For The Right Reasons

I'm feeling introspective today, so I thought I'd examine my own thoughts on doing things for the right reasons. We all are put in situations where we have to decide to act in one way or another. Whether it be a formal occasion, to deciding to date somebody, we all make choices based on what we tell ourselves feels good and makes sense to us. However, we often confuse the feelings of here and now rather than the feelings of the longer term. For an example, one can be infatuated with a potential dating partner in the here and now based on looks or personality. But, many forget to examine the longer term feelings that could recede. What happens if you grow tired of the qualities you found attractive? Will you move on? Was it likely that you would lose those intense initial feelings as time went on? If so, then why did you not consider that from the beginning? As rational beings, we all want to be happy. Sometimes we find what we think makes us happy in the here and now, and run with it, only to find that that is not what we wanted at all. Maybe that kind of knowledge just comes with life experience. But some people still act in that manner regardless, which confuses me. Does it not make sense to examine the possible failures or shortcomings that could come from whatever feelings arose in the heat of the moment? I would advise any of my friends to be honest, pragamatic, and truly look into themselves and examine if they are really getting involved with something or somebody for the right reasons. Consider whether your sentiments in the here and now are overriding your rational thought for tomorrow.