Would you really die for someone?

[Driz 1,552]

I've heard this phrase so many times now, and it's honestly starting to annoy me. Couples say to each other nonsense things like "I love you more than life itself" and "I would die for you". It's irritating simply because I know they wouldn't really do it. They're just saying that to get laid to sound cute.

 

I mean, can you even love someone that much? Can you have such a strong bond with someone that you would throw your life away in order to save that person?

 

Is it even something smart to do?? Because if you love someone that much, you wouldn't be willing to die at all. You would want to live your life along with your partner as long as you can. Would your partner even want you to die for him/her? Would him/her be happy afterwards? I honestly have no idea...

 

Anyway, I just wanted to get this thing outta my chest... Sorry if I offended someone.

 

So, what do you guys think?

[Chigens and Kay 3,832]

I would die for my partner if it meant that they would die instead, because I would not want to spend the rest of my life without them.

[Devious Detonation 442]

Ok, answering to the topic's question, I would die for metal's sake.

Now, dying for someone else is "loving" someone so much, that you want that person to live more than you.

[Demiurge 108]

Well I'm only seventeen so I can't really say I "love" someone like that. The people I love the most are my family members and even though I love them to death (just a saying) I don't think I could die for them. It's just not me.

But who knows? If I was ever placed in a situation like that I might act completely different on pure instinct than I think I would.

[FedoraMemes 582]

No, I wouldn't, and I actually don't think most people would.

 

You see, it is very hard to actually find someone in the general population, who would willingly give up their life for someone else to live. The reason being is because it's human nature to value life. A lot of people don't think it, but it is true, we all value our lives. Because without our lives, we would literally be nothing. Sure, you need the key things like air, water and food, but actually, when you are born, that is the most important; it's what keeps you going. Even if you were starving in Africa, you're still living your life, aren't you?

 

I for one wouldn't die for anyone, I actually see value in my life, and I am scared of dying. Even though I'm young, I keep dreading the day when I will become old, then eventually die. Everything about me, and over time, memory of me, will be gone forever. Like I said before, it is human nature, most humans are scared of dying, even though we don't necessarily show or see it.

 

The only exception I can really say is people who have committed suicide, and those that are in situations where maybe your death could help someone else live, like in a disaster perhaps, or the only way to escape is to die.

[Jalaton 155]

I'm not sure what to think. On the one hand I'd hate it if my family died and I knew there was something I could have done even if it was risky. On the other hand though I don't even know if my family would want me to do that and if I was in there position I wouldn't want them to do that for me, but then it's pretty much the same thing as sacrificing yourself. I'm not sure what I'd do in a situation like that. I guess I'll only know if something like that happens to me.

Edited September 12, 2012 by Jalaton

[PonyEcho 1,610]

well its a decision i wouldn't want thusted upon me i'm mean i have had my head kicked in and been put in hospital to defend a friend so i think i wouldn't be much change for someone i love. but i wouldn't choice death i'd make sure both of us live and i cant rely think of a situation were its i have to sacrifice my life so someone

also i'm dreading if my girlfriend or boyfriend asks me this question, but i'd probably say no to annoy them for asking it.

[Abstract 832]

I honestly don't value my own life all that much. What makes me so much more important than any other person on this Earth? But of course, this does not mean I don't want to live, it simply means that if put into a situation like those above have been describing, the choice would be much less affected by my own person, and much more so by the other. (e.g, it's not a matter of whether or not I want to live, it's a matter if the other deserves it. That sounds bad, but there's no other way I can really put it)

[Mushy Giant Friend 206]

I would die for my little sister. Not too sure about my parents, as they would naturally die sooner than my sister I love my sister to bits. She was saying two boys were being mean to her, so I said "Firstly, tell the teacher, and they'll sort it out. If the boys keep being mean to you after that, tell them that they better stop or your big sis will sort them out personally."

Getting a liiiittle off topic here, so to end this post, yes I would take a bullet (or die) for my little sister.

[Mephala 2,633]

Of course. And I am not lying here. I would sacrifice my own life in this sort of case if it meant that others may live, for I could not live with myself knowing that someone died due to my choice.

[InfinityWhale 771]

I would die for my partner if it meant that they would die instead, because I would not want to spend the rest of my life without them.

