Have you ever sacrificed some thing for someone?
By chiyochan
@chiyosan (30184)
Philippines
November 13, 2011 8:49pm CST
So, Have you? It could be sacrificing a big thing, or small things for the sake of someone you cared about - your friends, family, or your special someone.
You can sacrifice a chicken part that you love and give it to your sister, brother because they like the part(as if you don't?! haha) but then we are willing to do this for the sake of their happiness... Or have you sacrificed an opportunity to go to a new place, start a better career, business, etc and choose to stay because you do not want to leave your boyfriend, wife, spouse, husband, children, parents?
How much are you willing to sacrifice for other people, really? Have you ever thought of this, sometimes when you are alone and thinks what could have been if you have chosen a different path and thought of yourself instead of other people you cared so much for?
8 responses
@kyrararen (601)
• Indonesia
14 Nov 11
I dont know whether you can say that as sacrifice because I was happy doing that. I like to see their happy face when I did that. so for me it;s not sacrifice at all. I love things that they love too, and sometimes something urgent for me, I postpone just to help people that I love. I havent lost a thing, because their happy faces boost my inspiration, energy, and my own happiness, something that I really appreciate the most.
@megamatt (14292)
• United States
14 Nov 11
I think that I have made sacrifices more times than I care to remember. Sometimes it is something that is for a good reason. I have no regrets whatsoever about the sacrifice that I made. The people came out better and in some way, I did come out better with sacrificing the thing I sacrificed then I would had I not sacrificed anything at all. It is really just going to be one of those times where things tend to work out.
Of course, I have regrets. The sacrifice sometimes just tends to really put all parties in a worst situation. Or the person does not appreciate the need fully. Of course, perhaps I could be expecting a bit too much about some people. There are just a lot of standards that I tend to apply and sometimes many people just do not match up to them. It is really just going to really going to depend. I tend to avoid sacrificing anything, as it just always tends to backfire on me as of late. Unless it's really a dire situation.
@chiyosan (30184)
• Philippines
17 Nov 11
We all did made some sacrifices in our lives, indeed. Maybe as what you have said, it is more than what we can even remember... As for me, I have regret some of those sacrifices mainly because i gave them to people who does not deserve them. I am sorry for myself that i have lost a few good years of my life with people whom does not care about me, what i feel, and what i was able to give...
Thank you megamatt for your response. =) may we be blessed for our kind hearts in giving...
@Rosa26 (2618)
• United States
14 Nov 11
I sacrified my job to come to live with my husband in this country, now I have been unemployed for 6 months and still counting,but I feel happy because my husband is a great one.
I sacrified a lot of jobs for my son because I had to take my son with me when he was 5 or less years and he didn't behave in those places and I has to quit but I feel fine because there is not money more important than my son, my unique son.
@chiyosan (30184)
• Philippines
17 Nov 11
Oh, that is wonderful to hear/read on mylot from you. Your sacrifice for your son and husband did pay off and it just shows how great things we are able to give for our loved ones. you leaving your job/career of course is a big thing and I am glad your husband appreciates that very well in you too...
@deadlywario0 (57)
• United States
14 Nov 11
I've been trying everything I can to keep my current girlfriend. She means the world to me and I would give a.n.y.t.h.i.n.g to get and keep her happy. As for what I have given you name it, Money, Time, Love..
@chiyosan (30184)
• Philippines
14 Nov 11
hi deadlywario0... it is good that you are so giving, and you have her with you, beside you. i am sure that she appreciates what you do for her, otherwise you would not be holding out long enough to sacrifice for her and to give her everything you can... she is lucky to have you and i hope she realizes that. :D
i just want to tell you, you should still consider giving a little room for yourself, i know giving to her makes you happy but always remember that since you are not married yet, it is not yet a permanent thing... do not let her neglect you and be okay with it.
@dellessimon45 (710)
• United States
14 Nov 11
I've sacrificed time and opportunities for my family before but they would do the dame for me so I don't hold them responsible for the sacrifice! I typically try to be the most passive too and I stay willing to sacrifice for them because I know when I'm in need, I will need someone to depend upon and they are pretty dependable. Other than that, I don't really sacrifice much for friends unless theynare good, close friends.
@chiyosan (30184)
• Philippines
14 Nov 11
It is good that you are able to control this for friends who are not really very close to you - i guess often we should really consider things first before leaving an opportunity for someone(especially only for friends who will not be with for a long time anyway).
