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Have you ever desired something so strongly, that you went to extremes to get it?

Asked by Holden_Caulfield (1139points) January 12th, 2010

In other words… have you ever wanted or desired something so strongly that you did everything in your power and beyond to get it whether it was a person, thing, status, position, etc. and ultimately, no matter what you did, the object of your desire was beyond your reach? And only after you gave up the dream of having it, and walked away, found that it became available to you? Did you still want it? Did you take it? If you did, was it still as desireable of an object once you had it?

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njnyjobs's avatar

I would attempt to reach for more desire in consentious legal and moral ways.

Holden_Caulfield's avatar

I figured my question was too vague for answers… Should have phrased it better. What I wanted to know is have you ever been in a situation where you tried so hard to win something over… and it was onlu when you gave up that you were able to have it? Let’s narrow it down to a person you once felt connected to… Someone you thought was a the “one” or a good fit for you and yet no mater what you did, you were unable to win it over. You tried and tried. Eventually, you gave up and walked away. When you were at THAT point, did the situation turn around and you found yourself with a decision to make? Take what you wanted, or continue walking? If yu took it, did it lose it’s “luster”?

wundayatta's avatar

That happened the first few times I fell in love. Here’s hoping it happens again.

mass_pike4's avatar

oh ya…beanie babies! When you get up at 4 am just to get to the store that has the new beanie babies and wait in line for 2 hours before it opens

faye's avatar

I wanted my ex, got him, didn’t want him. I think I was really stupid and had some made up idea in my head or maybe I don’t want to commit so I used him as a shield.

lilikoi's avatar

For some people the thrill is in the chase.

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