Poll: How do you feel about your life right now?

How do you feel about your life right now?

  • I am very happy.

    Votes: 70 11.7%

  • I am content.

    Votes: 181 30.4%

  • Meh. Just getting by.

    Votes: 127 21.3%

  • It could be better.

    Votes: 136 22.8%

  • I am very unhappy.

    Votes: 82 13.8%
  • Total voters
    596
Not sure what to do with myself to be honest. I don't want to stay in this country any more as I want to live in Canada but I'm 30 this year so its now or never with the Visa for work and Travel. The issue is my job is good fun and I get to Travel regularly around Europe.

It's a tough choice and I have found myself on more than one occasion just wanting to disappear and give it all up, I have no GF and not a Home owner etc so can easily do it.
 
Think I'd have to put myself down as content.

I put myself in a massive hole a few years ago, at one point I had over £40k in unsecured debt, was on my last legs at work, weighed over 20 stone, separated from my wife, barely saw my children.

Since then...

Down to 13 stone, lifting 3-4 times a week, making real progress on getting a physique I can be at least a little bit proud of.

Debt is under 20k, get through to August and my biggest monthly outgoing will be settled giving me significantly more disposable income to throw at other debts and get them down faster.

Moving to a new job in 2 weeks, should be roughly a 20% increase in take-home pay, with a reduced commute and more free time.

I'm kind of, sort of, seeing some chick I met in London. Its all very chilled, very casual, which is great as I don't know if I ever want to settle back down again.

Moving back to West Sussex means I get to see the kids pretty much whenever I want.

Its been a long slog, 2 years of solid hard work and I've turned it around, things are not fixed, a lot of things are a long way from fixed, but I can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel, and I'm in a position now where I can start to enjoy life, and to appreciate the journey out of the hole I put myself in.

It is a shame there are so many unhappy people here, as somebody who has battled depression on a couple of occasions I do understand what it can be like. Only you can make the changes you want to see a reality, it might be hard, it might even be harder for you due to your condition, but if a weak willed moron like me can do it anybody can.
 
I guess the bottom option.

I try to stay positive and hopeful, but nothing chnages unless you do something. The problem I have is I am utterly lost in life. I feel that if I try anything I will just fail, leading to more dissapointments and let downs.

Like many others, I put on a brave happy face at work. People ask "Hi, how are you?" and you give the usual "Yeah good thanks!", because lets be honest, no one wants to know the real answer.

Currently trying to motivate myself into a new job. It really is my only hope. Not because of money, but for a sence of purpose.
 
Everything could always be better, but I'm pretty content with life at the moment. I'm of sound body and mind, have a roof over my head, a job to pay my bills, a loving wife and a baby on the way. I'd be greedy if I was asking for more. I'd like more and will always work towards more, but I can't and won't complain. Could do with losing a few pounds though.
 
Mart2912 said:
It really is my only hope.
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Zatoichi.uK said:
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Seems kind of obvious but hey.
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These studies are very interesting. Good relationships keep us happier and healthier.

When we go, we will leave behind a digital foot print of our life and that's something that's going to fascinate future generations. Imagine for a moment, the internet in 2300. People could see all of your browsing data. Could be embarrassing or even litigious for some.
 
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Got a new job 3 months ago and finally earning more money than i spend. Still don't have a girl friend but I don't let it bother me. Just been focusing on work last few months to pass my probation. I don't realy have any serious problems in my life right now. My biggest problem is not getting enough sex.
 
Pretty happy but very stressed. Was working for myself and everything was going fine, but thought I'd make things massively more difficult - hired staff and took out a two years lease on the office, and now trying to get the new guy up to speed before he starts costing me an arm and a leg.

Also, for some reason I decided to renovate our flat. So I've been sleeping on a sofa bed in someone's spare room, having slept in 11 different beds since mid-October, whilst my girlfriend commutes in from Oxford. We've run out of money for the renovation and it's now taken twice as long as it should have. Apart from that everything is great!
 
Content.

I'm in a long term relationship with an amazing woman, have bought a house, earn an above average salary and am almost debt free for the first time in 15 years (not including my mortgage). Once my debts are gone I'll be able to bump my happiness levels up a notch as I'll be able to start saving for holidays/hobbies again!
 
Compared to where I was 10 years ago I can't complain.

Married to an awesome wife who never complains about anything including my need to buy every bit of tech that comes out,average job with decent enough pay,own two houses,plenty free time and great friends.

Been trying for kids for 3 years but nothings happening there despite IVF so,if I had to complain,it would be about that. I would love kids but we can both see the benefits of it not happening even if that is what neither of us really want.
 
Not to gloat, but my life is pretty amazing right now, and only getting better.

Finally got a permanent contract in a job I love (which also flies me around the world every now and then to places most people will never experience), just moved into a lovely house, started up a new interesting hobby (restoring classic cars) to gain some more skills, plenty of amazing holidays coming up, and all on a wage I can afford. Plus I'm 100% fighting fit and healthy.

To top it off, I also have a girlfriend who is both beautiful, intelligent and emotionally stable, who I will hopefully spent the rest of my life with.

Yeah, things are going well :)
 
Arsonist said:
Not to gloat, but my life is pretty amazing right now, and only getting better.

Finally got a permanent contract in a job I love (which also flies me around the world every now and then to places most people will never experience), just moved into a lovely house, started up a new interesting hobby (restoring classic cars) to gain some more skills, plenty of amazing holidays coming up, and all on a wage I can afford. Plus I'm 100% fighting fit and healthy.

To top it off, I also have a girlfriend who is both beautiful, intelligent and emotionally stable, who I will hopefully spent the rest of my life with.

Yeah, things are going well :)
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Arsonist said:
Not to gloat, but my life is pretty amazing right now, and only getting better.

Finally got a permanent contract in a job I love (which also flies me around the world every now and then to places most people will never experience), just moved into a lovely house, started up a new interesting hobby (restoring classic cars) to gain some more skills, plenty of amazing holidays coming up, and all on a wage I can afford. Plus I'm 100% fighting fit and healthy.

To top it off, I also have a girlfriend who is both beautiful, intelligent and emotionally stable, who I will hopefully spent the rest of my life with.

Yeah, things are going well :)
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How long have you been with her?
 
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