They’re my actions, my feelings, my thoughts.  So, it makes logical sense that my actions only effect me, right?  Well, that’s not the case and I’ve had too many first hand experiences in finding out that’s not the case. 

 Is there some type of old saying that we hurt those closest to us the most?  Whether or not it’s a saying, it’s certainly the truth.  We put on our best behavior for our co-workers, bosses, even other shoppers in wal-mart.  Then we save our bad attitudes and ugly behavior for those we love the most.  Why, oh why?  We can’t control what goes on around us or everything that happens to us, but we can control how we respond.  And we can control how we act around others.  We really should be giving our “best behavior” and best attitude to those we love the most:  significant others, household family members, etc.  We love them the most, so don’t they deserve the very best from us? 

If there’s something about me that I don’t like about myself, I have the ability to change it;  I don’t always treat those closest to me as well as they deserve to be treated.  And for that, I have regret.  I want to live my life without regret.  I want to live my life in truth and honesty and be proud of my actions.