saying goodbye??

@saphrina (31552)
South Africa
May 26, 2011 4:57am CST
What is the easiest and most effective way to say goodbye? Shall we say up to here and no more, goodbye? Ignore for a few weeks, hopefully you get the point? Or just wish one can read another's mind and hopefully see that it was a goodbye? What method or way will you choose to say goodbye? Whether you hurt someone or not. Who cares anyway.
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30 responses
• Philippines
26 May 11
hello saphy, We can have a bottle of vodka if you want There will be no easy way to say goodbye because seeing someone leaving or saying goodbye brings heartache and sadness even it will be have a positive outcome. happy mylotting
@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
26 May 11
i hate goodbye's
@saphrina (31552)
• South Africa
28 May 11
I think you should start stocking up on that vodka. I am going to need it.
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@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
26 May 11
dear saphy, I don't like that word...i seldom use that word. When someone is leaving,i don't say goodbye but "take care" "see you again". Even with chatting...i don't say goodbye.... the moment i said "goodbye" it's the end of it..... so i seldom/rarely use that word...because it's really means "end" for me,no matter how it hurts. There is no easy or lighter way to say that word...but,i still prefer to say the word rather than hanging someone in mid-air.
@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
28 May 11
yes-it hurts like hell i've been to hell and wish not to go back there,even if it meant not finding the way to heaven i rather stay in this situation (my present situation) than going back to hell. (~_~)
@saphrina (31552)
• South Africa
28 May 11
Good bye hurts like hell, but it had to be done, sweetie. That is one of lives nasty lessons.
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@saphrina (31552)
• South Africa
29 May 11
Does one good to go thru this though, sweetie. It's the way of life i was told.
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@zed_k4 (17589)
• Singapore
27 May 11
Goodbye temporary or goodbye on a permanent basis ... goodbyes are normally for a little while , like two people in love needing some time together to sort their thoughts out and come back stronger. Just like the story of Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Broke off , said their goodbyes only to come back together in full swing and then get married. Perfect. But goodbye without a word , that's a bit hard to swallow. But if the person's not worth the wait , then the goodbye shall be permanent. Like you said , who cares anyway.
@zed_k4 (17589)
• Singapore
30 May 11
So no goodbyes then Saph , let it hang ... welcome sweets.. Aunt V .. like typing a letter on a typewriter ...and there's errors on the papers ... just squash the paper and throw it in the dustbin ... take life everyday like that too. Erase the bad ...start anew... then life will be more better. Best healer...2011 style..
@vandana7 (98900)
• India
27 May 11
Goodbye without a word ...I do prefer that at times. I mean I dont like to reason. That means more hurt in store for me, and them. Words have a nasty way of residing in mind and becoming cancerous. Of course, we would know whether or not waiting is necessary...time..best healer still.
@saphrina (31552)
• South Africa
28 May 11
Would it sound stupid if i said that i never wanted to say goodbye, Zed? I had no choice, though. Thanx anyway.
@allknowing (130063)
• India
26 May 11
If someone has hurt me I will never, let me repeat never say goodbye as time alters situations, dilutes situations and gives time for repentance which will either lead to a reconnection or not at all. It will just fade away.
@saphrina (31552)
• South Africa
27 May 11
Hi sweetie. Sounds good to me then. Thanx.
@vandana7 (98900)
• India
27 May 11
allknowing, I agree with you that time does change feelings and slights that once occupied mind dont seem so important. Same is true of any monetary grouse or other issues. But there remain some issues that cannot be put behind. It becomes difficult to forgive. I am reminded of Mahabharat. Ashwathama killed all children of Draupadi. To get even, Bheema pulls away the stone that kept him away from hunger and thirst leaving him in pain. It was Draupadi who felt sorry for Ashwathama and tried to nurse him back by applying oil. I guess my level of realization about futility of everything and understanding me has to reach that level. I might add, I am not a great follower of scriptures. This is something I once read somewhere. I try to take hidden lessons from scriptures rather than merely read it as story.
@allknowing (130063)
• India
29 May 11
There is a third alternative and that is to stay neutral. Do nothing. Time will do whatever that is to be done. I believe in this. And if time decides that a parting is imminent so let it be. One should move on and do no harm to anyone and believe it or not everything falls in place as long as we believe that there are forces other than ourselves that take care of life's situations.
