Would you change lives with them ... if there was no option of changing your mind later
2007-09-03 12:41:01 · 32 answers · asked by Ask_Elvis 5 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Sometimes. But then I remember an old saying...
The grass is NEVER greener on the other side...
They have probably got different problems, but problems nonetheless! Why replace your problems with new problems! I'll stick to the problems I know best!! thanks
2007-09-03 14:01:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, seriously envious of my cousins lifestyle. She has worked really hard and now lives on a beautiful small holding with horses and sheep and her cat and dog. Idyllic, but she missed out on kids and a long term relationship due to the demands of running her own company. Not 100% sure I would swap lives by choice as I would miss my daughter and lovely partner too much.
2007-09-04 06:30:42 · answer #2 · answered by milly 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My brother-in-law started up his own business some 10 years ago, and his business is booming.
It was me who he asked for advice when starting out, as I too, work for myself.
I told him if he had the confidence in his own ability and he had the contacts, he should go for it. Otherwise, he could live to regret not taking that first hesitant step.
Since then he's never looked back. Luxurious holidays, expensive cars, expensive clothes, a lovely home, and a lovely family - and I am not for one moment envious.
I am proud of the fact that he asked me what he should do, and I congratulate him on his success.
As a thank you, he regularly insists on taking his sister (my wife) and I out for a posh meal - at which he spares no expense!
I have never been envious of people doing well for themselves, I admire people who make a go of a business, especially one they have built up from scratch.
2007-09-10 02:51:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NOT A CHANCE. people look always on the out side, they have no idea what that person goes through in real life, what happens behind closed doors.
ALTHOUGH I WAS ENVIOUS OF THE GUY WHO MARRIED MY CHILDHOOD LOVE THEN THEY GOT A DIVORCE AND WE HAVE BEEN MARRIED FOR 4 GREAT YEARS NOW. but i sure as hell wouldn't want anything else in his life
2007-09-11 05:50:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was when i was younger jealous of many.
I set forth on making my own way and creating a self others might be jealous of.
I wouldn't stop being me for anything.
I now its sounds like bull, but i have done many wonderful things and will do so many more.
Anytime i covet the life of another i just wonder what about them am i jealous of and what I can do so i can obtain it my self.
I appreciate things more when i work to get them.
Plus everyone has there problems i know mine. I wouldn't want to be surprised by there's.
I'm the happiest person i know.
2007-09-08 11:42:53 · answer #5 · answered by Dussa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I was in my twenties I would be seriously envious, but I would not have wanted to trade lives.
Now I am happy and never envious. I have learned that there is always a price to pay, and things are not always as they seem.
2007-09-03 12:53:22 · answer #6 · answered by bin there dun that 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The grass is always greener on the other side, but it is just as hard to cut!
You have to remember that your life and other peoples are a reflection of what makes them/you feel important.
If being rich makes you feel important, then you must stay that way, and endure the stress that goes with it.
If being sexually attractive makes you feel important, then you must stay that way, and endure the stress that goes with it.
If being the centre of attention makes you feel important, then you must stay that way, and endure the stress that goes with it.
and so on.
However if you can accept that the things you see are comfort zones created to balance a persons need for importance. Then it is simple to eradicate envy, not only that, but it is possible to become happier in your own life by accepting that it is not important to feel important!
Read 'The Psychology Of Achievement' by Brian Tracy and 'How To Win Friends and Influence People' by Dale Carnegie
2007-09-09 10:45:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm extremely envious of my balls at the moment , cos they've been laid off for a few weeks now , and i need to get up for my work in the morning .
2007-09-10 13:37:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. I would prefer to have an a-la-carte menu choice of a little bit of this life, and a little bit of that life, but since I can not, I'll just be happy that I don't have anyone else's problems! Thank yuh, thank yuh verra much!
2007-09-10 09:57:58 · answer #9 · answered by Hot Coco Puff 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would love to exchange places with either of two really close friends, they have absolutely wonderful husbands (neither of the couples have had a single argument in their marriage) who are caring, considerate, helpful, deal with the kids, still romance their wives, and have happy, really settled kids.
2007-09-10 08:10:42 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