this world is fraught with a variety of folks

we must learn to simply cope

Enjoyable write!

This is so true. We all get a dose of good and memorable friends. Sometimes what they do or how they treat you may be of a bit of disappointment. We must learn to continue on. Keep up the good work

This is great. I know the feeling. I had a friend do the same thing to me. They disappointed me and then expected me to get over it.

I completely understand what you’re talking about. YForgiving is important, but don’t ever forget.

Blessings.

Sincerely,

-Liane Schmidt.

Forgiveness is easy but forgetting is not and when you do….then you’re doomed to repeat the same mistakes.

Some people grew up that way. They learned from parents, school, TV, community, and so on. They do not know your boundaries. So you have to let them know what you accept and do not accept. If they continue, then it is time to cut loose. Time is too short to be with negative and disrespectful people

Great minds think alike. Keep wondering and writing. Friend, fan, smile

Some of them are terrible indeed!

Oh how well I know of what you speak. I had this happen to me a few months ago from someone I have been friend to for many years. We do just have to suck it up and move forward.

I meant to say Terry (Oppps) so solly.

Your piece is fantastic. Forgiveness is a good virtue.

I totally agree with you. It’s funny how many people have betrayed me and then expect me to get over it. Even if you apologize, the friendship or relationship will never be the same. They’ve got to be kidding! Nobody says you have to be revengeful or hate them, but you just don’t allow them to hurt you by distancing yourself from them. Great thought-provoking article. well-done.

Merry Christmas!

That made me think about my experience the past years. Enjoy the Season.

Very deep, nicely done.

that’s the way life plays with us ..we just need to get used to it..just b’lieve in ourselves n not expect anything from anyone..thnx so much for sharing.

Great post. Forgiving is easier than forgeting. But these two things, we must do, otherwise how can we go on?

This was a clever write wish I’d have thought of it first LOL nice to new writings and entries from you

I guess people are different. Some are just like that… they don’t know how to appreciate the good things you do to them and its always about them…. I get tired of these people and I usually take a deep breath and let go of them for awhile. But you know what… I can still like them coz maybe I’m a fool LOL (not kidding and breaking inside)

Well… Merry Christmas Terry!

I so don’t have time for nasty, malicious types. They drain you and make you feel miserable. A good write about your feelings on individuals who don’t appreciate the people who love and care about them:)

you are a great person…nice share..

Amen!
Thanks,
clay

I have had similar experieces too.People get 3 chances with me, in most cases.No more.

We could only learn from experience. Well done my friend.

lovely poem.. i have the same thoughts but never can express.. well expressed

Good article Terry. You wonder why people like to hurt the one
who loves them.

great well written

Life is like that! but it’s still fair even you encounter troubles with ur neighbors….i was thinking as well…congratulations

I really enjoyed reading this. I have to say that I know how you feel and many people think me cold that I can’t open myself to trust someone who destroyed it. I do think it’s important to forgive but I don’t think that’s the same thing as trusting again. I think completely letting it go is foolish and even if it sometimes does work, it’s more often than not that they will do it again.

Anyway, those are just my thoughts.

I think your thoughts are very clear and just.

I must totally agree with you, it really sucks how people violate your good nature and want you to move on…This was very well written and expressed. Great Job1

Well written, great job.

Great Post…

enjoyed reading it, great work

Hope ur New years was good.

Oh so true….

Intriguing piece that made me think.

no expectations in friendship .

It’s sad and can be damaging when people we care for use us, abuse us, and leave us in their destructive wake. But we don’t have to suck it up or cope. It’s in the setting of boundaries and breaking free of negative ties that we have power. And the return of doing so only adds to our strength and character. Great things can be said of a person that can not only make it through the bad experiences, but rise up stronger and just as true to his/her morals and decency.

Nice writing

Nice share and well written Thanx!

nice one….

It is good to read your words again, Terry. You always seem to
have something worth while to say. And your heart is good.

Nice share.

I have no time for people who seek to drag me down or deceive me…once they do…forgiveness is something I’m not real good at. The saying ‘A leopard dosen’t change it’s spots overnight’ comes to mind Terry E. Lyle ~ you have much the same attitude as myself…and I mostly call a spade a spade

Well done.

Inna

Ms. Authoress i really like reading your articles because you’re so real and down to heart while exposing your heart to us that we might reflect and grow, awesome job as usual and so glad you’re back because you have been missed.

A write told from the heart. People can be so evil to each other.

From all your articles that i have read so far, i guess you are a very positive person who must be a treat to have around. Nice article.

This piece reminds me of myself. Since I can’t say Amen, I’ll just say ouch! Good piece.

Forgiving and forgeting is as much a selfish endeavor as it is a selfless one. When you learn to forgive AND forget, you dont set yourself up to repeat the same mistakes; you free yourself to be devoid of anger, grudges and health killing bitterness.

Consider this: Then Peter came up and said to him: “Lord, how many times is my brother to sin against me and am I to forgive him? Up to seven times?” Jesus said to him: “I say to you, not, Up to seven times, but, Up to seventy-seven times.

In like manner my heavenly Father will also deal with YOU if YOU do not forgive each one his brother from YOUR hearts.”

(Matthew 18:21,22, and 35)