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80/20 Rule - Good One
Interesting quote from the movie 'Why did I get married?'
In most cases, especially in relationships, you will
only get 80% of what you NEED and you will hardly get the other 20% that
you WANT in your relationship. There is always another person (man or
women) that you will meet and that will offer you the other 20% which is
lacking in your relationship that you WANT. And believe me, 20% looks
really good when you are not getting it at all in your current
relationship.
But the problem is that you will always be tempted to
leave that good 80% that you know you have, thinking that you will get
something better with the other 20% that you WANT.
But as reality has proven, in most cases, you will
always end up with having the 20% that you WANT and loosing the 80% that
you really NEED and that you already had.
Be careful in deciding between what you WANT and NEED
in your life.
Adultery happens when you start looking for what you
don't have. 'Wow, this girl in my office is a real looker. But it's not
her Wynona Rider features that got me. I'm crazy about her because she's
also understanding, intelligent, tender - so many things that my spouse
is not'
Somewhere along the way, you'll find a woman or a man who
will be more charming or sensitive. More alluring. More thoughtful.
Richer. Have greater sex appeal. And you will find a woman or man who
will need you and pursue you and go loco over you more than your spouse
ever did.
Because no wife or husband is perfect. Because a spouse
will only have 80% of what you're looking for. So adultery takes place
when a husband or wife looks for the missing 20%. Let's say your wife is
melancholic by nature.
You may find yourself drawn to the pretty clerk who has a
cherry laugh no matter what she says: 'I broke my arm yesterday,
Hahahaha . . ..'
Or because your wife is a homebody in slippers and
pajamas, smelling of garlic and fish oil, you may fall for a
fresh-smelling young sales representative that visits your office in a
sharp black blazer, high heels, and a red pencil-cut skirt Or because
your husband is the quiet type, your heart may skip a beat when you meet
an old college flame who has the makings of a talk show host.
But wait! That's only 20% of what you don't have.
Don't throw away the 80% that you already have!
That's not all. Add to your spouse's 80% the 100% that
represents all the years that you have been with each other. The storms
you have weathered together. The unforgettable moments of sadness and joy
as a couple. The many adjustments you have made to love the other. The
wealth of memories that you've accumulated as lovers.
Adultery happens when you start looking for what you
don't have.
But faithfulness happens when you start thanking God for
what you already have.
But I'm not just talking about marriage.
Happiness keeps you Sweet, Trials keeps you Strong, Sorrow keeps you Human,
Failure keeps you Humble and Success keeps you glowing,
But only Faith and Attitude keeps you going....
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Tue Feb 03, 2009 9:46 am
