tulipsfav Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 You know the old saying "its better to have loved and lost, than never to have loved at all" What are your thoughts on this?? Link to comment
CallingAllAngels Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Better to have loved and lost. Link to comment
Day_Walker Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 I think that the saying is crap, because it seems to always be said after a person has lost someone that they love. This saying is something that sounds good to say and encourages that their loving the other person was a good thing. I think that the saying is too simplistic because sometimes it is better to not have loved that person at all. Link to comment
rivercitystein Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 I don't like either option. I think they're both crap! Link to comment
Cognitive_Canine Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 I'd depends on the relationship and what you define as "lost". But, if my boyfriend were to die, I would be more than happy to have known and loved him rather than not known him at all and saved myself the pain of losing him. Even if the relationship was bad, and it hurt you a lot, at least you've grown and know better since it was lost. Link to comment
IMAbadman Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 To not experience love would certainly be a tragedy. And to lose love is certainly a tragedy. How about, “It’s better to have loved and locked them in your basement so they couldn’t get a way then letting your love get away.”? Link to comment
CallingAllAngels Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 To not experience love would certainly be a tragedy. And to lose love is certainly a tragedy. How about, “It’s better to have loved and locked them in your basement so they couldn’t get a way then letting them get away.”? LOL.........excellent! Link to comment
Johnathan Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 To me it's like saying, "it is better to have jumped out of a plane and had your parachute malfunction than to have not jumped out of the plane at all". it is better to have not loved at all then to have loved and had it turn out to be counterfeit heartbreaking meaningless . that leaves you empty and defeated for half the rest of your life. Link to comment
ljoy74 Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 By far better to have loved truly and lost it. It may not have spared your heart but at least your heart, mind, body and soul know what it is to give love and be loved. It's an incredible feeling and there is simply nothing like it. Link to comment
Cognitive_Canine Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 it is better no have not loved at all then to have loved and had it turn out to be counterfeit heartbreaking meaningless . You probably learned a lot about yourself and what you need along the way though. Now you won't make the same mistakes. Link to comment
sosilver Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 You know the old saying "its better to have loved and lost, than never to have loved at all" What are your thoughts on this?? I dont agree with either, because the end result is the same. You either lost them or never knew love. Link to comment
IMAbadman Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 it is better no have not loved at all then to have loved and had it turn out to be counterfeit heartbreaking meaningless bullsh*t. bullsh*t that leaves you empty and defeated for half the rest of your life. One word: Decaf Link to comment
Knead2Know Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 I really believe in this saying...I know even though my heart may have been broken, it was worth it...I don't think because a relationship does not last forever it is not valuable, all relationships where we love are valuable, and heartache is a natural part of being in love...without the lows we wouldn't know how to appreciate the highs.... Link to comment
angellight Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 There is a reason for everything and for everything there is a season...Sometimes you don't know the reason, but it is there. Every person who comes into our lives comes there to teach us something..Sometimes they are meant to be there forever and sometimes just for a short time..... When the lesson is learned, we no longer need that person in our lives, they then leave and you meet others to help you along in your journey.. You continue to learn the lessons that are needed in your life...... it's good while it lasts and it lasts while it's good... Every love you have ever had, or will ever have, teaches you what you will and will not put up with, what you do and do not want in your life... With each relationship be it a friend, a child, a family member, or lover you grow... Therefore, yes, it is better to have loved and lost than to never have loved at all... If not for the rain, we would not appreciate the sunshine... If not for our lost loves..we would never truly know ourselves.... Link to comment
waveseer Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 When you have truly loved then by definition you haven't lost no matter what the other person does. For an explanation see my signature. Link to comment
MyheartorHis Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Better to love and lost than never loved at all. I have been through some pretty crappy break ups, ones that I really thought was "the end of my life" so to speak. I was devastated. Yet, after the pain goes away I learn. I learn so much from each boyfriend, and I always take a little with me- love or lust. It's a learning experience that after it all resides I will never forget or regret. Link to comment
baseball8 Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 I think the saying goes: "Tis Better to have loved and lost than to live with the psycho the rest of your life" Yes, I bought the t-shirt. Although I don't suggest wearing it too soon after a break-up, especially if you wear it to work and you work with the ex's mother Link to comment
QWit Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Man, this saying is pure garbage. It's like coming in 2nd place and saying "well, at least I placed". This quote was a part of someone's suicide note because even they knew it was a bunch of BS.. Link to comment
ScorpiGal83 Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 hmm.. nah i think it's true. Imagine if you had never ever experienced love in your life. Sure, you wouldn't have lost it but... wouldn't you wonder WHY?? Link to comment
FriendnorFoe Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 loved and lost, makes you stronger and helps you see things to welcome and watch out for, I find it hard to fathom that no one has ever loved either, even Hitler loved that Eva chick Link to comment
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