2007-09-16 18:25:58 · 12 answers · asked by michelle 2 in Social Science ➔ Other - Social Science
I truly believe that people CAN change, especially as they mature and gain more foresight through experience. Also, being a born-again Christan changes anyone. (For the better, I might add!);0)
2007-09-16 18:33:51 · answer #1 · answered by lookn_4_laffs 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People change all of the time. As you progress through life, your choices change and it's an ongoing process. That's the reason I ask young people to wait a bit before getting married-because you change so much and where you are today will not be where you are in ten years. But are you asking me will someone change because you want them to, because you've asked them to. Probably not. Change is a slow process. You may want to do something for someone, but to be a different person takes time. It doesn't happen quickly or easily. You will do better to accept people for who they are. If they are not who you want, then move on. Do not ask someone to be something they are not, more often you will be disappointed. Sorry. . .
Oh yea and if someone says, "Trust me, I can change." Get out of there as fast as you can.
2007-09-17 01:36:40 · answer #2 · answered by towanda 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It takes an extremely catastrophic event for a person to even consider changing their core beliefs. Even then they may not change. For example; my assistant manger was widowed at age 35. Her husband, who was diagnosed with diabetes and heart problems, would not change his life style. She told me that he said he would rather die than not be able to live his life his way. So he had a heart attack at 40 died. He left her with three children to raise on her own. I know this is an extreme example, but it helps to understand how people think and why they end up doing the selfish thing instead of what we would call the proper thing.
2007-09-17 01:38:47 · answer #3 · answered by Dr. Wu 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
YES! There has to be a pivot point that causes them to rethink, get sober, or whatever. But, definitely people can and do change. It is important to be sure there really was a pivot point, or reawakening before believing someone has changed. Without it, they are just trying to make you think they have changed. It has to be a realization that they need to change.
Some people change for the worse because they are damaged by other people or events. But this is caused by trauma.
2007-09-17 01:51:13 · answer #4 · answered by angelicsanto 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyone is different. Can a person really change?...is a question that is answered by that persons desire to make that change. In other words, yes, I know a person can change, if the person truly desires, the change their making.
2007-09-17 01:35:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, people can change if they really want to. The change has to come from within, however, not from a therapist, or friends, etc.
Strength of mind is what counts. The weak-minded never change.
2007-09-17 13:23:37 · answer #6 · answered by Mr.Boo 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Change what?
Change their personality? Probably not.
Their physical appearance? Easily.
Their emotional/mental state? With difficulty.
Their beliefs? With convincing/proof/etc.
2007-09-17 03:30:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they can! They can have surgery to change their looks, and hard work to change their personality =)
2007-09-19 08:36:54 · answer #8 · answered by ets2521 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Requires much determination and focus. But it is possible.
2007-09-17 01:34:14 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
not usually,unless they are super determined to
2007-09-17 01:32:40 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