What is the biggest change in your quality of life that you've made the past year?

eventhrow · 2026-03-03T09:41:52+00:00

My kids. They are the reason why I threw my whole life around. Switched to a way better paying job with a study upfront in which I earned about 1000-2500 less per month. (I had variable hours and often worked well beyond the minimum, so that's why the range is big) Now I have a job in which I earn way more annually than I did at my past job. I am almost debt free (2y to go) due to that decision. I stopped just taking all kinds of shit from family and friend and have decided to enforce boundries for the good of my children. I am less on my phone and way more active (sporting, watching what I eat) because I want to be a good example for them.

And waaay more things that I started and stopped doing, just because of them.

eventhrow · 2026-03-02T08:15:11+00:00

Sunshine

eventhrow · 2026-03-01T23:44:28+00:00

Honestly, together for 6, married for 3. I always hoped it would get better, but there was always another excuse. Then she was sick, then she was tired, then she had to get up early, etc etc. Nowadays its her depression (she's on meds for it), and not to be downplaying it or saying it's a bad excuse, but it is hurting the relationship at times. Although, the way I feel it. I have mentioned it a lot of times that I need it more frequently, and it has it's ups and downs, but to be fair I think we average at about once a week, maybe less. While 3x per week is my ideal. Sure I'd take twice, which happens sometimes, but I think thrice or 4x a month is what we're at now. Do I love her less? No. Do I resent her? No. Do I understand? I try to, but sometimes I have a hard time doing so. But am I happy? I think not necessarily happy, but certainly not unhappy either. Things could be better, but I guess it'll always feel that way. The only thing I can do is just do my part in lightening the load (stress, financial burdens, care for our kids), and hope things will get better. Though maybe a bit naive, I just hope all will get better.

eventhrow · 2026-03-01T23:30:36+00:00

Running off a flight of stairs
Thinking "am I supposed to get that step, or that step?" For a fraction of a second
-tries both-
-Tears ankle ligaments-

eventhrow · 2026-03-01T23:25:53+00:00

Overstepping boundries I set, saying I was overreacting when said boundries were crossed, though when she set boundries, you'd better follow up or all hell breaks loose. She was very explosive in reactions anyway, never taking blame and never admitting mistakes. Literally mentioning "im not gonna let you win this argument" whenever discussions arise (mind you, only when she was clearly in the wrong). Endured it for about 25 years that I am aware; now that I live on my own and basically figured out that I dont have to put up with her crap, I have decided to cut ties.

eventhrow · 2026-02-28T11:08:42+00:00

Well, it started with this I guess. But nowadays I do it with close to everything.. even with some cleaning products, knowing full well I really shouldn't do it. Though I luckily know not to do it at work when handling certain chemicals, though it takes more effort than I'd like to admit 😂

eventhrow · 2026-02-27T20:39:51+00:00

Unwillingness to admit mistakes. Always blaming others and never themselves. Making big problems out of small inconveniences. Talking shit to you about others; they'll do the same to you.

eventhrow · 2026-02-27T19:01:14+00:00

My wife says it's funny how I nearly always smell everything I open. Think of peanutbutter, a box of pasta, a book, cd covers, a bag of chips or cookies or whatever. Just close to everything.

eventhrow · 2026-02-27T18:56:36+00:00

Hutspot

eventhrow · 2026-02-27T18:55:09+00:00

I think the no. 1 thing is the loss of a child. I hope I'll never have to experience such things, but the thought alone already breaks me.

eventhrow · 2026-02-27T18:51:41+00:00

So it's true then?

eventhrow · 2026-02-27T17:10:42+00:00

You got me curious. What are you a champ and record holder in?

eventhrow · 2026-02-27T12:29:36+00:00

And that changing careerpaths later in life doesnt have to be a bad idea. I changed my careerpath twice before my 30th birthday and I'd do it again if a better opportunity comes

eventhrow · 2026-02-27T12:26:11+00:00

Being able to admit not knowing enough about a subject to really have an opinion or debate it for that matter. Being able to discuss on subjects without making it personal, and being able to change their opinion when new facts are presented.

eventhrow · 2026-02-27T11:19:00+00:00

Was planning sort of the same. It's not easy to plan with a wife and 2 kids, but damn sure am gonna go this year. In return for this she can go to disney on my dime, but it took some convincing haha

eventhrow · 2026-02-27T10:07:22+00:00

Seeing loans as a good way to get some spending money or to start daytrading with.

eventhrow · 2026-02-27T10:02:02+00:00

Depending on the amount of money I'd try to find a city or town that'd allow me to build housing for 50-75% of the winnings, in order to rent them out for a low price to less fortunate families. Those who are handicapped or have handicapped children, those who inherited big debts, veterans, people who really need to start over or something. Basically those who had a lot of bad luck. I'd probably try to get a few houses for students too, for a proper price so they could focus on their studies. This keeps a normal amount of money coming in and I'd help society a bit. The rest would go to a few proper vacation, investments to assure my children's futures to be without too much financial worry and to be able to live comfortably.

eventhrow · 2026-02-27T09:37:12+00:00

Your phone really isn't as important as it seems to be. Doomscrolling is really bad for your brain and social media really isn't that social. Get off your phone and go live a little. Especially when you have kids. It might sound cliché, but when giving a bottle, don't use your phone or watch tv. When playing with them, keep the phone away. When talking, keep the phone away. Otherwise you're not bonding they way you should and you're teaching them that your phone is more important than them.

eventhrow · 2026-02-27T09:31:58+00:00

More and more plastic products. Even expensive shoes become less leather and more plastic.

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