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I was once taken in by a dear old German lady whilst serving in the army in Dortmund.

 

Me and my mates were on a three day orienteering exercise, and the old lady made dinner for us and let us sleep in her hay loft. She also gave us two bottles of wine and a loaf of fresh bread before we left.

 

Nowt wrong with getting taken in by someone. She was a saint, and me and the lads sent her some presents when we got back to barracks.

 

You didn't mean it this way did you minnime?:)

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i assume you mean in a relationship basis, in which case no, i haven't (unless you count a relationship that went on for nearly 2 years because he had me taken in that i was very nearly worthless - it's ok though, i dumped him. took the little effer by surprise, too. not that that made up for 2 years of emotional blackmail and misery, but it was better than nothing). I have been taken for a ride by a builder - it was horrible and stressful and wasted £1400, which he still owes us. however, he decided to move house as he owed 24k to various people (at least), and we don't know where to find him, so i doubt we'll ever see our money again. not as bad as being taken in on a personal matter, but still highly stressful, and you can't stop thinking about how stupid you were to trust him.

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no not just relationships friends n people who chat a load of rubbish say nice stuff as they know it what u want to hear but dont mean it:(

 

 

I think this has probably happened,at some point,to all of us.That said,as you get older,i think you learn not to base your self esteem on other people. Once you've mastered this,then it doesnt matter what people think of you?

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I think this has probably happened,at some point,to all of us.That said,as you get older,i think you learn not to base your self esteem on other people. Once you've mastered this,then it doesnt matter what people think of you?

thanx for that think i need to stop been more caring for others and think of me:)

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thanx for that think i need to stop been more caring for others and think of me:)

 

Absolutely.I think it is far easier to care for other people,rather than yourself(why do you think i went into nursing :hihi: ) Ultimately though,it becomes self defeating.

It becomes a vicious circle,of 'how could they do this to ME after all ive done for them'

then comes the 'i must be a terrible person' which make you feel even more negative about yourself.

The harsh reality is that you have to learn to love yourself,warts n all.Please dont rely on others to make you happy.

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