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re: Getting old and realizing dreams will never come true...
Posted on 2/22/21 at 5:23 pm to tigergirl10
Posted on 2/22/21 at 5:23 pm to tigergirl10
I’m in my 50’s. Made my dream of becoming a meteorologist come true by graduating college 31 years ago.
I have failed myself by never marrying. I have only dated three ladies in my life. I guess I come off as unattractive. I am a Christian but single ladies in their 50’s are few.
I deal with this frustration silently. I attend therapy but when I reach out to younger ladies they are not interested. Most posters here will think I am trolling but I can assure you that I am not.
I don’t really believe relationship coaches like Corey Wayne because to him fricking a woman is the only goal in life. I see it differently and not all women act the same way anyhow.
I think I am going to run out of time. It’s not fun when you don’t have companionship and romance. I guess I missed school that day when this was discussed.
I have failed myself by never marrying. I have only dated three ladies in my life. I guess I come off as unattractive. I am a Christian but single ladies in their 50’s are few.
I deal with this frustration silently. I attend therapy but when I reach out to younger ladies they are not interested. Most posters here will think I am trolling but I can assure you that I am not.
I don’t really believe relationship coaches like Corey Wayne because to him fricking a woman is the only goal in life. I see it differently and not all women act the same way anyhow.
I think I am going to run out of time. It’s not fun when you don’t have companionship and romance. I guess I missed school that day when this was discussed.
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Posted on 2/22/21 at 5:24 pm to 777Tiger
Maybe I set the bar too low but I achieved the major goals that were important to me by 30. The rest has been gravy.
Absolutely and then set new ones.
Absolutely and then set new ones.
Posted on 2/22/21 at 5:28 pm to BabyTac
That’s a mighty young age range to give up on dreams. I’m 42, haven’t achieved all of my dreams yet but I have a lot of time ahead of me.
Posted on 2/22/21 at 5:32 pm to 777Tiger
It is different for different genres sometimes and im not a great person to answer as im still writing. My information is based on a couple writing podcasts and a masterclass kind of think ive listened to.
There was a thread on the book board with some people who have both gotten published and did self publishing.
You could bump that and / or start a new thread there
There was a thread on the book board with some people who have both gotten published and did self publishing.
You could bump that and / or start a new thread there
Posted on 2/22/21 at 5:35 pm to BabyTac
All I wanted to do growing up was go to LSU and live it up. Did it 
Posted on 2/22/21 at 5:57 pm to BabyTac
Now do you understand why people play the lottery?
Posted on 2/22/21 at 5:58 pm to BabyTac
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Or better yet, how do baws embrace settling for less?
May not be the best thread for me. #AllIDoIsWin
Posted on 2/22/21 at 6:02 pm to BabyTac
I'm just not happy, I'm just not happy. I'm just not happy because my life didn't turn out the way I thought it would. Hey, join the fricking club! I thought I was going to be the starting center fielder for the Boston Red Sox. Life sucks, get a fricking helmet! Alright?
Posted on 2/22/21 at 6:02 pm to BabyTac
Life gets in the way of hobbies and dreams sometimes. Be thankful that you might get a chance to grow old. Many people don't. It's the little things.
Posted on 2/22/21 at 6:13 pm to BabyTac
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realizing dreams will never come true
Defeatist are busy dreaming while the rest of us are living life.
Posted on 2/22/21 at 6:14 pm to BabyTac
Key to life is lowered expectations brother
Posted on 2/22/21 at 6:21 pm to BabyTac
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How do you find continuous motivation to live life to the fullest with those expectations?
Because an unfulfilled life doesn’t provide an alternative.
Posted on 2/22/21 at 6:22 pm to BabyTac
Sitting on the couch holding my 2 yr old son while we watch cartoons, or running around with him throwing balls and playing is the happiest I could ever imagine being.
Honestly makes me want to be a stay at home dad
Honestly makes me want to be a stay at home dad
Posted on 2/22/21 at 6:24 pm to BabyTac
I don’t see why people think they are too good to be average. I think an “average” life - happy marriage, middle to upper middle class, career i like, a few healthy kids, a few good friends, hobbies i enjoy - sounds good to me. Actually, compared to most, i guess that is above average. That’s my goal, though.
Posted on 2/22/21 at 6:44 pm to Rick9Plus
quote:damn you’ve had sex 3 times? Freakin show off
few healthy kids
Posted on 2/22/21 at 6:46 pm to tigergirl10
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Never give up. There’s no time limit on dreams. I’m living my best life in my late 30’s.
You make it seem like late 30s is old.
Posted on 2/22/21 at 6:47 pm to BabyTac
I never had any goals so it’s all good. I’ve exceeded all my expectations. 
Posted on 2/22/21 at 6:50 pm to BabyTac
Just realize you are a self-aware and likely intelligent person, and that alone will always serve you well. Also, comparison can be the enemy of happiness, no one has had the same experiences or life you have had, you may have done more/better than you think. Being your own worst critic is a blessing and a curse.
Posted on 2/22/21 at 6:54 pm to BabyTac
Discontent, or unhappiness comes from when your expectation are not meeting your reality, so yes you lower your expectations, but you don’t lower your goals. You should focus on your efforts not the goal. Goals when met only briefly satisfy, and when not met cause great suffering. Control is literally an illusion, the only thing you control is your attitude and your behavior. Your attitude says this is a great opportunity for X, your behavior says I’m going to do this to add influence to aid this opportunity, if it doesn’t happen, that’s out of my control.
I think for certain over thoughtful type people, when they see any situation as an opportunity to grow and self actualize by just trying, and attempting as the goal, people can find contentment, and joy in life.
There is some thing that happens to us in the 30s and 40s where the things we used in our youth to protect ourselves are called due, and we have to figure out life in a new way.
Incredibly concise Ted talk about some of the concepts I poorly illustrated.
As cliché as this is sadhguru is incredibly insightful
I think for certain over thoughtful type people, when they see any situation as an opportunity to grow and self actualize by just trying, and attempting as the goal, people can find contentment, and joy in life.
There is some thing that happens to us in the 30s and 40s where the things we used in our youth to protect ourselves are called due, and we have to figure out life in a new way.
Incredibly concise Ted talk about some of the concepts I poorly illustrated.
As cliché as this is sadhguru is incredibly insightful
Posted on 2/22/21 at 7:01 pm to Swoopin
quote:How many daddies, and especially mamas, behaving badly scenes at little league games have you seen in your lifetime? Bunches I bet; I know I have. You just want to bend them over your knee and spank that fine bottom. But maybe not because they may like it.
Have your kid accomplish what you couldn’t
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