Is there a person for whom YOU are the most important person?

[valis]

Be honest. For me it's a YES.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

1. Nope.

Except for a couple of cats.

[valis]

3. OK, cats count too. And puppies too. :)

[DIKB]

2. No.

Even when I thought I could have answered this question w/ a "Yes" I would have been wrong. She was going behind my back and cheating on me, so I can't say I EVER have been someone's "most important". . . Now if you'll excuse me I think I'll go cry myself to sleep ;.;

[halobeam]

22. I'm so sorry.

Sometimes it just sucks. :pals:

[Left Is Write]

4. Yep.

[GirlinContempt]

5. Yes

[salib]

6. My Wife.

[johnnie]

7. No

[MuseRider]

8. Sadly I don't think so anymore.

My boys are now away and while I am certain that I am very important to them they are busy learning to be adults and on their own as they should be, at least that is what I expect of them. Nothing to be sad about there, it is the way it should be.

My dogs, cats and horses need and love me and that keeps me very happy and content.

I realize this seems kinda sad but it really is not, just a change of life. I am very happy.

[johnnie]

9. Um

Don't fool yourself. Moms are very important, and you just might not know that right now.

[valis]

11. Agree...

[MuseRider]

21. OK

It was really not a pity post. I know that I am important but they have to start their lives, you know? It is fine and OK and exactly what they should be doing now.

[halobeam]

23. I see myself in a few years from now

saying the same thing. My kids are getting older way too fast. Many times I stop myself and just take in the moments of their youth. Like a mental snapshot. I love every single time I can still pick up my littlest one. It won't be long now, when I can't do that anymore.

You sound like a parent that everyone would wish for.

Based on your unselfish support and unconditional love (oozing out of your posts), your children are going to be more than fine. You're POV is solid. Be proud of yourself.

[MuseRider]

24. How very nice of you

to say that! I had a less than wonderful childhood and was determined that I would give my children the most loving and stable childhood I could. You are doing exactly what I did, I made mental snapshots and kept things close to my heart while telling myself that they were only with me for a short time. It is very hard but my youngest has been gone almost a year now and I am getting used to it.

DU mothers and fathers helped me get through it. This place is amazing. You know what? As you have probably already noticed, the kids just get better and better as they reach new levels. Well, they continue to do that after they leave. It is very much fun watching them do this.

My youngest is actually a DUer, he mostly lurks. Just in case he sees this, HI SWEETIE!

[Cyndee_Lou_Who]

10. Yes, at least one. I'm a single mom.

:)

[Serial Mom]

49. Make that two ...

you are a daughter too!

[tjdee]

12. Yes....

But one day I would like to be the most important person in an adult's life. I think that makes me an egomaniac.

:scared:

[In_The_Wind]

13. yes

[blue neen]

14. Yes.

[rumpel]

15. My Newfoundland and my Briard. I don't think my daughter cares much

for me.

[progmom]

16. yep

:D

[valis]

18. Me?

[Lady Effingbroke]

17. No.

[Lady President]

19. No

I do have people who love me, so it's not a sad situation. But no, I'm not the most important person in anyone's life.

[Danmel]

20. I imagine I am to my kids

and most likely my husband but if he put the kids ahead of me, I'd understand that it was only in small incremental ways and because they are young.

[Melynn]

25. No.

It's a good question. I realize that I'm not the most important person for anyone in this world but I also realize I don't care. As long as I'm enjoying my life, what difference doesn't it make?

[CaliforniaPeggy]

26. Yes.

My husband.

[BlondieK143]

27. Wow, this is depressing.

That would be a no.

[SKKY]

28. Well, I'd like to say my wife, but I think that's changed...

...now that we have a son.

[supernova]

29. Yes, there is... ME!

It's ME! :-)

If you had asked is there *another* person for whom I am the most important person, the answer is no. Everyone I know has their own lives and their own families.

But I am the most important person in my life.

[benny05]

42. You have a point

Because if you don't make it happen for yourself, you get nowhere.

In answer to the question otherwise, I think the answer is no for the most part, but I think my mom would consider me pretty important as I am one of her lifelines.

[StopTheMorans]

30. you can't count yourself

[supernova]

31. Why discount yourself?

[luvLLB]

32. yes, two or three people.

[Samurai_Writer]

33. Yes, my son

We have a wonderful relationship. He's almost 24 years old, and I'm 44. I raised him as a single parent, and was always the 'cool mom' because I was younger than everyone else's parents.

I had to move away from him 3 years ago to find a decent job. He's still in Houston, while I'm in Florida. That was one of the hardest things I ever had to do, was leaving him, even though he was an adult and independent at that point. He calls me a couple of times a week and always asks when I'm moving back.

Peace,
Bella

[MissMillie]

34. Well, I hope my kids....

but I guess ya never know.

[Left_Winger]

35. No

At least that I know of.

[Burma Jones]

36. Sure

My Wife,

the kids think both of us are the most important....

[greeneyedpookie]

37. Oh yes

My hubby seems to think that I am very important, same with my daughter and both of my parents. I am like their shoulder when things get rough. I am always there for all of them.

GEP

:bounce:

[Dogmudgeon]

38. Nope.

Fortunately, I tend not to measure things in my life like that.

--p!

[La Lioness Priyanka]

39. yes for several people

[Skittles]

40. nope

and I very much like it that way

[NMMNG]

41. I can safely say no

Que sera.

[Mutley]

43. I think so.

[Omphaloskepsis]

44. I hope not.

I don't have kids and my family is a major irritation. My plan is to get away. They hate me and I hate them. We should never talk again, I don't have a problem with that. When I move they will not get the new number.

[Hugin]

45. Sadly, I don't think so.

I'm perpetually a third wheel in all my relations.

It's made me a true appreciator of self, though.
Good exchange as I've kept myself pretty interested
over the years.

[peacebuzzard]

46. Yes! I am the proud guardian of 4 rescue pooches. I go to work 18 days a

month for my crew. When I finally make it home to my 2 acres of woods on a hill, I do their shopping, their cleaning, and pay the pet sitter since I am gone 75% of the time. My reward? Great company when I am finally back, w/ all that peace and quiet. No one to nag me, complain or whine to me (well, my Bela Bassett is a little vocal when I first come in, but she is so sweet and cuddly it does not bother me) and I do not have to compromise my life. Everything is so complicated currently that I would never be able to control my blood pressure if I had to explain my every step of the way to someone. I am certainly not anyone's entertainment center except for the 4 pooches aforementioned.

[mr blur]

47. Yep, mrs blur

and my son. It's a responsibility and a joy.

[VelmaD]

48. I have a 6 year old nephew...

who lives about 4 hours away. I don't know about all the time...but when I come to visit I'm sure the most important person in the world to him for a few days. The hugs I get when I walk through the door are about the most precious thing in the world to me. :)

[Lorien]

50. Yes.