People frequently say “at least you have your health”. I used to think it was the most important thing you could have, and I’ve struggled for many years now with terrible back problems that have left me disabled. I used to say that I would do or give absolutely ANYTHING on earth to be well again, but a few days ago I realized that was not true. Instead of health, I got true love, which I value tremendously. I was thinking the other day that the only thing on earth I would not give up to be well again is my husband.
It’s an odd question, I know- but if you had to pick, which would it be? Genuine, repectful, true love (fun, game playing, sledding together,mutual respect and trust,great sex kind of love) or excellent health? When I ask, I mean that if you are in love or planned on it, forget it. It’s health or love, one or the other.
If answering, indicate if you have had/have a serious health problem and how that affects your opinion.
Obviously my answer is love, as that choice has already been made for me. A few years ago I would have said health, though.
Zette
(I gotta stay away from therapy- see what it gets you thinking about??)
Love deifinitely. Although my health problems contributed to my loss of love
(1-1/2 yrs of little work makes money obsessed spouse antsy)
But you’re talking about true love- that only comes around once a century or so…
sorry- I should clarify. I don’t mean something terminal, I mean something that causes suffering daily and stops you from participating in many things you want to do (such as working, sitting, standing, running, jumping, and generally living life pain-free). This could be a bad back, bad knees, chronic fatigue syndrome, MS, MD- any number of illnesses.
This thread reminds me of the story of a senator meeting with a group of (formerly) homeless teens. He asked them if the government could only fund one thing, should it be housing, health care or education? The reply: Which two didyour* kid give up?*