2007-09-01 23:36:44 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
As a mother i have to scarifice my own intrests and put them on the back burner so to speak ..
However i have learnt the more you give the more they expect so i make sure i have me time ..
Me time is important to relax ,regroup and saves your sanity
2007-09-02 00:12:28 · answer #1 · answered by sammie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO, sacrifice only when you know it's right, only when you know that the consequences of your actions won't hurt people or the person you want to help.
And when it comes to personal things like Love it is best to be selfish because you can't just through away something you like without at least a decent fight.
If you continue to just sacrifice yourself, your friends and loved ones will only see you as a source not as a person.
2007-09-02 01:09:33 · answer #2 · answered by Faust 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes we have to. Example, my niece has cancer, she has been going through treatments and has been in the hospital on and off for three years. My brother and his wife are physically and mentally exhausted. For 2months now I have given up all my free time , to drive from fl. to Va. and back to help out. I'd rather be doing fun things, but for now I do what I have to so they can get some rest and together time.It is all about the love, and willingness to sacrifice for the people you love and care about.
2007-09-02 00:53:22 · answer #3 · answered by ladyhawk8141 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To do something for someone else, is to be selfish to yourself. It's the old economic question though, because you're getting something out of it as awell or you wouldn't be doing it. Maybe it's a better friendship, a favor later on, or mabye to impress a girl. It could be so you feel better. You're getting something out of to.
I say try to do things that's good for both parties. Don't let people use you and don't use people. Be someone's friend, give and get, have fun.
2007-09-02 00:14:54 · answer #4 · answered by seidler_sureshot 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One cannot sacrifice everything just because "One should sacrifice" .. its situational and once personal opinion. If you can then why not ? .. but what more important is if you do sacrifice then don't leave yourself hanging to it .. you have done something good now move on ... don't make everyone remind about it .. coz
1. you have already sacrificed
2. you loose the value of the good deed you did
2007-09-02 00:03:22 · answer #5 · answered by locomotive 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not always, but sometime, to get along with others you have to sacrifice some of the things you want to do for them, and they should do likewise, if you find you are constantly having to sacrifice yours for theres then you are probably mixing with the wrong people.
A lose/ win situation frustrates you
A win/ lose situation frustrates them
Only when you get to a win/ win situation is every one happy, in your situation, it should be about compromise.
2007-09-02 00:10:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NEVER!!!
I guess I should ask, what's the interest? Is it other women or men? Then yeah you may want to curb that interest. Don't ever sacrifice your interests for someone else. Your interests are who you are. You will regret it and start to resent them. If you really enjoy something then maybe they can join you and if not then do it on your own. It'll give you something to talk about and you'll enjoy the time alone doing something you love.
2007-09-01 23:43:56 · answer #7 · answered by fieldorice 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No, not always. Our interests define who we are as unique individuals. You may have to compromise on what you will and will not sacrifice but that is the way relationships work.
2007-09-02 00:11:21 · answer #8 · answered by HereweGO 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the situation and intention. If it is about sacraficing our interests of harming others or ourselves, then I would say yes. But if you mean sacrifice a dream or goal or aspiration that is not harmful to you or to others I would say no.
2007-09-01 23:51:37 · answer #9 · answered by violetlif 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, not always. While we should not be narrow minded and self absorbed, we should concentrate on our own interests, as well as the interests of our friends/family, etc.
2007-09-01 23:45:04 · answer #10 · answered by Holiday Magic 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