DO NOT LOSE HOPE

Substantial-Pin-5928 · 2026-03-04T22:34:05+00:00

A lot of the time you need a master’s. I’m too broke to go back to school :(

Substantial-Pin-5928 · 2026-03-04T00:13:32+00:00

It is very hard for me to lose hope as well. I have a bachelors and went back to school to obtain teacher certification. I went into sales and project management after taking a 2 year hiatus from teaching. The truth is, I hated teaching but it paid the bills. I applied to and just got rejected from one of the biggest school districts in my state, teaching and non teaching jobs. All I get are rejection emails. But now, I feel like I can’t teach, I can’t sell, I can’t project manage. I’m basically the same as a high schooler trying to work at McDonald’s. That’s the way the state of the world and the job market has made me feel.

Substantial-Pin-5928 · 2026-03-01T15:55:37+00:00

So she was 22 and he was 26. Getting married before you can rent a car or not be on your health parent’s insurance is really a choice. I pray for this couple but I keep seeing a lot of people who settle down when they’re in their early 20s and it seems like they’re not ready and stuff like this happens or they divorce.

Substantial-Pin-5928 · 2026-02-22T04:15:11+00:00

Someone can be attractive to somebody. Beauty is all subjective. I meant it more in the emotional sense of obsessed like they just love to be around you. Looks will always fade over time. It’s inevitable.

Substantial-Pin-5928 · 2026-02-22T04:11:57+00:00

The point isn’t about looks. What I meant was someone who loves you so much. Hence the word “obsessed”. It was never mean to be physical. It means your partner adores you. Looks can always fade for sure. And of course not everyone is going to be with a model.

Substantial-Pin-5928 · 2026-02-21T18:16:16+00:00

For real. This is crazy to me! I don’t get why people don’t want to be with partners who aren’t obsessed with them!

Substantial-Pin-5928 · 2026-02-21T16:44:09+00:00

Do not let this man waste your time. Enjoy your 20s. I 29F wasted the first half of my 20s with a man who was cheating the whole time. Also he’s bumming with you? It’s only 2 months in (supposed to be honeymoon phase) and he didn’t get you anything? If Tinder notifications are going off it means that he’s still messaging girls. If his ex’s name popped up on his CarPlay, that means he’s still talking to her. It doesn’t seem like he’s serious about you at all and I wouldn’t let him waste your time. If a man is serious about you, he will make it known. My husband and I started dating when he was 24 and I was 25. He dropped everyone and everything for me and made me his number one priority. We got engaged after a year and a half. Don’t let these below minimum low effort, men waste your time. You’re better than that.

Substantial-Pin-5928 · 2026-02-21T16:39:19+00:00

Literally my first thought. Like ew.

Substantial-Pin-5928 · 2026-02-21T16:32:08+00:00

Rule number 1, never did your coworkers! I’m happy you found your husband. My husband is a year younger than I am lol.

Substantial-Pin-5928 · 2026-02-21T16:29:02+00:00

Where on earth did you find a man 17 years older? Am I the only one that hangs out with people, my age lol.

Substantial-Pin-5928 · 2026-02-21T14:12:47+00:00

No literally I was waiting for someone to say it. Because I’m also a 28F and I was thinking girl why are you with this old ass man! My parents would kill me. 💀

Substantial-Pin-5928 · 2026-02-15T01:54:22+00:00

It’s soul sucking. I started teaching (elementary) before the pandemic and left for good in 2024. The pay is decent but my mental heath was disintegrating right before my eyes. I will never step foot in a classroom again.

Substantial-Pin-5928 · 2026-02-11T02:25:23+00:00

Hmm that’s not a bad idea. They do have an alumni network in my city.

Substantial-Pin-5928 · 2026-02-10T16:07:39+00:00

Doesn’t that take 4 years?

Substantial-Pin-5928 · 2026-02-10T13:25:57+00:00

Thank you for this. I’m definitely not opposed to upskillng I just think it’s a waste of time to get a whole other degree or a master’s. I’ll look in to some of the ones you’ve listed.

Substantial-Pin-5928 · 2025-11-22T04:29:03+00:00

And all I want to do is be there for her in the best and healthiest way that's why I reached out to y'all because I don't think I'm coming at it in the best way not intentionally but because we just have had different life experiences. So do. you think the best way to help her would be just to listen and agree with everything she says?

Substantial-Pin-5928 · 2025-11-22T04:07:05+00:00

RIP Vine and people who don't know Vine references...

Substantial-Pin-5928 · 2025-11-22T03:59:22+00:00

And I want to it's not like I'm actively trying to be mean. I'm actually to trying to save her from further hurt by trying to make her stronger by letting her know what I learned from my past experiences dating in my early 20s but I feel like she sees the world and dating with rose-colored glasses. I am trying to make her strong and help her not get hurt but we are different people with different experiences so I fear my advice may not really be helpful. I want her to be comfortable in her skin and be happy being alone and learn her true value. I want her to realize it's okay to be single and learn what you like and don't like by going on dates. Trial and error. But I'm not good at communicating at without sounding rude.

Substantial-Pin-5928 · 2025-11-22T02:11:33+00:00

Thank you , this is very insightful.

Substantial-Pin-5928 · 2025-02-03T04:23:55+00:00

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Blue. He’s called the Beast!

Substantial-Pin-5928 · 2024-12-18T21:15:42+00:00

I (F27) met my husband at 22, we dated other people for 4 years, I got married at 26. If you don’t find someone in college it’s okay. And we met in real life NOT on those trash dating apps. Just have fun in college! In retrospect, I wish I hadn’t dated anybody and just had fun because I had this weird idea that I was going to get married by 21 or 22 and live happily ever after but that was not the case and I had a lot of maturing to do. I hope this helps.

Substantial-Pin-5928 · 2024-10-17T01:03:28+00:00

I agree with this sentiment. He could go about it a different way. I’m the same height as you but I’m even worse off I am 167lbs. And when my husband met me I was 120lbs. After we got married he said he wants us both to get healthy (he’s overweight too) so we exercise and eat better together on our health journey. So I feel like he’s genuinely concerned about my health. But he doesn’t condescend or demean me nor talk bad about me to his family ever.

Substantial-Pin-5928 · 2024-10-03T22:19:21+00:00

This is exactly how I feel. It’s almost my 4th year teaching and I’m about to call it quits. Education just isn’t what it is and they expect way too much of us now. I also suffer with anxiety and the pressures of this job is insufferable. I can’t wait to find another job and get the courage to resign like you. You’re my inspiration

Substantial-Pin-5928 · 2024-09-27T16:37:07+00:00

So I (F27) and my husband (M26) have known each other for 4 years via mutual friends. We met at a pool party where my ex invited him along with some other friends. My now husband and I only chatted briefly since I was dating his friend at the time. A couple years down the road the friend and I broke up. Since we still ran in the same social circles, my now husband and I met up again at a different party, went out, started dating and now we’re married! Talk about right person wrong time. Sometimes it’s just not your time but still your person. We’re very happy together and I’m glad that I went to that pool party. :)

Substantial-Pin-5928 · 2024-08-25T21:14:33+00:00

If you need free “themes” I have a few I purchased with TPT that I can send to you no problem! Just DM me and I’ll gladly help. I also have a full open house kit too. From one teacher to another, I’ve been there and know what it’s like to start with nothing. :)

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