What would you do?

So over the weekend I had a deep conversation with two friends on a topic that revolved around saying that "you don't know what you would do unless you are in that situation"......

I've been told by some people that I can't speak on some topics dealing with parenting, certain job professions, or relationships simply because they assume I don't know what I'm talking about. I think that everyone has a point of view and an idea whether they are in the specific situation or not..My thing is, don't sit here and ask a question about something, and then have a rebuttal for my response, right?

Anyways, can we really assume what we would do in a situation before the situation occurs, or do we really have to be in the situation before we would act upon it? I know that all probably sounds like a long complicated question, so I shall provide an example...and for those who know me personally will know how I feel.....

Example: You are married to your spouse of 10 years, have 2 kids, and you are madly in love with your mate, and have no complaints (sounds good, right?). Anyways----your mate is involved in a freak accident and loses an arm and a leg, and part of their face suffers 3rd degree burns....Now you said for better or for worse when you recited your vows, do you leave the person or do you stay because of love? Now keep in mind that your spouse's life is changed FOREVER...This is going to affect their physical appearance, self esteem, confidence..etc..... Can you handle that? Will you stay? Can you make that assessment now, or do you have to wait?


Now I realize that my scenario sounds a bit drastic, but it is all so realistic, and can happen to anybody. A "good" person would say that they would stay for whatever reasons, but is a person "bad" if they say they can't handle it and would have to leave?

I know what my answer would be.......BUT....Just wanted to give some food for thought about whether you can premeditate your decisions or not...