Let's speak hypothetically

[kate1976]

If you had the chance of happiness and love with the knowledge that it would come to an end in a few months, would you take it?

[bexbex78]

No. I think the dissapointment after would be depressing...then again, if you didn't take the chance you might live a life of regret. Tough question!

If you took the chance wouldn't you be setting yourself up for a heartbreak?

[kate1976]

I agree you'd be setting yourself up for heartbreak but as you say could you then live a life of regret?

It is a toughie, I think I'd go for it though, life's too short to not take opportunities!

[Greedyfly]

Always - you can never fall in love too many times I dont think. This life is for living not regretting. Pain heals regret never goes away.

[Drisgirl]

No - I would be devastated and then become a stalker!!

Mind you we all take chances when we meet someone because we dont know how its going to pan out.I prefer to go with the long haul hypothetically:)

[chimney]

Yes I would, if i've learnt anything in my 24 years on this planet it's never pass up a good opportunity when it comes along. And also when one door closes, another one opens

[patc7641]

No, I had it once when I was younger for about 3 years. I lost it and have never gotten over it, that was twenty years ago. I would rather not have had it at all. Sounds sad, but I have found new happiness and love, but it will never be the same or as intense.

[sunseeker]

Some people go their whole lives without either happiness or love - if you get the chance, grab it with both hands, no matter how long it lasts. Life changes all the time but no-one can take away happy memories.

[Goodsoulette]

Drisgirl - lol. That would be me too.

[stevie_c2it]

Yes, life is for living. When they prepare to close the lid on your box, will you be able to answer truely that you lived and loved, and yes, sometimes lost, but at least didn't spend your time trying to get along without daring to experience the myriad of pleasures this world offers?

Regret, and missed chances are the 'stalkers' to avoid. That and any man who wears a skirt in winter!

[Drisgirl]

I have loved and lost and thats the reason I wouldnt want to purposely want to go there again.I have also perpetrated hurt to others and I wouldnt want to be responsible for that either again.

I've maybe on a serious note have been there and bought the T-Shirt and I would have to have met my kindred spirit to embark again.

kate-I know its hypothetical and unrealistic but if there was a dead cert neither would be hurt in the end then yes I would do it.

[kate1976]

Thank you for all your replies, makes interesting reading and like everything in life the answers have their pros and cons!

Thanks again for taking the time to reply!

[Englishbird]

I wouldn't want to, because it's not natural to put yourself in a position where you know it's going to hurt, but I also know I'd do it anyway.

Think about it this way, if you met someone you really liked and they told you that they had six months to live, would you want to be with them for that six months.

[yellowduck]

Far better to have loved and lost than to have never loved at all x

[fideldyfee]

definitely yes! i agree with yellowduck

[lady_p_gold]

Yes I would. I have always gone for things however mad and however foolhardy if my heart has wanted it. I have been buffetted and battered but I wouldn't have changed it for the world, I call it living a life and not staying safe and then wondering what you missed.

[Sassea]

Absolutely... Knowing ahead of time helps you deal with the unevitable and enjoy the time together as much as possible and have good memories. It would be a lot harder to deal with if you did not know, but if you really love this person, by all means GO FOR IT and thoroughly enjoy each other and life to the fullest... You may very well regret it if you don't.