Apr 24 2008
There’s No Consolation In Being Right
I am the “go-to gal”. I always have been, since childhood. For those of you new to my world, I am the oldest of eight, count ‘em, eight children. I am the consummate organizer. I bring order to chaos. I can and I do.
I am sure many of you have been in situations where a family member, friend or co-worker has come to you for advice. Then almost immediately upon receiving these pearls of wisdom from you they leave, thanking you countless times for your insight and compassion.
Moments later, days later or weeks later, they have totally ignored every single word you have said, especially any words of caution you imparted specifically regarding what they should avoid at all costs.
Here it comes. The phone call. The crying call. The “what do I do now” call. The “please don’t say I told you so” call.
:sigh:
Do you honestly think I went to all that trouble just so I could say “I told you so”? Do you sincerely believe in your heart of hearts that I really wanted you to do the opposite of what I suggested you do? Do you actually buy in to the idea that I get satisfaction from watching you suffer continuously and needlessly as you repeat the same mistake over & over again?
Sometimes, just sometimes, people make me wish I were wrong.
Truly, there are times when there is no consolation in being right, especially when someone you love gets hurt. Again.
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10 Witty Remarks to “There’s No Consolation In Being Right”
Leslie here! Thank you - I went in and reloaded them. I,um,tried something different with them and they didn’t appreciate it!
How are YOU doin’? I just got a cuddle from a siamese - I’m a lucky girl!
P.S. What wine did YOU drink today? I enjoyed a small glass of Asti Riccadonna… um, VERY much!
Terrible burden to bear!
Hugs,
Sandy B
Some people, ya know! What’s with them? Oh, wait a minute, I’m talking about myself!
I am so guilty here! Well, sometimes. Great rant!
in the 12 step programs they say “the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results” and that is very true my friend. oh, and also, don’t sweat the small stuff, there is plenty of big stuff coming…
good luck whatever it is…
smiles, bee
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
sometimes hurting means pruning. sometimes there are somethings that we need to get hurt for us to learn it. real character comes out of adversity.
I used to be the “go-to person”…
Now I’m more of the “hermit person”…
Sending hugs.
Barb, this a terrible story but an old story! It happens all the time. It’s sad, very very sad!
My son does this to us all the time. We just don’t get into it anymore. We just tell him to do what he thinks is right. It’s always a ‘no win’ if we say anything. Big hug.
So true! So difficult, too. I’ve become so reticent my only advice is no advice!