Is there anyone you 100% regret meeting?

[DishLady]

I was thinking about this bc I'm always one to think God puts folks on my path for a reason. However a few times I've wondered... "WHY tf THIS one, God?" then He and I have a silent chitchat (which is mostly me grumbling to myself while I make dinner). He usually sends me something that makes me laugh when I'm furious with Him. Can't stay mad at God for too long, I guess.

And then it comes. The silver lining. This person was awful, but I learned ___ or I met ___ or something small happened that I turned into a positive. While I've stopped talking to the person, the positive is then staring me in the face.

So in the end even if I feel hurt after parting ways with someone I do end up appreciating something about the encounter.

What about you all?

[OlderAndWiser]

There are two women who I regret meeting.

I married the first time at 32 years old. Debby was a charming woman and I ignored the warning signs of her borderline personality. I remained married to her for 17 years because I am not a quitter. She could not have children and that is probably for the best, but by the time I was divorced, I was too old to start a family with another lady, so I have no children. It is one of the big regrets of my life. Debby died two years ago, but I felt only mild sadness as we had been divorced for 18 years at that point.

Teala was an alcoholic and I tried to help her but she turned on me and filed a false police report which led to me being arrested. A few months later, all charges were dropped but, in the meanwhile, she stole all of the contents of my home. I had to start over.

[MicahRaine]

I can't say that there is. I definitely regret how I met some people, events that happened after/because we met, etc., but I wouldn't say I actually regret having met them at all. All of my experiences have shaped who I am, and I'm proud of who I am. I wouldn't give myself away just to cleanse a painful memory.

[Anonymous]

The creepy guy in the park. This guy is stalker. Befriended me at first and became creepy.

[DishLady]

YIKES!

[worldscolide]

Just one. My ex. But if I had not met her, I'd not value my wife as much as I do.

[DishLady]

Ahaaa... silver lining.

[exitseven]

nah, even the jerks did not bother me all that much.

[ABitShattered]

Honestly no. Despite the pain and heartbreak given to me by others I am not me without them if that makes sense. It's all part of God sculpting me

[the_realist_]

Yes, but I rarely think of them unless brought up

[AgentG111]

Yes!

[LiamS95]

Yes there is