i forgot got about that saying and i hurd it and i just always wondered what it ment.
2007-02-19 23:37:12 · 4 answers · asked by valreemariecreed 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Sometimes in life, we all have to make sacrifices that will hurt somebody now, but will eventually reward them.
For example, if you're hurting someone or bringing down their dreams because they love you and want to stay with you....
some would pretend not to love them anymore so they could live their drems because that person would be 'happier'.
It's silly, but it happens.
If anyone has any better examples...please say
2007-02-19 23:42:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here's an example!
I have a horrible singing voice. If I were insane enough to have the dream of going on American Idol, my friends might "have to be cruel to be kind" by sitting me down, telling me gently that I don't have the voice for it and would only be humiliated, and that I shouldn't do it. It might seem cruel because it initially hurts to hear the truth, but in the long run it would be kind because it would save me from a bigger hurt.
2007-02-20 08:00:59 · answer #2 · answered by Kris 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sort of the same as tough love.
Spare the rod spoil the child
2007-02-20 08:19:40 · answer #3 · answered by sapphire_630 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To have to do something unpleasant that is going to, in the long run, help.
2007-02-20 07:43:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