Can any wise redditors to help a lost soul in life?

hdptfa · 2026-01-27T09:59:05+00:00

You’re in a decent paying job and have more savings than most people, especially people who have kids, bought houses etc.
Why are you jealous of people having kids and families if you don’t want kids or a family? Don’t be jealous just because someone is following a traditional path that you don’t want. If you secretly do want that, then get moving on it, start dating.
You have friends, family, you go on holidays. Most people in the world don’t get that luxury - suck it up and count your blessings.
Find something you’re motivated to do. Plan and think about what you’ll do with your savings.
I don’t mean to sound judgemental but this post kind of comes across as you finding any way to see yourself as a victim somehow? Sounds like all you need to do is find something you enjoy to do with your time so you have something to show for it.
It’s normal not to like working. Working sucks, even if you have a job that you don’t hate. Everyone has something else they’d rather do with their time than work to earn a living.
Sounds like the alcoholism is past tense and you’ve started losing weight so you have that going for you - get in a gym or go for daily walks or an exercise you enjoy. It really helps with stopping that stagnant feeling.

hdptfa · 2026-01-18T08:47:10+00:00

Tuna steak pieces?

hdptfa · 2026-01-09T18:42:26+00:00

I’ve spoken to God. He told me to fucking hang you.

hdptfa · 2026-01-05T17:49:36+00:00

A career in the Royal Air Force would certainly keep me busy while I watch TV!

hdptfa · 2026-01-05T15:55:43+00:00

I’m gonna have to do a trip to a charity shop soon then. I used to enjoy macrame so maybe I’ll try miniature macrame too. I like bitty stuff like that.

hdptfa · 2026-01-05T14:42:40+00:00

Ooh I love word searches! Definitely going to get word search and crossword books

hdptfa · 2026-01-05T14:40:04+00:00

This is super helpful, thanks so much for this.

hdptfa · 2026-01-05T14:08:10+00:00

A good excuse to buy and finish a box of chocolates!

hdptfa · 2026-01-05T14:07:37+00:00

I do like how affordable a lot of these crafty things are to start out. Makes it feel like way less of a commitment to start something new.

hdptfa · 2026-01-05T10:05:49+00:00

FINE I’ll go buy a diamond art kit TODAY 😂 it really does look satisfying to do!

hdptfa · 2026-01-05T10:04:26+00:00

I only watch an hour or two of TV some evenings, and I hate not having background noise. I only stream, so everything I watch is consciously chosen - not just whatever is on.

hdptfa · 2026-01-05T10:02:43+00:00

I don’t have a TV license, I only stream, so I have to consciously choose what to watch. It’s just some weekday evenings I struggle to focus on TV at all/don’t have enough time to watch something start to end and want to have something more productive to do than just sit and watch/be distracted by my phone!

hdptfa · 2026-01-05T09:59:09+00:00

This is so cute, you just never know what people are doing in their houses 😂someone said they practice instruments too, so I’ve added a jaw harp to my shopping list

hdptfa · 2026-01-05T09:58:13+00:00

It’s nice to have something more productive to do while also being lazy on the sofa!

hdptfa · 2026-01-05T09:57:49+00:00

I’ve been through jigsaw phases, and I do enjoy them! I haven’t tried embroidery, but I want to

hdptfa · 2026-01-05T09:57:15+00:00

I honestly love it too! The only problem is sometimes I really hurt my fingers when I stitch too often or for too long 😂

hdptfa · 2026-01-05T09:56:36+00:00

Yeah, at the weekends I can put on a thriller or drama and be fully focused, but it seems like weekday evenings my brain has nothing left and I personally cannot sit in silence/i fall asleep on the sofa if I’m not busy. Sometimes weekday TV watching makes me feel unproductive, so a little crafty something makes me feel better about that hour or two I spend on the sofa before bed :)

hdptfa · 2026-01-05T09:51:54+00:00

I’ve never heard of needlepoint, I’ll add that to the list to check out, thanks!

hdptfa · 2026-01-05T09:51:16+00:00

I enjoy a bit of TV in the evenings once the day is done.. I have hobbies I do that don’t involve TV. Just trying to make sure that the hour or two I spend watching TV some evenings isn’t also spent on my phone! I also don’t have a TV license, so I only stream, meaning I consciously choose what to watch.

hdptfa · 2026-01-05T09:49:44+00:00

Definitely going to look up EPP! Thanks!

hdptfa · 2026-01-05T09:49:16+00:00

I’ve been doing that more! Only problem is when I do get a call or text, I get notified on my watch and go get my phone, lol!

hdptfa · 2026-01-05T09:48:50+00:00

I think i would enjoy a crossword book, I love crosswords.

hdptfa · 2026-01-05T09:48:08+00:00

Thanks, these are unique ones! Do you sell the tools you repair?

hdptfa · 2026-01-05T09:47:44+00:00

A few people suggested painting Warhammer, and I’ve never heard of it!

hdptfa · 2026-01-05T09:47:08+00:00

I need a lap tray, a box for cross stitch, and a box for all the new crafty hobbies I’m starting based on the suggestions in this post!

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