lhumble

Great article and what timing. I am at the end of that road of hoping that my husband will love me. He was never taught to love or showed the love i guess. The worst part is he waited for 12 years to have me in his life and this is what i get. My heart is sad for him and for what might have been. I am new to this site and to your writings. So far i like both very much.

Builder

You don't need to be liked by everyone and you don't need to be liked all the time by anyone. That's not the way life works. Life can be pretty tragic. And pretty wonderful. We can avoid tragedy most of the time, but not always. We can embrace "wonderful" as often as we can cope with it. By the way, that was one of the most difficult lessons to learn in my life too. But I learned it. When I turned the corner was when I realized that it isn't necessary for me to like everyone either. I don't. Some people I want nothing to do with. I don't respect them and I don't like them. But I like myself and that is most important.

another blogger

my problem is being c0-dependent...my Dad was a drunk when i was growing up so i need to learn i don't need to be liked all the time.

Builder

Thanks. It makes you realize how little we know about a subject that many consider the most important in their life.

another blogger

very juicy stuff you have here.