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My childhood friend of 20 years was much smarter than I am. He graduated with a college degree and landed a high-paying job, bought a house, got married, all that. He invited me to go on a European vacation that I simply could not afford, that's when I realized I needed to walk away. It was clear he was heading in a direction I couldn't follow. Life isn't like it is in the movies.
He got to play games and enjoy life his own way. No shame in that.
I would rather have a family than play fucking games. Wasted my childhood on that shit. it feels like I'm suffocating when I remember those times. He doesn't seem to enjoy it very much. Neither do I. Nor would any sane person. Not to imply that I'm sane.
No sane person would enjoy playing video games?
No sane person would enjoy playing video games OVER having something more precious, like a family. At some point games just become a waste of time and detrimental to the goal.
You surely can enjoy video games, if it doesn't stand between you, and your desires. Which in a lot of cases, it does.
That's just not true. There are a lot of ways to lead a fulfilling life, and having kids is just one of them.
I get it, I have kids and have a satisfying life. I also know people who have kids and regret that decision. It's not for everyone, and certainly not required for a fulfilling life.
What you consider a fulfilling life is a complex mix of philosophy, religion, and personal value system, and for many people, having children isn't part of that equation. For some, it's getting involved in charitable orgs, for others, it's accomplishing some feat (say, climbing Everest), and for others, it's raising children.
I can see video games as being one such fulfilling option, but it's also a fallback when people don't know what brings them satisfaction or feel like they can't pursue it for whatever reason. I think it's important to not disparage people's choices here, while also suggesting new ways to find satisfaction with life.
I personally love video games, and I love my kids, so I play video games with my kids, or when I have time after other obligations have been satisfied. But I don't see video games as a pursuit in itself, it's merely a hobby I do when taking a break of other worthwhile pursuits, which in my case are raising children and bettering myself in line with my religious beliefs.
aaaaaaand now I'm sad because that is my life.
Are you allowed a pet where you live? Sometimes all we need is a little affection and responsibility.
I have a rescue cat. She's the reason why I haven't offed myself yet. She's my life
Your cat would want you to be happy. As long as you don't forget to fill up the food bowl.
As depressed as I get, and as much as I don’t want to do anything, I ALWAYS make sure my girl is looked after. Clean litter, water bowl full and food twice a day
I don't know you or how you're feeling, but do you feel like you deserve the same consideration you give your cat when it comes to yourself?
I've been depressed so I know there's a solid chance that answer is no and you probably feel pretty settled about why, but ask yourself if you were judging someone you love (maybe your cat) by the same metric would your answer for them be the same?
Depression is a real rough process, we're rooting for you.
Make steps towards the life you want. I know that sounds big and scary but it's small things and doesn't have to (and shouldn't) be all at once.
Positive interpretation:
That means that you still have lots of potential inside you, while your friend already used up all his potential.