"The Grass is (NOT) Greener on the Other Side"

Sunday, July 15, 2012

"The Grass is (NOT) Greener on the Other Side"

Relationships in peoples lives can be wonderful or sometimes very frustrating, and a huge learning experience.
When we are young we think so many times that "The Grass is Greener on the Other Side" ... but it's (Not)!
Robert (Vegas Bob) Swetz has traveled over 40 States in America, traveled to one dozen different countries and been around the block 3 times. From my learning experiences have I learned if "The Grass is Greener on the Other Side" ... YES!

I am telling you that it's (NOT)!

Take a close look at the photo pic (above) that was taken at Pebble Beach California ...

Notice how the Grass on the Left Side of this small road looks a little yellow and not as Green as the Grass on the Right. The Grass is really no Greener ... the Grass on the Left just needs a little more "Tender Loving Care, Understanding, Unselfishness, Patience" ... or more Water and maybe some more Sun.

And when it comes to Family & Friends trying to tell you when the chips are down "The Grass is Greener on the Other Side" ... my advice would be ... tell as few people as possible. Family & Friends are not inside your heart, they do not know what goes on behind closed doors and peoples advice can sometimes make a good decision more confusing.

Take your time and really think about your decision ... and really all your relationship needs is some understanding, patience, tenderness, care, love and unselfishness ... ;o)

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Brenda Mullen

RE/MAX Associates - San Antonio, TX

Your San Antonio TX Real Estate Agent!!

Love this advice VB!! Sometimes all it takes is a little watering and tender love and care to make your grasss as green as possible :)!!

Jul 15, 2012 11:56 AM

Clint Mckie

Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM

Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Vegas Bob,

No matter the advice, you are still the one in control of your own destiny. It's up to you and you alone to understand what you want and need to do. A lot of times the grass in not greener on the other side.

Then and only then you can make the final decision for you and your loved ones.

I hope you make the right one.

All my best. Clint McKie

Jul 15, 2012 10:34 PM

Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®

RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI

Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

I hope things are solid with you and NUNU....you know how folks always read into the meaning of posts? Take care!

Jul 15, 2012 10:39 PM

Bruce Walter

Keller Williams Realty Lafayette/West Lafayette, Indiana - West Lafayette, IN

VB, I wondered if that was Pebble Beach and you confirmed it in your post. Great picture and analogy about the saying we have heard hundreds of times. How true-especially when we are quick to offer that line to our loved ones. Food for thought!!!

Jul 15, 2012 11:51 PM

Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR

Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA

(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Bob,

I made a major mistake 2 years ago. I too thought the grass was greener. I made a major blunder and left my brokerage and went to another one. One of my good friends had convinced me to to go with her to the new company. I learned later, I made a major mistake but I do not blame anyone but myself for the decision I made. But...sometimes you just cannot go home again. I wish I could put everything back but it is too late. Your post hit home.

Have a great week.

Jul 16, 2012 02:10 AM

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

Hello everyone and thanks for stopping by ... things are going OK ... "One Day at a Time"

VB ;o)

Jul 16, 2012 06:25 AM

"The Grass is (NOT) Greener on the Other Side"

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