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Posted on 7/30/16 at 8:08 pm to xxKylexx
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Some friends tell me they're jealous and wish they could be in my shoes while others tell me I need to "grow up".
both groups are jealous.
i'm married but if my marriage doesn't work out i doubt i will remarry
Posted on 7/30/16 at 8:09 pm to xxKylexx
I am mid-40's. Never married, no kids. I am happy as a lark and just fine doing my thing. I am very independent and enjoy coming and going as I please.
There is one thing that worries me as I get older...and that is not having someone around to take care of me in my old age or if I get sick. My dad was sick for a year and died a bit over 5 years ago. My mom was there for him every step of the way, taking care of him and making him as comfortable as possible until he took his last breath.
My parents never pushed me to get married...but my dad did tell me once, before he got sick, that I needed to find someone so I wouldn't die alone. I guess he had a point...
There is one thing that worries me as I get older...and that is not having someone around to take care of me in my old age or if I get sick. My dad was sick for a year and died a bit over 5 years ago. My mom was there for him every step of the way, taking care of him and making him as comfortable as possible until he took his last breath.
My parents never pushed me to get married...but my dad did tell me once, before he got sick, that I needed to find someone so I wouldn't die alone. I guess he had a point...
Posted on 7/30/16 at 8:12 pm to SpiderY2Bannana
Same thing for me too, and I am OK with it.
Posted on 7/30/16 at 8:14 pm to SlowFlowPro
What's worse is having a family and kids but no home to go home to after a round of golf...because you are homeless.
Posted on 7/30/16 at 8:15 pm to BabyTac
Not preaching or pushing an agenda, but there's nothing like a 3 year old waking you up in the morning and wanting to spend time with you because they just enjoy your company.
I can enjoy most of the same things you enjoy, namely travelling, but get to see the excitement and wonder our country and has to offer through a child's eyes. I was lucky enough to travel and enjoy the world and our beautiful country and show the same to my son.
But I have no problems with people who choose to not have kids. I respect their view, but nothing has brought me greater joy.
I can enjoy most of the same things you enjoy, namely travelling, but get to see the excitement and wonder our country and has to offer through a child's eyes. I was lucky enough to travel and enjoy the world and our beautiful country and show the same to my son.
But I have no problems with people who choose to not have kids. I respect their view, but nothing has brought me greater joy.
Posted on 7/30/16 at 8:17 pm to BabyTac
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do you get depressed when your friends or whoever you were hanging out with go home to their spouses and/or kids? What becomes the meaning of life at 40 when you really have nothing to leave behind? What keeps you getting out of bed each day and thinking you have a real purpose since you missed the 'family' part of life? What's the next step?
Thanks for killing my buzz. Guess I'll just LDAR, no point in living anymore.
Posted on 7/30/16 at 8:21 pm to lsuguy84
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Not preaching or pushing an agenda, but there's nothing like a 3 year old waking you up in the morning and wanting to spend time with you because they just enjoy your company.
Man that hit a chord. My son loses his shite when I get in every day. He jumps and screams, "DADA!!! YOU'RE BACK!!!!!!! Come play with me".
Seeing the smile plastered on his face makes me forget about everything else in the world. I can't fathom a life without seeing my son everyday.
Posted on 7/30/16 at 8:24 pm to BabyTac
It's pretty terrible. Didn't have anything pre-planned for me today. Woke up. Checked the weather. Sweet, it's gonna be a nice day. Took the dog and went for a hike. Came home and cut the grass. Went to the bar and had some lunch, a few beers, and a cigar. Came home and took a nap. Woke up and went to get a steak to throw on the grill. Fired up the grill and turned the ball game on the radio. After the game I might go to the bar, or might not. Game time decision. Pretty relaxing Saturday, and at no point today did I wish I had a wife and/or kids planning out all my free time for me.
Posted on 7/30/16 at 8:25 pm to 4LSU2
I know those feels bro and there's nothing like it. Your day can be complete shite and you walk through that door and all the bullshite is done...let's play some trains and ride bikes and talk.
