Would i be considered selfish...?
604876
you aren't selfish. Sometimes when we see the troubles other people have it puts things in perspective for us, suddenly our own life doesn't seem as bad as we thought it was.
884642
You are really selfish.
408824
That would be nice but there have always been and always will be selfish people. Take the high road and do volunteer work for change. You won't be able to change the whole world but you will be able to improve some of it and in turn those you've helped will likely help someone too. Good luck.
550704
Wow...\nwell id really have a talk with my mom about this pretty selfish and such a sin... \noh well I wish you the best\n\nGood Luck
939793
I am normally a generous person, and in the past when I have had extra money,  I have given money to people that were less fortunate. However, given my financial circumstances at the moment (my wife lost her job earlier this year and we are trying to survive on one income right now), I would probably keep most of it for myself and my family.
15940
Giving something to someone because everyone else is caught up in the game (X-mas in the USA) is really quite selfish if you stop and think about it.  Is it for them? or is it for YOU?  Doing it so you don't look cheap?  Then you can resent her for putting you in debt for the rest of the year?  I suggest you give her something that is meaningfull.  Think about it.  Your time on this blue marble is very limited and that makes your time your most valuable posession.  Think about it.
795172
Yes, I would.  Does that make me a bad person?
406216
I sometimes choose to help simply because I can, without thinking of future rewards. But usually, when it's something\nonerous, I would think twice before offering help. I know I cannot count much on gratitude, so this point becomes irrelevant. Whatever it is I will do, will be based on the amount of pleasure I am getting, or effort, I  am gaining. If that wasn't my approach, I would soon burn out, expecting\npeople to return the favor, or follow my example by helping others, usually leads to disappointment. I don't need to be disappointed or burnt out, why should I be? So, my approach is really practical, utterly selfish, but may be at times very helpful. I don't suppose I exactly fall into the categories described in the question, so don't know if it satisfied your curiosity or not.
326783
always to be helpfull The more you give the better you will feel about yourself. don't ever give just to get because then you are doing for the wrong reason..God Bless You!!!!!11
729517
my uncle received a heart and kidney transplant that gave him life for an additional 13 years...someone elses loss gave us more time to enjoy our family member...am i selfish, yes? am i grateful to those who lost a beautiful woman, yes! yes, because they in their time of sorrow were able to give the gift to us--total strangers....so, my answer is of course my organs are being donated....
1125722
Thinking of ones self will take you very far in life in some areas. It maybe a lonely ride to the top but it is a surefire way to get there. If you count out how much doing the right things for others has cost you or people around it almost makes it seem stupid to consider anyone other then yourself but if you can remember how you felt in lending a hand or sacrificing something it really does mean something. To each there own and however it helps you sleep at night being selfish or generous are up to the indivual and there needs at the time.
104868
A little selfish are we? I have no idea but I thought you may want to consider compromise as part of the deal when or if you find out. You know a little time spent listening to your stuff then a little time spent listening to theirs?
336164
Just to throw it out there...\n    "As selfish as it sounds, I would betray my friend for any feasible reason." Throughout history, it has been demonstrated that any person is capable of betraying their most personal companion. It is with this in mind that I assume the inherent evil in all persons; with this assumption, it is reasonable to treat all "friends" as a potential enemy- given the incentive, they will break the deepest bonds.\n\n-Just a start, but if this is anywhere near where you're trying to go with the essay, I can modify with ease.
591923
I am selfish I just want my TWO POINTS!
220225
Maybe you're growing up!  It shows maturity to care for others, and not be so selfish that you only care for yourself.  The way you've written that sounds like you've been hurt, and if that's the case,  I feel for you!  Please try to take life one day at a time, and realize that things usually get better...
112439
Not all of us are selfish, just as not all men are selfish. Stop generalizing and ask yourself if you're not a bit selfish at times. Everyone is selfish every once in a while, it's human nature. You just haven't met the right girl yet, Honey. You will meet her one day. =)
546090
I would say out of respect for you, No.  Why would they want to date someone who you where close with and put you into that situation.  Its not selfish for you to think this.  my advice is to be honest.  You can't stop the relationship but you can be straight with them about this.