@annavi23 (6522)
• Philippines
27 May 11
Hello saphy! As we all say, there's no easy way to say goodbye. So just say it! Yes, it may hurt someone but we have to say those words rather than hanging people around. But hey, it's not the end of the world. We have to let go of the past and move on... Be strong, though it can really be hard at times. We have to! Go on and move forward with a smile...
@saphrina (31552)
• South Africa
28 May 11
That's just the thing sweetie. I cannot move on, no matter how hard i try.
@annavi23 (6522)
• Philippines
30 May 11
Oh, that's what most of us have to go through... It's really hard to move on... especially when you really don't know how to start with. But I know you can. It just takes time.
@saphrina (31552)
• South Africa
30 May 11
I don't want to.
@Harold_ks (1673)
26 May 11
Hello my friend! In my opinion, if you will leave a person without clearly explaining the reason, it will be unfair to him/her. The task of being a forecaster or crossword puzzle solver is really difficult. For me, it still better to discuss about the problem and try to solve it with the persons mainly involved. You have to know his view and his reaction to your plan, coz he might not like it and he might have a good solution to suggest, which can lead to reconciliation and prevent the "goodbye" to pursue. Do you really need to say goodbye? Just think again. I am hoping that it can still be prevented and be reversed. Good luck and hopefully everything will be fine with you. Take care!
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
27 May 11
I totally agree with all you said Harold. It's best that before saying goodbye, we talk to the person first about what made us say it. Perhaps a compromise could be arrived at and will make you change your mind and not say goodbye anymore. But when someone hurts me so much, i would rather leave and let time heal the wound.
@saphrina (31552)
• South Africa
28 May 11
Hello sweetie. Hope things are good with my 2 most favorite people on earth. True what you say, but it comes from both sides though.
@Harold_ks (1673)
28 May 11
@SIMPLYD: Yeah, it should be clear to him why are you going to disappear. But if it's obvious and he really hurts you so badly, then yes that can be an exemption, you can leave him silently.
@urbandekay (18278)
27 May 11
Generally, I find it easier to shorten to 'bye.' Or just a slight motion of the hand like the start of a wave, both these require very little effort all the best urban
@urbandekay (18278)
29 May 11
all the best urban
@saphrina (31552)
• South Africa
28 May 11
Sounds good sweetie, but it won't work this time.
@saphrina (31552)
• South Africa
30 May 11
• United States
27 May 11
It all depends on the connection. If you Once loved this person ,and you Still respect them, then a face to face meeting is mandatory! If you have lost both love and respect, then just call or text. If you fear they will be violent, call on a wired phone, I mean a phone that is rigged so you can record the call. But waiting for a person to read your mind isn't the way.
• United States
28 May 11
Then by phone? A well written email? Anyway you do it , Just Do it. Never assume he/she can read your mind. Take Care.
@saphrina (31552)
• South Africa
28 May 11
Thanx sweetie, but face to face is definately out of the question here. Nice day.
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@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
28 May 11
You care Saphy, because if you didn't, you wouldn't be asking
@saphrina (31552)
• South Africa
29 May 11
I honestly wish i didn't care, my MD.
@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
26 May 11
Hi Saphrina Not sure about others... but there are a few whom I will always care for and will not want to hurt them. Sorry, I did hurt a few days back but hey, that was not GoodBye.. just a break from starting discussions... I will still prefer to let my friends and well-wishers know that I am or will be away for a while as if I do not do that I am sure a few will miss me, worry about me and my well being. I remember your discusions where people are left in hanging situations - unsurity and that is more pain staking
@saphrina (31552)
• South Africa
28 May 11
Well. what is done now cannot be undone, but thanx anyway.
@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
28 May 11
I did not do it to hurt anyone - promise... I just wanted to convey them that I was feeling ugly and sick... so took a break
@jennyze (7029)
• Indonesia
27 May 11
Wow Saphy, ignoring someone for weeks with the hope that he/she understands it's over is mean to me. While expecting others to read our mind is weird unless you are a mind reader... Just say it truthfully and get it done quickly, is what I would do...
@saphrina (31552)
• South Africa
28 May 11
Done and over with sweetie.
@saphrina (31552)
• South Africa
30 May 11
My point exactly.
@jennyze (7029)
• Indonesia
30 May 11
AT least that way we don't have to lie...
@Memnon (2170)
27 May 11
I guess it depends why you are saying goodbye. When I eventually cash out here I will simply go away.
@saphrina (31552)
• South Africa
28 May 11
I sometimes wish i can just snap my fingers. That would have worked wonders.
