if we forsake forming bonds in order to focus entirely on getting ahead in life, when we finally achieve that goal, how much time will be left? — Eric Wintjen
Would you have to desperately rush into a relationship as my parents did when you realize there is a such thing as too late? — Eric Wintjen
I'd, again, pull back a bit and say that I don't think love can ever be too late to foster. It's never too late to do good, to help carry another's suffering and burdens in life
Because of course, getting an education and a job is important, but if we forsake forming bonds in order to focus entirely on getting ahead in life, when we finally achieve that goal, how much time will be left? — Eric Wintjen
...if we forsake forming bonds in order to focus entirely on getting ahead in life... — Eric Wintjen
a pretty sound guide — apokrisis
I said this with the idea that having children and creating a family is an important part of creating and strengthening bonds which is of course an idea up for debate, and there is a biological timer on reproduction. — Eric Wintjen
If you pursue your education and fail to make bonds in the process, you are doing the education wrong. I'm 68 — mcdoodle
getting an education and a job is important, but if we forsake forming bonds in order to focus entirely on getting ahead in life, when we finally achieve that goal, how much time will be left? Would you have to desperately rush into a relationship as my parents did when you realize there is a such thing as too late? Or should you simply hope that when the end comes being surrounded by all of your trophies will be of some comfort? — Eric Wintjen
Having children may create stronger bonds between people, but you don't need to procreate in order to make intimate bonds with others...right?[/quote]
Certainly you do not. And to be frank I've heard that having a child puts a lot more stress and difficulty on a relationship or on marriage. — Buxtebuddha
Really showing your age here, doodley. — Buxtebuddha
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