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Are you living the life you thought you would be 5 years ago? How or how not?
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I didn't really have a set image of who or where I wanted to be, but I thought I would have won the lottery already.
No. Five years ago, I thought I would be in a JD/MBA program preparing for graduation. I was rejected from the MBA program. So, that was a bummer. On the bright side, I am moving toward one goal. Hopefully, I can achieve the other. If not. I'm open to any other positive experience that life brings my way.
yeah pretty much. I'm married, have a house, a dog, & a new baby. only thing is I wish I had A better job & more money.
Does life ever really work out that way? I honestly don't know what I thought about my future five years ago. My life has definitely taken some unexpected twists, all for the better, even if the experiences were far from pleasant. I'm definitely happy with my life right now.
Even better than I can imagine. We have a beautiful, blessed life. I love every day.
Not at all. 5 years ago I was in a dark place and today I'm in a beautiful, loving, light relationship with the love of my life. I am so lucky to have found him and to have made such a beautiful baby girl together.
Not quite, but there are lots i am grateful for-i just don't know the plans for me- i walk in faith
No, I'm living exactly the same as I was then only now I'm 1 pay-grade higher
Wow! What about the fact I wasn't even in your life? Or did you just have another bitch on your side??? So it doesn't matter to you??
Female, 31-35 years, Dating, VA, US | Jun 06, 2013
Female, 31-35 years, Dating, VA, US | Jun 06, 2013
That's not the point I was making. It asked how I live. I still live alone in a one bedroom apartment and I still have the same employer
Male, 41-50 years, Dating, VA, US | Jun 07, 2013
Male, 41-50 years, Dating, VA, US | Jun 07, 2013
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Not really. I assumed I would be alone and depressed still and not with the love of my life but I'm very grateful
Not really, I hoped to have my degree and be making a bigger salary rather than living paycheck to paycheck and working off debt
No. My life is FAR better than I ever imagined. My husband and I have both changed tremendously (for the good). I am grateful!
Actually I and everyone else was pleasantly surprised! My husband and I were teen parents,(he knocked me up, 5mnths n our relationship)so basically;realistically thinking, the whole situation pointed to failure but now (we've been together 4.5 years) and were living very comfortable! I can honestly say we as a couple roused above the stereotypes of young parents, no I'm not lucky I'm blessed!!!
I did not know it would be or get that horrible for so long. So no, I was sad and in pain and never thought our marriage would take these turn of events. But things are better and we are closer. The Economy fuck us! Our Family did not grow witch gave me depression. And both boys fuck up their opportunities that we sacrifice everything for and almost our marriage fight each other and them to do the stuff to have the opportunities. Never ever thought we would be in this place.
Definitely not!!! Got knocked back a few steps but I'm getting back on track now!!
Five years ago, I was dreaming about nothing except finding a great career and making my way to the top. As time progressed, I figured I could not just feed my appetite this desire for a career and be happy. After getting engaged, I realized I am happier knowing I have long- term happiness established, which allows me to work on winning day to day. It eases the tension and allows me to really expand myself. Lets see how things go now.
