I admit I've been guilty of wanting to say hurtful things to people who say hurtful things to me. However, I know from experience this is not the best policy.

I cannot control what people say to me. but I have to admit it can be hard sometimes when people repeatedly say demeaning things to be over and over again. I often just want to say something even more mean back (and unfortunately more times that I am willing to admit have done so).

I am hoping others can be warned that trying to get even by hurting someone who has hurt you is not the best way to live. You may think you have won, but in the end you have lost because you have stooped to their level.

I at one time believed that if everyone just did what I wanted or acted how I wanted them to act I would be happy. But that's not happiness. That's control.

One very important lesson I learned in life: Never do something you would be afraid to tell others you did. Otherwise, you could live with the guilt that if people found out they would be hurt-not only about what you did but because you kept what you did from that person. The only question left is, do you tell the people indirectly affected what you did?

When I was younger I read I should wait to get married until I am financially, emotionally, and spiritually stable. I wish I had never listened.  

I may have made quite a bit of mistakes, but at least they were my mistakes. ~Julie Blodgett

Getting along with yourself makes it easier to deal with other people. ~Julie Blodgett

Life is like a line that is drawn into many tangents. ~Julie Blodgett

I learned that there is a fine line between assertiveness and aggressiveness. If only the line were a little less unclear at times.

You should be careful not to pass opportunities up while chasing the "one that got away."

I`m learning my lesson about watching what I say online.

A very important lesson learned: Trying to prevent from getting hurt is what causes the most hurt in the end. Because then all you are forever stuck on is what might have been.

I want someone to know I still care? So what do I do? Call him a sociopathic insensitive pr*ck. NOT my finest moment!!!

I realize I get carried away sometimes.I truly do,however, hope at least some of my life questioning has helped others.