He's saying that although you claim to love him you don't really and want to be free of him. Because you are either too compassionate or ashamed to say so you let other events overtake you until it happens without your instigation. If you do really love him and want him back tell him that. If you don't then breath a sigh of relief and be thankful for such a nice guy letting you down gently.
2007-08-02 07:18:26
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answered by quatt47 7
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So far it seems everyones comments have been pretty negative. Lets start with what we know. You two have been friends for a long time. That is the key to figuring this enigma out. Now lets break his words down.
1. " The majority of people live in quiet desperation with quiet pain in their hearts,"
This is pretty self explanitory. Something has been bothering him for a long time, but he was afraid to bring it up.
2. "... not sure what they want, but knowing they dont want what they have, and wait to be released from the chokhold in order to be able to breath again, and to be free for once in their lives."
It sounds like he doesn't know what type of relationship he wants with you, but he doesn't want the relationship he has now. this means he may want more, but feels he cannot have it, that would explain the chokehold. If you refuse to let this chokehold up, then he will get out of it the only way he knows how, and that is to leave you, and your friendship behind.
It sounds like he has suffered from a crush on you for a long time, but never had the gumption to show you, and since you never caught any of his hints, he feels he cannot contend with this emptiness any longer.
Hope I helped,
Jer
2007-08-02 14:26:19
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answered by Anonymous
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I think he is saying...
that in his opinion most people have a desperate feeling inside them and that they don't know what to do about it so they just say nothing and go on feeling like life has them in a choke-hold/ has them by the throat so tightly that it's hard to breathe, but that still they long to be "free"/ serene, eventhough they haven't felt that way ever before or in a very long time.
I think he's both right and wrong about that though. Tell him this" the person you are is the choices you make and not the situation you're in".
good luck to you both. A good friend is hard to come by and worth holding on to forever.
2007-08-02 15:12:46
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answered by AuntTater 4
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Sounds like he may have really liked you at one time. Perhaps he was jealous and that is why you guys were fighting. When you said what you said and he responded with what he said...it kind of sounded like he was saying he was under your nose the whole time and you never noticed. Seems like he spent a long time not knowing if you two together was the right thing or not, but since you told him you can't talk to him anymore he seems to be a bit more clear about his thinking. He doesn't have to be caught in that position he's put himself in over the time he's known you; sounds like he's fed up.
I would talk to him and get to the bottom of why you've been fighting so much lately. You two obviously care about each other.
2007-08-02 14:22:57
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answered by lovebugbasso 3
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Natalie,
First of all, I have to ask - how did you memorize all of that stuff after just having an argument with this guy? Or, did he write this down and send it to you in a note? When it comes down to it, I guess it really doesn't matters, though.
Honestly, I don't know what to make of all the fine sounding, deep words because their interprertation depends on a lot of things. The most important thing it depends on is whether he was using the words to describe himself or to describe you. Either of which is plausible under the circumstances you have mentioned.
I think what is obvious is that he has something important he wants to tell you, but he is having a hard time doing so. Wouldn't the best way to tell someone else something be to simply tell them face-to-face exactly what it is you want them to know, especially if it is important to you. We often avoid telling people important things because either we feel we will get hurt, or what we have to say may hurt the other person.
If you really want to know what your friend has to say to you, then you need to go to him and ask HIM, not all of us YAHOOs. If what he has to say is potentially hurtful to him, be as kind as you can, but you don't need to take responsibility for his hurt feelings (unless you have done something mean). If what he has to say is potentially hurtful to you, then you need to find the courage to face the disappointment or heartache.
Just remember: "Time heals all wounds. But, time also wounds all heels."
All the best.
2007-08-02 14:47:15
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answered by wow_bill 7
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"The mass of men," wrote Henry Thoreau, "lead lives of quiet desperation." "By a seeming fate, commonly called necessity, they are employed, as it says in an old book, laying up treasures which moth and rust will corrupt and thieves break through and steal. It is a fool's life, as they will find when they get to the end of it, if not before."
2007-08-02 14:26:07
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answered by Village Player 7
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The first part about quiet desperation with quiet pain in their hearts - means he loves you despite your arguments,
but it is hurting him, confusing him, and has realized it's not working and he wants and needs to move on.
He feels like you are chocking him with your relationship, and he needs room and freedom. He is stressed over the relationship, and wants out, but still loves you.
Let him go and move on. He may come back, but if he does, you need to give him his space.
As they say:
If you love something - let it go.
If it comes back it's yours,
If it doesn't, it never was.
Hope this helps.
2007-08-02 14:21:14
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answered by Ann B 2
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Oh man, do I feel his pain!!!!??? Yes, I think this person is ultimately saying that he does not really know what he wants out of life, he only knows that THIS isn't it. He's being smothered and cannot wait to breath. He never says he did not love you, rather, that he found love restricting and no, I do not think he's coming back.........sorry
2007-08-02 14:20:07
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answered by Music Seawater 7
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the quiet desperation line makes me think of Pink Floyd
the rest seems like a goodbye
2007-08-02 14:15:10
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answered by marie 7
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MAYBE he meant....he wants to be free from you. OR MAYBE he's in another relationship that he wants to get out of. OR MAYBE he lives and home and wants to move out. OR maybe he's telling you that you're this person living in quiet desperation and that YOU need to be free..from him or someone else or some situation or circumstances. OR maybe he's crying out for help. (Multiple choice) You could always ask him what he meant. He's the only one who knows what's in his heart.
2007-08-02 14:27:06
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answered by Deenie 6
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