laurell3
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ORIGINAL: SailingBum Thanks to those of you that took the time to reply to my question. I guess what I was attempting to "get across" and did a really poor job of it is. Happiness comes from within not from externals... If a "new something" <say a car, girl> makes you happy your value system is bankrupt. BadOne Yeah I disagree as well. For some of us, helping other people, being part of other people's lives is what we are and while maybe self-validation isn't the correct word, it's certainly something that is essential to our being. I also wouldn't agree that a primary love relationship is remotely close to physical belongings and can be an incredibly intregal part of your existence. I don't come here for self-validation, but I do celebrate the victories and milestones of the people I have grown to care about here, there's a big difference. I also think that your assumption that the boards are the extent of the personal relationships formed here is obviously incorrect. I have a sneaking suspicion you aren't as "bankrupt" as you put out there though SB. Grats again Celeste, and I wish you many more to come!
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I cannot be defined by moments in my life, but must be considered for by the entirety of my existence. When you fail to consider that I am the best judge for what is right for me, all of your opinions become suspect to me.
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