Dreams and Relationship
By Artemeis
@artemeis (4189)
China
April 11, 2008 1:34pm CST
How far and how much would you give up your dreams (i.e. your dream career, aspirations and etc.) for your relationship with your love one?
I just heard a sad story from a colleague of mine, who actually had a job offer from a Fortune 500 company overseas but gave up to be with her boyfriend till he graduate from his university. At the end, her boyfriend left her for another girl. What do you think? What would you do?
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@kezabelle (2974)
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11 Apr 08
That is really sad however I do think everything happens for a reason.
I gave up everything to live with my partner, I moved away from my family my friends my job the lot because I loved him. It didnt feel like giving things up though because I feel that this is where I belong with him and the two children we now have. Even if we broke up while I would be heartbroken it would never ever be something I would want to change or wipe from my past
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@artemeis (4189)
• China
18 Apr 08
In life I suppose there is always a small factor of the unexpected and we just would not know if our sacrifice will be well worth. Although, I am against gambling, I just cannot help it to compare this to a game of craps or poker. You win you win big - hitting the jackpot with an equally heavy other hand.
I am glad yours worked out for you and I wish you all the best. Most of all thank you for dropping by and letting me see that there is still a glimpse of hope and humanity which I find so lacking at my friend's end.
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@artemeis (4189)
• China
18 Apr 08
In life there is always the unexpected and as much as I am against gambling I just cannot help to view our life decisions as a game of poker. We just never know whether we will win or loose at the end. I suppose that's life as we all know and call it.
Anyway, I am really glad that your sacrifice had paid dividends for you. I am also grateful for showing that there is still a glimmer of hope and kind humanity which I had not seen present in my friend's case. I admire your perception and courage shown here as well. All the best and God bless.
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@paulsy (1263)
• Philippines
11 Apr 08
Oh my, I probably would never forgive the guy! I am one person who could give up so much for the one I love, as long as I know and feel that the relationship we have is worth it all. This boy is heartless! How could anybody be so selfish? He didn't deserve her at all! If I were the girl, I would find my way to pick up the pieces of my dreams that I left behind, and try my best to pursue them, as they say, "it's better late than never".
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@artemeis (4189)
• China
18 Apr 08
I am glad that we are in the same mind here and I did persuade her to move on. However, she is really hurting and hurt deep and I suppose it will take some time. This has been a shattering experience for me too as I see her go through her days lately.
Thank you for your encouraging opinion and perception.
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@artemeis (4189)
• China
18 Apr 08
Let's say if you are in a relationship, then how would you then draw the line. Especially when you have your dream girl/guy at one end and your dream job on the other. A job where it will take about 85 percent of your time and away from your dream girl/guy. Also, there is no guarantee of either end holding fast and working out at the end. So, where and how are we going to place our priority? I leave this thinking and decision to you.
