A serious moral dilemma...

[ProgRocker]

A friend of mine asked for advice, but I didnt know what to answer. So here's the situation.. what would you do?

Let's say you're really in love with somebody, right? And let's say this person you're in love with keeps a journal where they write down all their thoughts and feelings. You can find a moment when you could read this journal without the person ever finding out that you did. Would you do it?

I dont know. I dont keep a journal, but I know that if I did and somebody read mine, I'd be pretty pissed. On the other hand, in this scenario I'd never know that somebody read it. Hmm.

[Gonzalo el Silenciado]

No way. That's somebody's private life you (or whomever) would snooping around in. Maybe it's because I'm not as evil as I purport to be, but I don't see why that would be so tempting. If they want me to know, they'll tell me. Until then, I'm not interested.

You bring up that you are 'really in love' with this person. Is this person 'really in love' with you as well? If not, are you really in love in the first place? In either case, I'd leave the damn book alone.

[BenMech]

Iagree with what Gonzo is saying, though I would hope Andrey is not the snooper in question

[ProgRocker]

lol, I dont date people who keep journals. I think it's too cheesy and melodramatic.

[Shark Black]

I wouldn't touch it with a ten foot pole!
It's like that California Lottery comercial, go for something with a little more upside. Lot to lose, little to gain.
Plus it ain't cool.

[ShadesofGray]

Have to be honest here. I would be tempted... but I would not give in to the temptation. Let's face it... people are curious. It can be both good and bad.

I used to keep letters and/or notes written between my close friends as a kid/teen... Mom read some of them. This was how she discovered I wasn't a virgin any longer. I felt so completely betrayed and about as close to being mentally raped as you can get. Still haven't completely trusted my mother with personal things since.

Once the trust is taken away, it is very hard to gain it back. That, and finding out things you may rather not know are my reasonings behind letting the temptation subside.

[Fox]

If you love the person, the thought shouldn't even cross your mind.

[spyder]

depends on if the person you love, loves you.

seriously, i'm not one for journals (for myself). i share all my personal thoughts and feelings with the one i love. it's called memories, good or bad.

but this person obviously has a need/want to put down their private thoughts so to answer your question, no they shouldn't look at it.