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#1
I asked a colleague of mine “Maybe we could get some coffee together one of this that’s?”. Seven years later we are still together and share a home and two dogs.
30points
#2
Shortly after my daughter was born, I started experiencing panic attacks and anxiety. A few months later and I still found it really hard to adapt to motherhood. You know, your schedule being dictated by a very demanding baby (mine was), always being tired, never getting things done, and feeling lonely. My baby was planned and a very desired one, but I kept wondering what the hell I had been thinking and that I was totally unfit and hopeless as a mother.
One evening in an anxiety fit I remember asking myself: what type of mother do I want to be for this little girl?... then I went a bit further: what type of human being do I want my daughter to see in me?
I got terrified. I didn't want my daughter to have a emotionally unstable, selfish, immature, ashamed of herself, extremely insecure mother.
I realized I was far from someone that I would be proud of. I knew deep inside who I truly was, but I was so full of insecurities, shame, guilt, stupid and obsolete belief that I had lost the idea of who I was.
From that day, I started the long, incredible, strange, difficult and challenging journey of unmasking myself, forgiving myself and becoming true to myself. Many ups and downs, not fully yet there and perhaps this journey will last my whole life, but it makes me truly happy to see how much I have become more coherent and true to myself.
It took me some years to finally start enjoying being mother. And now, 10 years later, I feel very happy with myself, both as a mother and as a human being.
One evening in an anxiety fit I remember asking myself: what type of mother do I want to be for this little girl?... then I went a bit further: what type of human being do I want my daughter to see in me?
I got terrified. I didn't want my daughter to have a emotionally unstable, selfish, immature, ashamed of herself, extremely insecure mother.
I realized I was far from someone that I would be proud of. I knew deep inside who I truly was, but I was so full of insecurities, shame, guilt, stupid and obsolete belief that I had lost the idea of who I was.
From that day, I started the long, incredible, strange, difficult and challenging journey of unmasking myself, forgiving myself and becoming true to myself. Many ups and downs, not fully yet there and perhaps this journey will last my whole life, but it makes me truly happy to see how much I have become more coherent and true to myself.
It took me some years to finally start enjoying being mother. And now, 10 years later, I feel very happy with myself, both as a mother and as a human being.
29points
#3
When I didn't like myself very much, I asked myself: Why am I not being the person I want to be?
From that point, I started being my true self and found happiness.
From that point, I started being my true self and found happiness.
28points
#4
Who cares? Once you stop worrying about other people judging you, life opens up. Dress how you want, try out new hobbies, see that move alone. As long as your not hurting yourself or others, who cares?
24points
#5
"Listen, I really like you and I was wondering if you would go out for a walk on the promenade and a drink?".
I said this for the first time to a girl I liked. I was 28, had recently left my home country to search for a better life and was working as a bartender in a famous location in Malta. She was my colleague and had also moved away from her country to travel and see the world.
6 years later, we are engaged, have stable jobs (in her country), a new house and a 9 month old boy. I love her with all my heart, and life has never been better.
None of that would have happened if I hadn't swallowed my insecurities and simply asked her out.
To all the lonely pandas out there, sometimes happiness is a single question away.
I said this for the first time to a girl I liked. I was 28, had recently left my home country to search for a better life and was working as a bartender in a famous location in Malta. She was my colleague and had also moved away from her country to travel and see the world.
6 years later, we are engaged, have stable jobs (in her country), a new house and a 9 month old boy. I love her with all my heart, and life has never been better.
None of that would have happened if I hadn't swallowed my insecurities and simply asked her out.
To all the lonely pandas out there, sometimes happiness is a single question away.
24points
#6
Do I really want to be alone forever? That question set me down a path that led me to declaring my love to my now-fiance, finding my true self again after 30 years of repression, and living my life to the fullest.
19points
#7
If not now? then when?
17points
#8
When I'm struggling and self-criticism takes over, I try to remember to ask myself whether this would be something I would say to my daughter or to a friend if they had the same struggle. I would never be so harsh to other people!
17points
#9
When I'm upset about something, I ask myself this series of questions: Will it matter tomorrow? Will it matter next week? or next month? or next year? If the answer to any of those questions is no, then it doesn't matter.
17points
#10
Is it worth a lifetime of sadness and disappointment because of a promise I made in my early 20s
13points
#11
Why? I've asked that question all my life. E.G. Someone: 'Steve, people have actually eaten Tide Pods!'. Me: Why?
13points
#12
Why am I alive? From that point on, I have been figuring out who I truly am and why I am here.
10points
#13
Why is cheese?
10points
#14
Lord, what is mine to do?
9points
#15
What will I regret at the end of my life? That question is what helps me strike a balance between work and life (or how much money do I really need?), it gets me off the couch to go do something with my wife, my daughter, or both, and gives me a perspective when it comes to buying something (the balance between buying something and doing something). It gives me hope and eases anxiety when the bills are piling up or when I’m having a crappy day (I don’t think I will ever regret not worrying or not getting mad). It helps me care less about what party holds office and what they are doing. In other words, it helps keep me focused on the journey, nit the destination. It means to me that life can be wonderful, I just can’t let the minutia keep me down.
9points
#16
Do I get on the plane? I flew into Corpus Cristi Texas during hurricane Harvy to meet the man that has been the ONLY constant in my whole life. I took that leap of faith, and it was the best thing that I have ever done. Today is our 4 year anniversary!
9points
#17
What should i become ?
now i changed my routine, left my clumsy habits behind and started doing better and i rigorously planned. hopefully the outcomes will be desirable
9points
#18
"i'd like some help"
To the doctor
To psychologist
To supposed "friends"
The responses made me realise how incredibly little i matter and that all the mental health awareness stuff is pure fluff... and has absolutely no substance...
9points
#19
Someday I will be 40. What do I want to have and who do I want to be at that time?
8points
#20
What do I believe in, and why?
Everyone believe. It can be a political party, yourself, money, a religion, a philosophy or maybe you believe that nothing really matters except your own life. Everybody believe in something, but a lot of people do not know why. I wanted to know.
Everyone believe. It can be a political party, yourself, money, a religion, a philosophy or maybe you believe that nothing really matters except your own life. Everybody believe in something, but a lot of people do not know why. I wanted to know.
6points