Solutions, not problems | hewhopleasures's Blog

"I tell them there's no problems, only solutions." John Lennon

This is how I live my life.  So many people focus only on the problems.  I (finally) understand the need to acknowledge or identify the problem first, but then I think it's time to get to the solution part.

So here's the problem: Someone I love so much it hurts will only focus on the problem.  She calls me for advice but with every solution I offer, she only sees more problems.  Many times these problems directly affect me and my life very much, so I have a vested interest.  But while I try to deal with it, she wallows in her state of panic and often does not even allow me to offer advice, much less follow it.

Solution: ?????