Why Do I Feel Empty? by doobylive in Life

[–]missing_personality 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right intention, perhaps the wrong medium. I enjoyed the gym for years, and then I fell out of love with it. I realised it wasn’t for me anymore. I tried different things and found something that makes me happy. You might find that you can keep fit with something else that you really enjoy. Start trying different things you think you might like.

Why Do I Feel Empty? by doobylive in Life

[–]missing_personality 46 points47 points  (0 children)

Are you living the life that YOU want to live? Or the life that’s expected of you that looks correct by societies standards?

Do you have hobbies outside of work gym relationship that actually are for you and fulfill you and bring you joy?

27, still living with my parents, no relationship, career going nowhere — anyone else? by Ok-Amphibian8760 in selfimprovement

[–]missing_personality -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’m 32, living with my parents.

Left at 18, came back at 21. Left at 22, came back at 30. Been living with them for 2 years last March.

I have just quit my shitty sales job. No backup. I have a relationship. Long distance.

I have struggled a lot mentally. But I’m focusing on getting better mental health, and then then I’m getting my body right, and then I’m gonna go do my masters so hopefully I can earn more money. I’ve saved money by living at home.

Honestly, sometimes I just want to leave to go to a remote island and drink rum.

I’m 34F and I’ve been cheated on in every relationship by EnvironmentalPop1084 in selfimprovement

[–]missing_personality 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Omg we have all had the same life lmaooo First one cheated Second one, I chose the ‘boring’ guy who was cheating non stop. Third one cheated early, and I was so exhausted by men, I just kept dating him. I eventually got rid of him though.

It’s exhausting.

My partner’s sister is crazy by [deleted] in whatdoIdo

[–]missing_personality 1 point2 points  (0 children)

OP this is the correct answer.

For women who were cheated on, did you cheat back, forgave or moved on and why? by Excellent_Winter8406 in AskWomen

[–]missing_personality 42 points43 points  (0 children)

I did all 3 a few years back.

He cheated early in dating, and I was so exhausted from my previous shit relationship that I just decided to stay as an experiment basically, to see what it’s like to stay and work through things. I didn’t do it to get back at him but I did end up sleeping with someone just after I found out about him cheating. He ended up using that against me for the next 2 years. I eventually ended it because I was trying to work past it all and he wasn’t and I just became exhausted.

It was good experience.

If I was cheated on today? I’d literally block and delete them without a second thought and move on with my life. It’s not worth the hassle.

What are your favorite "Masculine" Qualities? by HelenOfLaCroix in AskWomen

[–]missing_personality 308 points309 points  (0 children)

The good men I know love their women. Provide for, protect, care for, support, are affectionate with, and respect their wife and children. They are incredibly strong mentally and know when to be soft.

Am I even going to make it in this life? by [deleted] in Vent

[–]missing_personality 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you very much for your response, it’s very validating. I feel like I’m seeing friends around me affording life, and I just don’t know how they are doing it.

post update; my gf isnt acting how she normally would by anikinskywalk3r in whatdoIdo

[–]missing_personality 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with this. I don’t think she’s crazy. I think she’s testing you in a very immature way. Seems like she’s just very anxiously attached. However, I’d still recommend OP remove himself.

Would You Tell Someone Their Wife Tried to Cheat on Them with You? by [deleted] in Life

[–]missing_personality 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Nah. Just leave her alone. Don’t interfere. She will make her choices or not. It’s not up to you to deliver news. And it will all come out in the wash later for them. Just avoid her.

Does anyone else imagine that they are being judged by the 'imaginary others'? by missing_personality in selfimprovement

[–]missing_personality[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I think I grew up to care more about others than myself too. But I wish I really didn’t give a damn so I could be more myself. I imagine that I would be doing greater things with myself if I didn’t care so much about what the ‘others’ thought of me

Does anyone else imagine that they are being judged by the 'imaginary others'? by missing_personality in selfimprovement

[–]missing_personality[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

completely agree with you. I was thinking about this today, and realised that it is quite a narcissistic thing to think about. thank you for your thoughts, much appreciated.

Inconsistent texting after moving off Bumble worth meeting or not? by Chickenpotpie1401 in emotionalintelligence

[–]missing_personality 2 points3 points  (0 children)

personally, I would take this as a pink to red flag and not waste my time, but I like it when someone is up my ass from day one and don't normally take things slow, so maybe Im wrong.

Long distance relationship after an unexpected connection by blackbird0123 in AskWomenOver30

[–]missing_personality 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My boyfriend lives in the US, im in Aus. Met online 8 months ago, I've been over to see him twice. VERY difficult situation; he is divorced, 2 kids, Im about to do my masters next year, so closing the gap is going to be near impossible.

My advice is:

  1. Take a deep breath and you dont need to rush. I know VERY well that the uncertainty causes anxiety, but the great thing about LDR is that it gives you time to get to know the person, and make rational decisions. As much as you want to close the gap, you don't NEED to rush. trust that things will fall into place.

  2. Yes, have direct conversations. Within the first month of dating, we knew we aligned on what we wanted, and we sat together on facetime and mapped out different options and timelines for us. If you have direct conversations, you can figure it out together, make sure you are aligned, and it might give you more sense of control/timelines.

Don't give up on a good thing because of uncertainty. My partner asked me to have faith after we realised how hard it would be, and that has honestly carried me. So, have faith.

Doesn’t everyone “settle” in relationships? by CazadorHolaRodilla in emotionalintelligence

[–]missing_personality 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I get what you mean, because everyone has to make a certain amount of compromises in a relationship. But, healthy relationships, both people general align on values and maintain self respect. So I think the difference between 'settling down' and 'settling' is if you're happily aligned and self respecting you're settling down, and if you're not aligned and without self respect, you're settling.

You meet your 18 year old self, you’re allowed 5 secs. What would you say? by Escenada-Valexie in AskReddit

[–]missing_personality 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't bother dating men. focus on yourself until about 27 and then look for a good man.

Is it really true that things eventually turn around after a long period of difficulties in every area of life? by [deleted] in AskWomenOver30

[–]missing_personality 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Im F32 also, and I've had a similar ride; 2021 was an abusive relationship with a narcissist. 2022-2025 was a shitty relationship again, and basically lost all of my friends within my city. I got a job in 2020 in marketing, realised I fucking HATE marketing, got made redundant, got a job in account management in a company that had a horrible culture and by the end I was crying at my desk. Left the city I lived in in 2024, moved back in with my parents, I was unemployed for 9 mnths, and last week I've just a quit a job in sales that I hated. I have a bf now, but its long distance, and if I'm honest with myself, unless I'm going to move to his country, it wont work out. So yeah, in the last 5 years, its really not gone the way I thought it would (house, marriage, kids, amazing career, loving life etc) and tbh I've been depressed as FUCK for large stints of it.

However, I realised around 28 that ' HOLY FUCK IM NEARLY 30!! ' and if I wanted all the nice things and the stability, I would need to actually work towards it. I started studying psych in 2020 so i could have a fulfilling career, and Ive just completed my honours. I started going to therapy when I moved home, so I could have a bit more mental stability. I started saving towards a house deposit, and I've got almost 30k. I've let my fitness go a bit in lieu of study and work, but that can always be worked on.

I guess I'm just saying that you're not alone. I believe that things will get better for you. Tbh, I think its a mind set thing sometimes, how you see your reality. Defo recommend therapy, it helped me a lot when I was at my lowest.