Professional work and the pursuit of set goals often take up a significant part of life. However, this doesn't mean that we should fully dedicate ourselves to our careers. Maintaining a proper balance between private life and work allows for real satisfaction. As it turns out, the pursuit of money is often much stronger than the balance provided by home, family, friends, or relaxation and vacation. One of our readers painfully realizes this every day.
"I'm 33 years old and I feel like I live for work. I don't have a significant other, I don't go out with friends, and when I come home from the office, I eat and go to bed" - writes Ms. Elwira.
"I even tried Tinder, but quickly realized that I'm not cut out for this world"
"I see the world going through a real revolution. People, situations, needs, and expectations are changing as well. But I'm standing still. As a child, when I still believed in God, I prayed for a good husband, a house full of children, and two cats. Today, I feel like I'll never achieve what I dreamed of. I don't have high expectations from the world. In fact, I'll take whatever comes my way, but this realization only came after I understood that the moment has arrived when it might be incredibly difficult for me to find a partner. I even tried Tinder, but quickly realized that I'm not cut out for it. I don't know how to flirt, and when my coworkers try to get me to go out for a beer or to a club, I decline and make excuses, saying that my family is visiting or inventing a sudden dentist appointment. It's just more convenient for me that way".
"Living alone really isn't easy"
"It makes me sad when I see friends starting families, having children, traveling, and thriving professionally, while I only have the last one left. Work, work, and more work. I live for work, and that's the truth. When I come home from work, I go to bed because I have to get up for work in the morning. My life is just existing, but I know I brought this on myself. Although living in a big city offers many opportunities, it simply overwhelms me. Am I worse off? I take care of myself, I have a good education, I rent an apartment in a nice neighborhood, and I earn well. I could easily afford to go on an overseas trip every few months, but I don't, because I can't imagine going somewhere alone. My friends have husbands and partners, so I don't want to intrude. Living alone really isn't easy, especially during holidays. When everyone is traveling, I'm either lying in bed or cleaning my apartment".
"I'd like to change my life, but I don't know how to do it. I feel helpless, and I really don't want to complain, because that's not what this is about. How do I step out of my comfort zone and connect with people?"
Elwira.
