If I had to choose, I would rather have................

[NaMeaHou]

understanding than respect.

You? What would you rather have?

[Feanorcurufinwe]

1. If you aren't understood, how could you really be respected?

People would be respecting the false image they have, instead.

[populistmom]

2. Good question

For a long time, I would have said respect. I've lived my life on a very strait, "good" path for a long time, but lately I'm leaning more towards understanding. I think we all need validation, but we have to figure it out if we want it more from society or from the people who we can mutually care for on a smaller level. Good question.

[Leftist78]

3. Respect

but I'm coming at this from a musical perspective. I'd much rather be the misunderstood, but highly respected uber-influential musical genius than the rich shallow completely understood pop star who never gets any artistic respect from anybody.

[HEyHEY]

4. wow..tricky

I say understanding...cause then I know people have a reason not to respect me.