WOW…. Where has it gone on these boards? Generalizations and stereo-types flooding through our threads. Someone who doesn’t line up with Biblical, Marriage-Builder, or our own concepts of right and wrong, so we grab the biggest rock we can find and hurl it at them. In the words of Rodney King “Can’t we all just get along”… I’ll be the 1st to admit I’m as guilty as anyone and for those who I have offended, I’m apologize.

Let us always remember that the person you’re typing to is first, a person and because they are here more than likely they are going through some tough emotional times. Sometimes our thought processes and judgments are clouded and influenced by the situations we are in and in some case our opinions and Points of View are simply different than yours. Now I am in no implying that we should agree on everything or be all overly sensitive or anything like that, I am simply implying that we should ALL post with RESPECT.

And to US old-timers out there “SHAME ON US”. Some of us have healed, have moved on, are healthy and aren’t relating to the new comer. I’m saddened when I see a newby post, get blasted, and not return. That’s a person we can’t help because we ran them off. IMHO the “new comer” is the most important member of these boards. Through them we can give back to the principles that helped us and draw from their growth. I have to say that I’m glad that I was greeted respectfully for my life would be totally different now had I not took up residence with the good folks that bless these boards.

Marriage Builders did not save my marriage but it, and the great many friends I have made here, has been an integral part in saving me as a person. For this I am in debt to these boards and the wonderful people that visit them.

God Bless each and every one of you…

Hugs, Thoughts, & Prayers

<small>[ February 23, 2005, 11:47 AM: Message edited by: LostHusband ]</small>

Well said!

I bump this to the top!

Ali~

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Yes,newcomers are what it's all about. Most people come here the way I did, in pain and desperate not knowing what to do or how to do it. I'm so grateful to the advice and support I received.

Remember, we all have to learn to accept our part in whatever happened in our M's. MB is a place to learn that lesson, to heal, and to grow into someone who can lead the way for those unfortunate enough to end up here after us.