 

This isn't me just being antagonistic, but isn't this an inherently selfish reasoning? I mean, the reason you would die for them is because you don't want to feel the pain at losing them?

 

Anywho, I would definitely die for someone, because I feel I have done good with my life, and want other people to have the opportunity to continue doing good.

[Sky 746]

I would sacrifice my life for someone I loved. Im seriously being hundred percent honest because im dying anyway so I may as well prolong someones life who has done many kind deeds to me. To be honest I would die for most the people in my friend list on the forums.

[Chigens and Kay 3,832]

This isn't me just being antagonistic, but isn't this an inherently selfish reasoning? I mean, the reason you would die for them is because you don't want to feel the pain at losing them?

 

I guess so. Unless you want me to think up another reason that doesn't sound as selfish?

 

Either way, I would still die for the person I loved regardless of the reason. That was just the first one that came to my head.

[InfinityWhale 771]

I guess so. Unless you want me to think up another reason that doesn't sound as selfish?

 

Either way, I would still die for the person I loved regardless of the reason. That was just the first one that came to my head.

 

That's fair. I guess it's not so much whether somebody would die, but rather who or why they would be willing to die. Everyone has a price.

[Angie Cakes 50]

there's no way in the world that I could love a guy so much that I'd die for him. I'm not really the type of person to get attached to people. even my own family, I barely feel any more attachment to them than anyone else. but I'm only 17, and that might change when I'm older. I think I could maybe see myself doing it when I'm older, if the person was my child or my grandchild or something like that. but no, I really don't see myself ever loving a boyfriend enough to die for them.

[♫DJ PON-3♫™ 15]

Love is a feeling we all have when we meet that special someone. To die over someone is complete non sense since if you both love each other to death and one of you dies then the other one will kill him or her self because you threw away your life saving his/hers life meaning that their death will be on your hands. Also to be happy after losing your special someone you need to stop drowning yourself in you sorrows and move on with your life. There will always be someone else out there that is willing to love you just as much as the last person did.

 

many apologies if this was offensive in anyway.

[Whiteshade 1,426]

Eh... I agree the phrase is overused. Commendable, but is it smart? Let me use the cliche reasoning as an example. If lover A dies, then basically A did it out of love so B could live, but the catch is that A also inadvertently creates hell for B for living without A and perhaps also some degree of guilt for A's death. In that case it is my personal opinion that either neither or both should die. As for me, the benefit would have to be incredibly high in order for me to give up my life, and even then I intend to come back and live once more.

[Autumn Skies 49]

Call me stupid if you want, but I'd die for my family or best friends if their lives were on the line. I've almost had to on several occasions and I don't regret anything.

[Planty 1,053]

I have always thought that, and strongly like to think, that I would give my life up to save anyone not just a spouse

 

To me i know and love Jesus, I know Im going to heaven and will see all my loved one's again there

 

If i save someone's life who doesn't believe in Jesus, then my hope would be I've given them a chance to change and find Jesus in there lives before they die

[Jemboi 127]

I absolutely would give my life to protect the ones I love. That's what love is all about - caring more about someone than you do for yourself.

[Winona the Dog 1,984]

I would die for my Sister and only my Sister my parents told me if i had to choose between saving them (or anyone in general) or my little sis they say to pick my sister every time....So i guess i might end up being overprotective of her when she grows to be a Teen.

Edited September 12, 2012 by ~Chaotic Harmony~

[Wubsie 1,123]

Yeah I would die for someone.

ESPECIALLY A CHILD!

I would do anything to save a little kid.

For my girlfriend? Yeah, I actually care about everyone so I would, besides I just HATE to see people die.

No I don't have a girlfriend that was an example. -_-

[sleepyhead. 174]

A couple of people I truly care about~

 

They would do the same for me...I think. Either way I'm overprotective of certain people. <3

[~Sugar Sprinkles~ 638]

It depends on the situation. Honestly, I'm living a great life. I don't want to give it up. I would save a life like, donating an organ if one of my family members needs one, but I want to keep my life and die when I die

[Starshine 16,335]

Depends on a lot of factors, but I'm pretty sure most of the time my legs would carry me as far away from the danger as possible even before I could think about sacrificing myself