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Ambersmom
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Sharon
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Do you think people can change?
Do you think people can change WHO they are? The makeup and foundation of who they are as a person? Or do you think they can do a good disguise job to get what they want from people (be it a reaction or a misguided sense of trust, etc.?)?
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DebG
Pick a cause & stand up for it
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The cure IS worse!
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Re: Do you think people can change?
I 100% believe people can change!
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| Posted 4/6/06 1:37 PM |
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LadyMaravilla
Fall Is Here
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Sonia
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Re: Do you think people can change?
I don't think people can change their core(or true beleifs or standards) I don't know if that makes sense. I can shange the way I act towards my MIL but it doesn't mean I'm being honest or true w/ the way I really want to be towards her.
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| Posted 4/6/06 1:39 PM |
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Lisa
I'm a PANK!!!
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Professional Aunts No Kids
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Re: Do you think people can change?
I believe that can change
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| Posted 4/6/06 1:40 PM |
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CathyB
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Re: Do you think people can change?
I think that if a person truly wants to change they can.
My parents were 21 when they married and my dad was a big partier. My mom thought my dad would change/mature when they got married and had kids. They ended up divorced b/c my dad felt like my mom was no fun and didn't want to go out to bars and leave us with babysitters.
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| Posted 4/6/06 1:40 PM |
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Ambersmom
Straight up nasty
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Sharon
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Re: Do you think people can change?
Posted by DebG
I 100% believe people can change!
Do you have any examples? I'm dealing with a situation right now where I'm debating on whether someone has really changed or if they are the same old sleaze they've always been.
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| Posted 4/6/06 1:40 PM |
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Michi
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Re: Do you think people can change?
I think the essence of the person stays the same
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| Posted 4/6/06 1:40 PM |
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LadyMaravilla
Fall Is Here
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Sonia
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Re: Do you think people can change?
Posted by muchinluvmichi
I think the essence of the person stays the same
I agree.
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| Posted 4/6/06 1:41 PM |
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Shelly
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Re: Do you think people can change?
If they want to- yes.
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| Posted 4/6/06 1:46 PM |
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baghag
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Re: Do you think people can change?
Posted by Ambersmom
Posted by DebG
I 100% believe people can change!
Do you have any examples? I'm dealing with a situation right now where I'm debating on whether someone has really changed or if they are the same old sleaze they've always been.
Withouth going into detail, I was a pretty awful person. I have definitely changed for the better in the last five years. I look back and cringe at who i used to be, and i don't think i have it in me to be that way again.
Message edited 4/6/2006 1:52:16 PM.
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| Posted 4/6/06 1:49 PM |
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dm24angel
Happiness
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Re: Do you think people can change?
I truly believe people can change.
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| Posted 4/6/06 1:50 PM |
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BabyAvocado
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Re: Do you think people can change?
Absolutely.
Unfortunately, in my experience I have only seen people change for the worse, not for the better.
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| Posted 4/6/06 1:51 PM |
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MrsERod
Praying for Everyone.
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Re: Do you think people can change?
Posted by Shellyesq
If they want to- yes.
i agree.
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| Posted 4/6/06 1:52 PM |
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MommyofG
just the girls
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Re: Do you think people can change?
Change? No.
Mature- Yes
Control their behavior- Yes
but I dont think people really "change" who they are inside with thier beliefs and views however I do believe people will see a change in that person if they learn how to control themselves in situations and mature.
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| Posted 4/6/06 1:53 PM |
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nrthshgrl
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Re: Do you think people can change?
Yes. I agree - if they want to, they can absolutely change.
If you need an example, i have a relative that went into recovery, had years of therapy and now has much healthier relationships than I ever thought she could. She's changed - and I'm extremely proud of her for seeing that she needed to do it.
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| Posted 4/6/06 1:54 PM |
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MikesWife
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Re: Do you think people can change?
Posted by girlygrl33
Change? No.
Mature- Yes
Control their behavior- Yes
but I dont think people really "change" who they are inside with thier beliefs and views however I do believe people will see a change in that person if they learn how to control themselves in situations and mature.
I agree.
I believe that you can't change the stripes on a zebra.
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| Posted 4/6/06 2:07 PM |
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CkGm
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Re: Do you think people can change?
I believe people can change their behaviors or even values if they choose but not the essential person they are deep down inside.
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| Posted 4/6/06 2:11 PM |
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Shanti
True love
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Re: Do you think people can change?
Posted by CkGm
I believe people can change their behaviors or even values if they choose but not the essential person they are deep down inside.
I agree!
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| Posted 4/6/06 2:13 PM |
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dpli
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Re: Do you think people can change?
I think so much of what we see in people or observe about them is their behavior, so I think when people say someone can control their behavior, that is changing, at least how the world perceives you. I am not sure how many people really get to see my essence or the true me, so how would they know if I truly changed or not?
I also think this brings up the whole nature vs. nuture debate. We are shaped by those around us and influenced greatly by our families and friends. I think when some of those influences are missing from our lives (both positive and negative) our outlook changes and so does our behavior.
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| Posted 4/6/06 2:15 PM |
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Boobobunny
Live in the Present
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Re: Do you think people can change?
I know that I am a very different person since James was born...I think I appreciated my family and friends more...and I am more humble.
I do believe that people can change....but it usually takes some sort of life experience to prompt the change...JMHO
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| Posted 4/6/06 2:25 PM |
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LI2VA
Love my life!!
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Re: Do you think people can change?
i think people can change their behavior, but i don't think they can change their character.
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