Never Say Goodbye--LJ Idol Week 1 Topic: Saying Goodbye

[sydb42]

I don't remember where I heard it, but a number of years ago I heard something along the lines of "Never say goodbye, always say 'see you later'". The idea behind this is that "goodbye" seems very final, whereas "see you later" leaves room for getting together again. This has been my philosophy on goodbyes ever since. For instance, when my

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[libra_dragon]

One of my best friends refuses to say good bye when she leaves or after a phone conversation so reading this made me think of her

[sydb42]

I'm glad what I wrote reminded you of someone so special to you. :)

[lilmissmagic71]

Good entry! A nice take on the subject!

[sydb42]

Thank you, I'm glad you liked it!

[jenandbronze]

It is interesting someone else thought of a similar topic as I did... and I didn't even read any entries until I wrote mine (grin).

When one door closes; another door opens. Remember that,... it is something I do, since change happens, or when we do have to say "see you later", it isn't always going to be the same all the time, same time or even same person.

[sydb42]

You know what they say about great minds. ;)

Thanks for the reminder about when a door closes, another one opens...very true!

[ahavah]

You make a very good point - there's definitely a time and place for goodbye. I'm like you though. I usually try to say "See you later" or, if it's true, "I love you." :)

[java_fiend]

Well, I hope a goodbye to LJ Idol isn't needed for you either! Good luck!