Happy People, Content With Who They Are. | Relationship Issues

# 1  2008-12-17 22:17:14

10
Man, 45
United Kingdom
London
Know All Novice

I've never had a problem with not following the crowds, but as someone describing myself as happy and content with who i am. I was wondering if this is now perceived as old fashioned! On a day to day basis, i meet like- minded people with a similar view and who believe life is what you make it, but wander into a dating site and it's an avalanche of issues and seriousness.

I'm beginning to suspect that being content and happy with life  IS outdated and come here merely wondering if there is someone out there of a similar mind to enjoy it. Is this dinosaur logic?...Thoughts please, as I stubbornly stick to trying to rise a smile wherever possible!

# 2  2008-12-18 20:17:30

39
Man, 46
United Kingdom
Southend-on-Sea
Newbie Banter

Recently I am struggling to think of what actually does make me happy! I think when you have gone through problems life can seem hard to find the meaning of. Is this as good as it gets? Maybe a good idea is to reflect back on times when you were really happy and see if what did it can be resurrected or repeated. That's if its worth repeating.

I used to like going to watch drag racing. I like live bands and comedy clubs. I like a good movie at the cinema. I have a bike licence so I could get another motorbike. You know what I mean.

Another angle is to try some new things. I'm thinking about evening classes in something like a language or cooking. This is not really 'me' as I see myself BUT that might push me to like something different AND I might meet somebody in the process. If I dont then at least I will be able speak German and fill my tummy!

I am most certainly going to concentrate on personal happiness more than I did before. I am not a selfish person but i felt I suppressed before and not able to be the real me. It might take a while to unearth the real me again but it will be worth it. I figure if I am happy in this way it will show in my face and then others will see my spark. They can join me or they can walk on by.

# 3  2008-12-20 14:51:56

18
Man, 49
United Kingdom
Belfast
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since losing the milestone around my neck i am very happy. homeless but happy and all my friends and family can see the difference in me.

life is good oncemore. never too old to start again.

# 4  2008-12-22 22:21:31

9
Woman, 51
United Kingdom
london
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well boys..come on...life is what we make from it...I myself have had a hard one...been divorced had to bring up two kids on my own...not much luck with guys after that..but hey...here I am all the time with a smile and always happy.

Dont think of what you have lost..think of what you can gain from the experience... be happy...Merry Christmas to you guys.

# 5  2008-12-26 12:55:34

72
Man, 27
United Kingdom
Crawley
Chatterbox Charlie

don't worry about the past or ex's...there's nothing you can do about it.

Keep looking forwards.  I'm sure 2009 will be great!

# 6  2008-12-26 14:38:20

17
Woman, 26
United Kingdom
London
Know All Novice

ok...just to keep it  less serious here i'll post a 'relationship issue' related random joke

A guy is down on his luck. He takes his last $500 and goes to Las Vegas.

Overnight, he has a fantastic run of luck. He stumbles out of the casino and finds a pay phone. He calls his wife and says, "Honey, pack your bags. I just won over a million dollars in Vegas."

His wife say, "That's wonderful. What should I pack for...Europe, the Carribean?"

He says, "I don't care, just be gone when I get home."

# 7  2008-12-27 00:21:48

18
Man, 49
United Kingdom
Belfast
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cja! you fecking shiney ****. next year is gonna be **** great! you hear me cja? **** great! credit crunch or not i know that i am gonna enjoy my life.

see, i am a good person who has dumped a heavy drinker. sure, i feel guilty but everyone around me said i should have done it years ago!

roll on 2009!

life is going to be good again.

# 8  2008-12-27 00:23:30

18
Man, 49
United Kingdom
Belfast
Know All Novice

ps. cja- you ARE ONE HOT BABE!

# 9  2009-01-03 21:03:35

11
Woman, 32
United Kingdom
Kingston
Know All Novice

Life is what our thoughts and dreams are. We create it all with our mind mostly (let's not take unexplicable and mysterious), my last year proved it once and for all. Change your thinking, your attitude - and your life changes despite even minimum opportunities! I'm content with who I am though there's always a room for progress Life would be too boring if it weren't so! As for Internet dating sites, I find their opportunities very limited comparing to everyday life. Being content with who you are is a rare gift, mostly people can't stand being even a couple of hours with their own self on their own, they're in constant search of some company. I bet all of us met such ones!

# 10  2009-03-15 19:41:13

8
Woman, 27
United Kingdom
Highland
Know All Novice

i do think life is what you make it but i also think that noone is truly 100% happy with themselfs you will always find faults in you because if you did not then you would have nothing to work  on to make your life better.

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