Alistair01

Damaged Goods.

I propose a question to all of you who are "Jaded" or hurt.  Clearly we have all been with someone less than desireable once or twice in life, if not more.  We can see bad signs but often, we choose to ignore them.  We hope we can bring about a change in a no-win situation.  What happens when you realize it's a no win situation?

Kobayashi- Maru...You change the rules.  No I am not a trekie but the reference seems to make sense.  When you can't win in a situation or relationship you either admit defeat or change the rules.  Some of these rules can be just walking away.  Others can be far more drastic. 

What happens when someone better comes along?  Someone who is good for you and does right by you.  Aye, there in lies the rub.  Now do you punish the new Man/Woman/Pet/Alien for the sins of their predecessor?  Sure we would all like to believe we can forgive the sins of the past but I find that isn't easy with many.  Sure, things sting and cut like a blade.  However, if what is new hasn't had a hand in it why must they suffer?  You can't punish the son for the sins of the father. 

No one deserves to hurt but we all make a concious choice when we get into a relationship.  The signs are always there as no one can hide their true nature.  We all have a choice, run, walk away, suffer, whatever.  But the choice is ours.  No one deserves to suffer for our choices.  No one should deal with the sins of their predecessor. 

I have seen this far too much and predominantly from the fairer gender.  You all make your choices.  Deal with them!  Learn from them! Don't relive them!

Ok.  So listen up people and please save the hate mail.  We're all adults here, well I hope we are.  Some may act childish, but in the right context it can be cute. 

However, what irks me is the need for protectors.  We're all grown ass human beings...Why do you need a protector?  If a child touches a hot stove he/she gets burned.  It sucks but the burn teaches you not to do it again.  Why on earth do you need someone "Protecting" you?  Mentor, understandtable.  Friend, confidant, muse, all well and good. 

What the fuck is the deal with protectors.  More often than not these people who "protect" you aren't even in the same state.  Do you just want someone to tell you whether you're fucking up?  Life tells you when you fuck up.  It hurts and sucks.  Learn from it people. 

Anyway, that's my rant.  Hate me or Love me, it is of no consequence.  We probably won't even cross paths.  The statistical probability is 1 in 7 Billion.  Most of you won't even leave your comfort zone, home, neighborhood, city, whatever...  Couple that with distance, continents, ability to travel, etc...the odds become astronomical

Anyway

RANT OVER.