Does anyone understand this?

[Anonymous]

I'm 26 and pursuing my 2nd Masters degree but for some reason I just cannot be bothered now.

Studying isn't difficult, but I look around me and realise what I'm losing- my social life. At this stage in life, I'm not at the point to even concentrate on exams. My ex is getting married and I feel I'm falling in a pit, looking back I only have my education, not happiness. I can study, but I don't want to push myself, even if it is for finals.

[MTC29]

When I was in grad school, I had no social life. There wasn't enough free time go out on a date.

In your case, you felt the need for a second master's degree and chose to pursue it. Now you either continue the program or drop out.

What is your first master's degree and the planned second?

[Asker]

I completed a double undergrad in physics and computer science. I finished my Masters in physics, now doing my Masters in computer science.

[MTC29]

I must say that I'm impressed. My opinion, for it it's worth, is to continue in the pursuit of your second master's degree. You are a young woman. There will always be time for dating and socializing after completing the master's program. In addition, don't stay focused on what your ex is doing. Just because he's getting married doesn't mean you have to alter your education plans in order to "match" or keep pace with him. I wish you the best of luck in whatever you do.

[Asker]

Thank you so much for your kind words sir.

[Guy13]

You are highly educated in the West and you still are comparing your life... measuring up to the Abstract for no reason at all. Negative competitiveness is Stupid especially when it is grounded in Pride and Nonsensical. You may be smart but your judgment is for shit...

[Asker]

What I'm saying is I value social life more than education right now. My friends on social media are living their best life, while I am still studying at 26!

[Guy13]

No they are not. Not trying to be offensive but you seem educated and immature for 30 years old. I am advanced degree from the NE as well. Have you ever worked in corporate? Who judges Quality of Life from internet posts and social media? Have you ever been outside of school? The problem is in the area of real-life accomplishments... not so much Social. The whole picture as school and internet are False Reality...

[Harbringer26]

You're just school-tired. It's an expression in my country, and I am myself a soon-to-be Masters graduate and I have experienced similar feelings. It passes, and what we do is building a solid foundation for our future with high value on the market and extra cash on our bank account. It is most certainly worth it in the end. Plenty of time for being sociable after that Masters thesis.

[Asker]

My Masters doesn't have a thesis, and it's only this one subject that I really have a hard time studying. My friends are just enjoying life, and whenever I'm on socials, I feel I have missed out on a lot in comparison to them.

[Harbringer26]

It is possible to find a balance while you study, I have. And without even having a thesis to write I bet you can do it.

[Guy__]

I understand.