Would you rather be with somebody who is fair-minded (fair meaning just) or like-minded?
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It would be nice to be with someone like-minded, but in the end it would be best to be with fair-minded. they would be more trustworthy in the end
I agree. Fair-minded to me also means more trustworthy since people’s “likes” change. Do you think it is possible to have both–to enjoy the company of fair-minded people?
i believe so, but one relationship may end up being broken due to trust issues
Do you think it is hard to trust fair-minded people? Trust can be hard. I know what you mean.
i don’t trust easily. I used to but not anymore, what about you?
I am pretty picky about whom I trust with what. I think that comes with experience, though. Not everybody can be trusted because some people just refuse to be responsible. I have had to learn a lot about healthy boundaries over the years. That is for sure.
By “be with” do you mean right now or all the time? In general, I’d say I prefer the company of fair-minded people, because their conversation would tend to improve my own, and because they wouldn’t commit an injustice in the name of anything I believe in.
I appreciate you, raineyview. More questions are so lovely. Assumptions can be made about how I phrased it, and you picked that out. Of course, assumptions can be made since justice might not exactly be understood either. “Be with” meaning in the company of, hanging out with…
I would prefer fair minded people to like minded people since attitudes do change with time and not all for the better. A fair minded person would be open to compromise whereas in the extreme a like minded person may not.
Me too! I prefer fair-minded people as long as they have a good sense of justice…and mercy:) How do we ascertain who is just? Do you think that figuring this out is something difficult to do sometimes?
Like-minded people can be so pleasant to be with! and almost always make me feel good about myself and my views. However, just-minded people, even in making me uncomfortable, are more likely to challenge me to growth and greatness. They are perhaps the most special kind of friend/partner.
Beautifully said! Fair-minded people can be challenging, that is for sure, and I think they do help us grow, too. So do you think it is possible to be with people who are like-minded and fair-minded at the same time? And, do you it’s possible for you to be that special kind of friend? Thank you so much for stopping by to share your thoughts. I really appreciate it, peacefulpartings…
Yes! I think a certain element of like-mindedness is necessary for a friendship to even begin. – I try and I hope that I can provide what my friends need, in whatever context. Still improving, I’m sure, but they support me in that also!
I prefer a person that have two quality together, fair and like-minded.
People must have a principle in life and at same time easy going.
I meet a lot of people like this, rich and humble, educated and easy going, super clever and not show off.
I agree with you hifzan shafiee. I don’t think it must be fair or like-minded as my question suggested; you are a careful reader and thinker–I really appreciate that. I also think it is quite possible to have fair and like-minded companions. Thank you for your input.