The Question of Liking

That Christian Website ^ | 3/22/2011 | Travis Main

[hawkins]

Girls ask themselves this question. Guys ask the same thing too. Movie stars ask this question. First grade teachers ask it as well. This question greatly troubles some individuals, while others don’t struggle with it too much. Yet, the question is there. There are people who make this the objective of their life. It does not matter what they have to do, they will do it to bring about the desired result. Many parents worry about this with their children. They do so to their own detriment. Politicians typically don’t care about this as long as they get votes. Someone looking for a lifelong relationship deeply contemplates this question, because it will affect who they marry.

The actress Sally Field received an Oscar for her role in Places in the Heart. During her acceptance speech in a reference to another role she played, she stated “The first time I didn’t feel it, but this time I feel it, and I can’t deny the fact that you like me, right now, you like me!” Therein is the question at the heart of the matter. “Do they really like me?” How can a person be sure? Is there a test? Most people would like to know the answer to this question before they put their trust in someone else. Of course, in some situations such as a banker and their customers, the relationship must not always rely on liking for there to be trust. Still, a great number of people will not do their banking in certain places unless this attribute exists.

StumbleUpon, Facebook, Youtube, and other social networks utilize “liking”. Do they really like me? Sorry, but if the “likes” counter doesn’t go...

[hawkins]

To Like or not to Like... that is the question...

[Berlin_Freeper]

If people don’t like me there is something wrong with them.

[Navy Patriot]

I don’t want to be liked, I want to be left alone, so I need to be feared.

[hawkins]

In regard to buying a dog, sometimes I am pretty sure the only reason the dog likes me is for treats.