,the world can more beautiful.
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@mnk202 (338)
• United States
4 May 09
Honestly when someone shows they want you in there life and you accept it and of course care for when they are in trouble it really would be nice to at least have a friendship back instead of hey see ya.
@flagella08 (5065)
• Philippines
3 May 09
do not stop - helping others
humans are really like that. we have many behavioral problems. sometimes, the behavior you're talking about will lead to gaps between people. im referring to lack of appreciation and consolation. that's the downside of it. when you help don't expect people to return the favor.it will just make you sick and break your heart.Many of us feel that we have to provide the best life for our loved ones, so to satisfy this desire of being the best parent/sibling. we don't see the effect after. we sometimes fail to understand that these will become the root cause of some of their behavior problems. they tend to be more dependent and worst would not even say thank you or any expression of gratitude. so if I were you i won't be expecting anything anymore. just don't plant any bad feelings for them. let GOD do the revenge and not you. anyways, GOD will reward you in HIS due time.
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@mnk202 (338)
• United States
3 May 09
Thank you for your response it was very helpful and you are right in so many ways. People get hurt in life and people push people around I guess I still to this day as old as I am why some people just dont accept good in life and appreciate it. I definitly do watch now who I am there for and who I am not because I do feel that at least appreciation and respect as a human for myself would at least be nice.Thank you.
@queenlove (495)
• United States
3 May 09
I know what you are talking about. Its hard when you give and give and give and no one ever wants to return the favor. I guess after awhile, you need to take a minute to decide if the people you waste your time on are really worth all that you sacrafice. Here is a good article about Identifying people in your life that are toxic. I think you will enjoy it. http://ehow.com/how_4947820_identify-toxic-people-life.html Good luck to you.
@mnk202 (338)
• United States
3 May 09
Thank you so much for your time and your comment. I do try to help others so much and I just wish some people could at least just appreciate it. It sucks when these people want you in your life and now I know to watch myself even more. Thank you very much for your article I appreciate it very much.
@jellymonty (2352)
3 May 09
I think the golden rule here is if you're going to help someone, do not expect anything in return. Too often we think that just because we have helped someone then we are entitled to be compensated for our help. But that's not how the world works these days. There are people out there that purely use you to get what they want. If they see that you are weak and always say yes I'll help you, then ofcourse they will abuse your kindness to them. Another thing is consider your motive behind helping them. Yes you may say because I love them but are you helping them for your glory or are you genuinely concerned and that you are doing this not of your own accord? People fall into this trap all time as we all have that mentality that oh if I help then everyone will think I am the good guy.. So next time you want to help someone, examine your motive and dont help because you want others to see you're good. Do it because it is the right thing to do and don't expect any favours in return. If the person you helped abandons you when you need their help, then don't worry about it.. at least the next time they come to you for help you will know how to deal with them...
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@mnk202 (338)
• United States
4 May 09
Your right I am to much of a giving person that sees someone in trouble and at least would like a friendship back, but now I am at the point to where its time to do for myself and the others that I know really need the help other then the ones that come and go. Thank you for your response.