Why are loved-ones sometimes treated abominably?
by VincentAurelius in Six-Word Memoirs on Love & Heartbreak on Jun 19, 2012 | 
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“True love. Promised to outlive him.”
Mid fifties, married thirty years. My husband has sweetly asked me to try to outlive him, because he doesn't want to face life alone.
His odds are pretty good. Both our mothers (still living!) outlived our fathers. And our grandmothers...
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Dean6805 says,
What's the old saying, "familiarity breeds contempt." Sad but sometimes true. I guess we tend to behave the worst around those who know us best, because there's an expected understanding and/or forgiveness. Not that it makes it right.VincentAurelius says,
Too true I'm afraid Dean.maryjane31 says,
Was there not a song named "You Always Hurt The One You Love?" I don't know the reason people, including myself, do it but we do. I think Dean6805 gave an excellent explanation. Thanks Dean.