Let me ask you a question…
How far are you willing to go to show someone you care?
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Let me ask you a question…
How far are you willing to go to show someone you care?
That’s tough. There’s a fine line between showing how much you care and being taken advantage of and/or being taken for granted.
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As far as it takes.
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Would you give someone all of your possessions?
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I would give them a kidney, it might not be mine, but it shows I love them 😉
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lol
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This question is so interesting. My answer is that it depends on the situation. If it were a medical situation and I could give blood or bone marrow or something like that I would absolutely do it. If someone needs a shoulder and an ear, I will do it. In a relationship situation though, that is where I set my boundaries. I will not align myself with some low energy, needy, passive/aggressive person that makes me feel like I have to prove I care. Forget it, that’s not happening. I’m not lowering my vibe to make anyone feel better.
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You picked up on where I was going with the question. Boundaries have to be set.
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They do!
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I have, on occasion, gone well beyond good sense. I suppose it depend on how much I feel I need them to know, or how much I think they need to know (there is a difference between those). And then, there is the condition known as “madly in love” where good sense goes right out the window.
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I think good sense is a valid practice. Some people go too far when maybe they should be reserved and then others don’t go far enough when they should.
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There have been several times in my life where I have gone beyond and above the call of duty. Then again… I have had support as well. I think an empathetic ear is always a way of showing someone you care about their well-being.
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Where do you draw the line?
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In the sand, Kidding. 😊
I have patience, but even that gets stretched out too. I won’t enable anyone. I have gotten through a lot over the last 4 years, and I listened to others advice, and I worked hard.
Others have to take care of themselves too. Helping guide them is all I can do.
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It is true that you have to be careful. People will take and take and take and take….if you allow them to do so.
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Definately too far… Something I still have to work on.
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You go too far with all people or just people to which the “care” is mutual?
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I’ll go as far as I’m comfortable going in each circumstance and if I’m ok in that instance not feeling like I am “owed” something in return.
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It is not an easy question to answer. So much to consider and so many factors.
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Absolutely!
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As a retired pastor I know that caring and boundaries can become blurred and that whatever you do needs to be healthy for all parties.
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I agree. I am curious when people say “I’ll do anything” as to what they really mean. Life will teach you their are people in the world that you must set those boundaries.
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As far as I can. I like to help people in any way I can.
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Would you give someone every penny in your bank account?
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That is a tough question. I think it is a case by case scenario. I would do everything I can until I felt like I was being used and taken advantage of. Once I got to that point, my well would run completely dry.
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I go as far as I need IF the person is in my circle of trust. Other than that I only go so far.
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Yep!
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To the moon and further.
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Every single time for anyone?
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