Garga Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 I used to gossip. A lot. And it ruined some friendships. For the past 5 years I've worked very hard on not gossiping and I feel that today I have shown that I'm pretty much DONE with gossiping! Two examples just today: There was an event I went to that I didn't enjoy. Five years ago I would have prattled on about what I didn't like about it to DH the whole way home. But instead I had NO desire to talk bad about it and started focusing on the things I DID like about it, so I wouldn't be dwelling on the negative. And there's a person I know that needs a loan. Dh and I had to discuss whether we could/would give them the loan and I felt HORRIBLE having to discuss it with DH. Because now I cannot stand to talk about people behind their back--even when I *have* to (like trying to decide about the loan.) I actually felt sick to my stomach talking about the person and their situation. There are a lot of other times when I've not gossiped and I wanted to. But today, I didn't gossip and I didn't even WANT to!!! I've turned a corner. Dang. I hope this post isn't gossiping. I was just so proud of myself that the desire to talk bad about people has finally been overcome. I just wanted to share and find out if anyone else has had success in bettering themselves. So, does anyone else have a vice that you've purposed to overcome, and you did overcome? (Or is that a gossipy question?? Oh dear.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runninmommy Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Well, I have many vices. I am currently working on 3 of them It is hard, but rewarding. Keep up the good work. You'll get there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXMomof4 Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 It's funny - when I label something a vice, it makes me defiantly hold on to it. Even something I *KNOW* I should work on removing from my life, if someone (even my own self) tells me I ought to, I get perturbed that someone should try to tell me what to do, so, by golly, I'm not going to. Ridiculous, no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 I think I'm making progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lollie010 Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 I quite smoking 15 years ago and also at that time dealt with a major "flare for the dramatic." My dh and I thank God often that we were able to overcome such a strong addiction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 For the past 5 years I've worked very hard on not gossiping and I feel that today I have shown that I'm pretty much DONE with gossiping! :hurray: Good for you! I'm sure it took a lot of effort on your part, and you should be very proud of yourself! Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peek a Boo Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 hey -I'm no quitter!!! :D ha ha.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 I used to do a lot of things in my B.C. days, that I won't go into here. hehehe But the one that persisted even after becoming a Christian was smoking. It took me a long time to finally decide to quit for good and when I did, I didn't look back. I'm not sure how long it's been since I smoked but probably at least 13 or 14 years now. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam Wilhelm Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 I quit drinking (alcohol) 20 years ago! Just before I met my husband I saw that I was drinking too much and out of control......... so I stopped. Within a few weeks I met hubby and he has never had a drink. it's a good thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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