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sometimes its hard not to give too much advice
posted by
MsVision
on August 24, 2006 at 6:18 AM
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Brisbane-
Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forward.
--Soren Kierkegaard
I am jazzed about this quote. I try not to be an enabler (rescuer) and it was easier when I made money. . . reality has forced me to face the problem with my would-have-been rescued rather than just bail them out. Luckily, I've never felt talken advantage of or taken for granted.
Cee 
posted by
LadyCeeMarie
on August 20, 2006 at 5:16 PM
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Brisbane Artist
Jo .. I saw your comment on my post and laughed, it was so great to see you there again.
Rescuing has always been a part of my personality and as you stated it's not always the best course to take for ourselves or the person who is in need of help. I try hard to let others fend for themselves but I think that my close friends and family can see right through me and know that I'll be there before they hit bottom. In all fairness to my kids they have grown into responsible men and women.. with 2 exceptions. 
posted by
BrightIrish
on August 16, 2006 at 9:05 PM
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I try to "teach" friends to help themselves but the stubborn ones insist on me doing everything for them.
(B)
posted by
A-and-B
on August 16, 2006 at 3:31 PM
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