I've reflected on your criticism, I'd rather not be thrusted into unnecessary struggle to fit into the generic "successful" label.
Everyone's life is infinitely different and everyone has their own path.
Just being here has dramatically shifted my relationship with my parents in a way that was not possible back home and I value that so much. Before I wasn't comfortable and willing to be apart of their life and now I am. I can't put a price on that.
They will die, my father is 60, he will die in the next ten years. With his current health issues, I don't see him getting past the national average of life span for men.
I'd rather not be sitting beside a hospital bed, feeling bad that I didn't spend the time or show the love to the people who mean the most to me.
I work 40 hours a week and put a majority of my money in savings. Working has never been an issue and never will.
The reasoning behind an older girlfriend is that they will be able to give me an experience unlike anything back at home, it might give me access to bigger social circles and more interesting experiences as well as connection and love.
I have zero plans on having children and my opinion on that over the last 7 years has not changed.
I'm not looking for a wife, I'm looking for someone I can enjoy spending time with.
I don't know what "setup" post means. I was just looking to gather generic ideas given to me.
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Originally Posted by Topspinmo
I suspect this setup post?
IMO at 27 you should be working on career. Mommy and daddy or who ever not going to be around for even. You need to set goals. IMO dating older women probably not good goal, but that’s me at 27 I had heavy responsibilities at work and on home front.
IMO going to bars to meet woman not good good goal, they may have lot of baggage which would maybe something you don’t need. But, I understand there few that never had to work or any responsibilities. If you’re in that boat good for you. Another but, sooner or later reality may hit you like ton of bricks. Good luck on your search for cougar.  |