Perpetual and Solvable Problems

March 27, 2018


In class we discussed the difference between perpetual problems and solvable problems. Perpetual problems usually are resulted from how a person was raised or their way of thinking. They normally stem from a problem that has a deeper root. Solvable problems on the other hand are more of a situational problem. These are problems where a solution is achievable to fix this problem. An example of a solvable problem in my relationship with my boyfriend is television shows. My boyfriend does not have any television shows that he keeps up with, other than Big Brother. So when it comes time to watch television at his house, I normally get to watch what I want. These shows consist of The Bachelor, Teen Mom, and Siesta Key. I also enjoy watching reruns of Secret Life of the American Teenager & Gossip Girl. My boyfriend cannot stand these shows. They are just way to girly for him. So, our solution is for me to watch the tv shows in his bedroom while he tries to fall asleep. That way, we are “spending time together”, I get to watch my tv shows, and he does not really have to put up with watching them. Since this problem has a solution that is easily fixed, this is a solvable problem. A perpetual problem we have is our music taste. Ever since moving to Wisconsin for college, I love country music. That’s normally what I have blasting in my car. My boyfriend on the other hand is not a fan of it and prefers classic rock. So, whenever I am driving, he always turns off my radio. I prefer that the music plays, but it’s not worth fighting over. This problem really cannot be solved because we can’t truly change our music taste; it is what it is.

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