[quote=AN][quote=briansd1]I watch my sister-in-law and she lives for her child. Without the child they would be divorced already. The child keeps her busy and out of my brother’s hair so it works out just fine. The child gives her purpose in life.
Sure my brother loves his kid but it was more for her than for him.
BTW, it was supposed to be an “accident”. Sure it was.[/quote]
Two people giving up personal happiness for the happiness and betterment of another person. Sounds pretty selfless to me. When’s the last time you sacrifice your own happiness for the happiness of another?[/quote]
Virtually every act is an act of selfishness in some way, shape or form. Altruism is a myth. When I stroke a check for $1,000 to Smile Train it’s because I derive pleasure from the idea that I’m improving the lives of kids with cleft palates. Yes, I’m helping other folks, but ultimately it’s about me and what I get out of the act.
