Is your life turning out like you planned?
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Anonymous
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Mine is not, I wish things were different.
My parents died. My son has issues. I worry for him. My marriage is mediocre at best. I no longer speak to my sister due to her mental issues. I had higher hopes. What about you? |
Anonymous
| Oh and I've gotten fat and old looking. |
Anonymous
| And I used to feel rich but now I don't, |
Anonymous
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I failed tremendously in my first career; the man who I thought was my soulmate cheated on me and married the OW.
I stopped planning. Que sera, sera. |
Anonymous
Sorry to hear that. My dream job I got, isn't so dreamy. |
Anonymous
| No. Incredibly better |
Anonymous
Thank you! It could be much worse, I really should not complain 
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Anonymous
Details please! |
Anonymous
| Same as it ever was. |
Anonymous
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When I was a teen and in my 20's, I figured, because of family history and such, I would have a fatal heart attack in my 40's. I planned my life accordingly. At 32, they found a drug cocktail that got my cholesterol numbers down, and I started planning long term.
I now am married, have a wonderful kid, and am 50. I did not anticipate cancer....but I seem to have beaten it (for now). And the stent took care of my coronary blockage. I have a much better career than I thought I would have -- interesting job that pays reasonably well (by my standards, not DCUM standards). I own a house, a sports car (wanted one, got it after cancer). And my dog likes me. Life is better than I planned. |
Anonymous
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Nope. I always wanted two or three kids. I was (barely) able to have one. My spouse's protracted education was supposed to lead to a well-paying job. That didn't happen. My career is not bad, but not spectacular. My classmates are judges and and doctors. I'm a minor technical professional.
But: my kid is healthy and happy and delightful. We make enough to live very comfortably by non-DCUM standards ($100k). My marriage is strong and we enjoy each other's company every day. So -- all in all I've been very lucky -- it's just not what I envisioned. |
Anonymous
| Nope, not at all. It isn't terrible or anything, but this isn't the life I planned for. |
Anonymous
OP - no one's life turns out as planned. we all have our share of shit that we carry with us or experience throughout our lives...whether it be a cheating spouse, loosing our life savings, dysfunctional families, child who is ill. NO ONE gets out unscathed. But some of us are great at hiding our skeletons so that we give off the impression that our lives are"perfect". Me? A child with learning disabilities and I worry a lot about him. Its the only constant struggle in our lives. In the past we've dealt with job loss that lasted a REALLY long time forcing us to eat up a lot of our savings and go into debt which we never had before the job loss. Bad real estate investment that set us back a few $100Ks. Other than that we are incredibly blessed that our children are healthy, and we are both employed. I don't dwell on the past, which keeps me away from alcohol and antidepressants. |
Anonymous
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Yes...
Mine has. My dad died. My son has issues. I worry for him. My marriage is mediocre at best. I no longer speak to my brother due to her mental issues. I am happy. I have a job that pays the bills and then some . I have great kids. My husband is amazing person. I live in a comfortable house, not a mansion, not a shit shack. I have friends. I enjoy a simple cheese plate and a glass of wine with friends when possible. I love Breaking Bad and House of Cards. I have perspective. |
Anonymous
| About 85% yes. In the process of changing my career which is the main issue at the moment. |