My buddy decided he wanted to be shirtless and cruise around in his boots and shorts and sunglasses and ride some bikes a little bit ago and talk about Thomas the train...nothing like it
My buddy decided he wanted to be shirtless and cruise around in his boots and shorts and sunglasses and ride some bikes a little bit ago and talk about Thomas the train...nothing like it
Posted on 7/30/16 at 8:33 pm to BabyTac
Not being married or having kids doesn't mean I have no family. I have plenty of family. I can leave a legacy other thank children. Working toward my own retirement and fulfillment is something for me to get out of bed for every day. I have parents, siblings, nieces, a nephew and friends.
I do not get any more depressed about not going home to a spouse than my married friends do about going home to a spouse.
I didn't miss the family part of life. I just define that part of my life differently than you do.
I do not get any more depressed about not going home to a spouse than my married friends do about going home to a spouse.
I didn't miss the family part of life. I just define that part of my life differently than you do.
Posted on 7/30/16 at 8:33 pm to lsunurse
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have a lot of gfs in their mid to late 30s that are financially independent and single with no kids.
Unicorns here in Arkansas. It's why I have to date 19-24 yr olds.
Posted on 7/30/16 at 8:33 pm to xxKylexx
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while others tell me I need to "grow up".
Oh you mean grow up like your friends, you know, get married and have a child when you are still a child and broke and barely out of college. Is that what growing up is?
Posted on 7/30/16 at 8:35 pm to KCMIZSEC
If your wife is "planning out your free time" then you married the wrong woman. People on this board act like all women are just lunatics who want to make you miserable. You can be married and have kids and still do things for yourself and let your wife do the same. In fact I'd argue that's one of the keys to a happy marriage.
Posted on 7/30/16 at 8:35 pm to BabyTac
If all of this is true about you, and you aren't traveling? You're right. Life is an utter waste.
I've mentioned this encounter before. Old guy I took care of in the hospital once. Older, single, had one daughter and was talking to her on the phone. I'm bringing him meds, and he tells me, "don't ever have kids if you don't already."
I tell him the whole what about when you get older and sick with no one to help? His response. "I love my daughter to death, but she's an idiot. Wouldn't trust her with my dog, much less me. "
I've mentioned this encounter before. Old guy I took care of in the hospital once. Older, single, had one daughter and was talking to her on the phone. I'm bringing him meds, and he tells me, "don't ever have kids if you don't already."
I tell him the whole what about when you get older and sick with no one to help? His response. "I love my daughter to death, but she's an idiot. Wouldn't trust her with my dog, much less me. "
Posted on 7/30/16 at 8:36 pm to dgnx6
Being barely out of college is not "being a child" lol.
Posted on 7/30/16 at 8:36 pm to NoHoTiger
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Posted on 7/30/16 at 8:37 pm to dgnx6
I dont want kids and my girlfriend does not want kids. Most of the time people with kids or even married people are regretful when they ask us questions like the op because you can see the despair in their face.
Posted on 7/30/16 at 8:37 pm to 4LSU2
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Seeing the smile plastered on his face makes me forget about everything else in the world. I can't fathom a life without seeing my son everyday
No doubt, but your son will grow up, and you won't see him everyday. So are my parents that are retired and none of their sins live at home miserable people now? They just have each other now. Sure we are around, but they haven't come home to children for quite some years now.
Does this make their life meaningless now?
Posted on 7/30/16 at 8:39 pm to mattz1122
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What do they talk about in their spare time? Like at happy hours and whatnot
Not sure about Nurse's friends but my friends and I are capable of talking about many topics. We talk about where we want to travel, books we've read, movies we've seen, tv shows, baseball, upcoming football season, the Presidential election, food and drink recipes and lots of other stuff.
Tomorrow we'll be talking about their unfortunate foray into speed dating. That should be good for some laughs
This post was edited on 7/30/16 at 8:40 pm
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