Ambivalence

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Ambivalence

Postby Modi » Tue Nov 25, 2008 1:32 pm

Ambivalence: the coexistence in one person's mind of opposing feelings.
from Ger. Ambivalenz, coined 1910 by Ger. psychologist Eugen Bleuler (on model of equivalence, etc.) from L. ambi- "both" + valentia "strength," from prp. of valere "be strong" (see valiant).
From etymonline.com
Adjective: ambivelent

Many people become ambivelent when it come to life changing decisions.
"Do you want to know hell, it's depths; hell is the company of the ignorant." My translation for a verse by Omar Al-Khayyam.

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Postby Cacasenno » Tue Nov 25, 2008 3:38 pm

Do I like this word?
Yes and no

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Postby Stargzer » Mon Dec 01, 2008 10:36 pm

This is the opposite of:
Stress: The confusion created when one's mind tries to overcome the body's basic need to choke the living daylights out of some idiot that desperately needs it.
There is a LOT of stress in my life! :evil:
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Postby Perry » Tue Dec 02, 2008 11:20 am

This is the opposite of:
Stress: The confusion created when one's mind tries to overcome the body's basic need to choke the living daylights out of some idiot that desperately needs it.
There is a LOT of stress in my life! :evil:
Try rereading the Turkey stories you brought to our attention. They are great for stress relief.
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Postby Modi » Tue Dec 02, 2008 1:51 pm

There is a LOT of stress in my life!
I hope that you don't have to "choke the living daylight out of" them.
"Do you want to know hell, it's depths; hell is the company of the ignorant." My translation for a verse by Omar Al-Khayyam.

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Postby Slava » Tue Dec 02, 2008 3:18 pm

There is a LOT of stress in my life!
I hope that you don't have to "choke the living daylight out of" them.
Use diplomacy:

"The art of telling someone to go to the devil in such a way that he looks forward to the trip."

One of my favorite daffy-definitions.
Life is like playing chess with chessmen who each have thoughts and feelings and motives of their own.


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