80/20 Rule

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Registered: 04-14-2006
80/20 Rule
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Tue, 10-16-2007 - 7:24am
I just saw the new movie Why Did I Get Married? The 80/20 rule was brought up. Basically, it states that in a LTR, that the best you can hope for is to find 80 percent compatiblity and people make mistakes and leave for the person that fulfills the other 20 percent and then regrets it. Agree or Disagree?
iVillage Member
Registered: 10-09-2007
In reply to: bosoxlady
Tue, 10-16-2007 - 3:41pm
Disagree.
iVillage Member
Registered: 11-30-2006
In reply to: bosoxlady
Tue, 10-16-2007 - 4:40pm

I didnt see the movie so thanks for sharing.

iVillage Member
Registered: 10-14-1999
In reply to: bosoxlady
Tue, 10-16-2007 - 4:46pm

I read this somewhere I forget - better expanded - that no one

Toni

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Registered: 04-14-2006
In reply to: bosoxlady
Tue, 10-16-2007 - 8:10pm
Thanks Toni. Youd expanded well. To me the 80/20 rule makes perfect sense. I have decided not to settle for less
iVillage Member
Registered: 10-14-1999
In reply to: bosoxlady
Tue, 10-16-2007 - 9:25pm

good for you - make sure you know what you can't live without - I've heard lots of stories on line and from other friends who are missing something that means a great deal to them from their relationships or marriages - and it has caused lots of unhappiness and stress.

Toni

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Registered: 04-14-2006
In reply to: bosoxlady
Wed, 10-17-2007 - 12:54am
Beleive me I know...I was married for 20 years to a man that I am still good friends with and share 2 awesome kids with, but we did not have 80. My current boyfriend is not 80, but I think that I have now found close to it. So the current guy will be gone this week and I will begin with extreme caution with the new one. :)