@Memnon (2170)
28 May 11
It would. Whe I reach my next $10 I will be doing that.
@didi13 (2926)
• Romania
29 Oct 11
No time to talk. We use to kiss your lips only, although we love as a calendar, at fixed hours or in short, more rapid and predictable. When I kiss you do with selfishness, not because you want, but to not miss you later, not knowing you look out the window like I was kissing in the rain, under the narrow roof or delay. Are part of your digital calendar, I own and reminder alarm on Thursday at two. Share time with another birthday and a simulation, you divide yourself between as many messages and dedications diluted. In fact we both diluted until only traces paths kept vague that I ever stepped synchronously. Are fragmented book label and dedication on the first page header works, identity documents and messages. I need to gather in the evening from all over the room and reassemble on the pillow before I sleep. I do not have time to be a single man, I have not even time to be in all day Thursday in your calendar. Maybe it's time to amputate my identity. Adieu.
@saphrina (31552)
• South Africa
30 Oct 11
Hi sweetie. Stated nicely and right up to the point. Have a nice day.
@casualkT (140)
• Canada
26 May 11
goodbye isn't hard to say for that reason ... who cares anyway and who knows you have little control of others , let it go / it's not farewell everytime goodbye is said , if it is like that, I'd be more dramatic. It hurts the more you try to bring someone back to life - in a way
@saphrina (31552)
• South Africa
28 May 11
I don't think i could have said it better, sweetie, thanx.
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@casualkT (140)
• Canada
30 May 11
ok..
@ladygator (3465)
• United States
27 May 11
This is a hard question. I guess its more like I just stop talking to them. And Un inform them by not talking or just being to busy. I guess as I have gotten older it really isnt something I give much thought to. But I used to just not answer their calls. And always just be to busy.
@saphrina (31552)
• South Africa
28 May 11
Sounds familiar sweetie. That is what caused this whole damn mess. Nice day.
@derek_a (10874)
27 May 11
The difficulty with saying goodbye comes when we are very attached to the person we are saying goodbye to. It is always sad to say goodbye to people we like, but the mind is able to adjust in time. _Derek
@saphrina (31552)
• South Africa
28 May 11
Hi sweetie. My mind don't even want to work with me here.
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@wings143 (133)
• Philippines
27 May 11
sometimes goodbyes have two meanings so i was taught that farewell and so long are better breathers
@saphrina (31552)
• South Africa
28 May 11
Hi sweetie. But it basically comes down to the same thing and that can hurt as well. Thanx.
• Nagpur, India
28 May 11
Sometimes I think the best to say goodbye to someone is to find the right moment of time during talking to that person and take the initiative that is take the first step forward and then say goodbye to that person in a polite, humble manner but directly representing to that person and not beating around the bush.
@saphrina (31552)
• South Africa
28 May 11
Hi sweetie. Welcome to mylot. Polite and humble sounds good. But i forgot about that though. Thanx.
@gelayagui98 (1336)
• Australia
28 May 11
Saying goodbye is the hardest part in a relationship to happen. You cannot avoid to hurt both parties, either ways of saying goodbyes still hurt someone. It is easy to say we don't care about other's feeling but still both of you suffered inside. But we have to accept freely in our mind and heart that in a relationship this is really happens so just think that you are not really meant to be. Just think of may be a better guy is just waiting for you or her out there. If you are brave enough to face the other party you can say your goodbyes face to face or if you think that you can't face her/him its better to say your goodbyes in writing.
@saphrina (31552)
• South Africa
28 May 11
Hi sweetie. No matter which way we choose to say it, it will always hurt and it's hard to get over it. I don't want someone else. Thanx.
• United States
26 May 11
goodbye problem has also been my issue since I arrived in US to study last year. I have met so many nice people here. I'm sad to realize that I may never meet them anymore when I finish my study in the next 4 years. some of my good friends here are also Asians. even though my home country Indonesia is close to the countries where they come from, I know it will not be easy to meet them again because we will be busy with work by that time. I will feel more sad to leave my good American friends, because US is very far and it's not easy to get the visa. so far, I decide to just say "see you again" to them when we have to separate in the next 4 years. the words "see you again" somehow gives me faith that one day I will meet them again. I believe it.
@saphrina (31552)
• South Africa
28 May 11
Hi sweetie. If " see you again" works for you, then by all means use it. It is never easy.
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