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Craps
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Why is it ?
I think we can forget everything if we want, right ?
I think we can forget everything if we want, right ?
Why Do We Experience Nostalgia for the Past?
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The discussion centers on the nature of memory and nostalgia, exploring why people forget past experiences over time. It suggests that individuals often distract themselves with work to avoid confronting their memories, which can lead to a fading recollection of both positive and negative experiences. A specific example is provided of a man who, despite moving on to a new marriage and family, occasionally reflects on his past relationship with his ex-wife, indicating that emotional associations tied to memories can linger. The conversation touches on the idea that nostalgia may stem from faulty memory, and emphasizes the importance of focusing on the present to diminish the significance of past memories. The distinction between nostalgia for positive memories and the impact of negative experiences is also highlighted.
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Craps
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I think people forget because they try to keep themselves busy with work so that they don't bother to think of what they have experienced with.
I know "good or bad old days" is something stored in our memory,why does it disappear when time passes by ?
A couple with no kid I know about got dirvorced after 5 years of marriage, now he is re-married to another woman and they have a baby boy. But sometimes the man seems unhappy about what he had with his ex-wife especially when he was asked about that.
I know "good or bad old days" is something stored in our memory,why does it disappear when time passes by ?
A couple with no kid I know about got dirvorced after 5 years of marriage, now he is re-married to another woman and they have a baby boy. But sometimes the man seems unhappy about what he had with his ex-wife especially when he was asked about that.
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emotionalmachine
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I'd assume it's because the brain makes associations between senses and experiences (which I suppose are senses in a way). I'm not really sure though... not an expert lool. 
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NEBRASKA NATURALIST
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WAKE UP!
Nostalgia's only due to faulty memory. Grasp the now and nostalgia fades to insignificance. Insignifcance means no importance. Got it? Go baby!
Peace and love,
NN
Nostalgia's only due to faulty memory. Grasp the now and nostalgia fades to insignificance. Insignifcance means no importance. Got it? Go baby!
Peace and love,
NN
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Craps - Nostalgic means missing/longing for/fondly remembering something from the past. Seems like you are asking about bad memories.
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