Do you ever wonder if something is missing from your life?

[jennifer_bloom]

I think my life is okay, I am never sick or in serious pain and I’m never anxious or depressed but I keep looking for that one thing that can make my life good and not just comfortable and decent, I wonder if a pet could do it, or a best friend, or a career change, or a husband or a house of my own, I know I might be a lot busier and stressed out if I had those responsibilities but it would also add a level of meaning to my life that I do not currently feel is apart of me, maybe religion can do it but not sure.

[ChiTown33]

No. I'm happier than I've ever been in my life. It seems to me your looking too much outside your life rather than being thankful for the blessings you have. Having said that helping people is always good.
Personally I found my peace by becoming financially secure. I might not have b the fanciest house, the newest car, or the best toys. But all my bills are paid. And each morning when the sun rises I have the option of going to work or not while others are slaves to their mountainous debt. That freedom makes the day God hath made that much more glorious to me.

[exitseven]

I have most of the big things covered. I have a great wife and three awesome kids. I just got the youngest through college. I have a comfortable house and I have a summer cottage. I need to maybe make a couple of friends and I need to go on some adventures.

[exitseven]

Thanks for the MHO

[YOLOIFIC]

In my experience it’s not uncommon for people to want something more. In many cases it’s healthy it inspires you to do more and try harder to achieve your dreams.


It can become a problem if it’s becoming an obsession or causes you emotional distress regularly.


I will say this, we idealize a lot of things and one it happens it’s somewhat disappointing. Not because it’s not a good thing but because our expectations were so high they weren’t realistic.


I can remember the day I turned 18 I was like huh, this doesn’t feel any different than yesterday at all. Of course you expect to wake up and suddenly be different because now you have a lot more legal responsibilities and privileges. Nope you’re no different but all that dreaming and idealizing didn’t materialize.
Same with marriage, day after woke up and it literally no different than the day before besides I had a ring in my left ring finger now. Same bed, same woman, same feelings. Not the romanticism that one would think after their marriage night. Of course I was happy but again you build up this ideal in your mind.


Same with children, nothing like I imagined at all. Not bad but not as you think it will be.


I will say , nothing is wrong wanting more in life. Nothing at all, as long as it doesn’t become an obsession that leads to unhealthy behaviors.


Many people feel like they want or need more but in the end of the day these feelings shouldn’t be anything more than fleeting and shouldn’t interfere in your daily life. It can help to talk to someone, even if it’s just a friend of family member. Their empathy and advice can be very helpful also a licensed therapist can do the same if your uncomfortable with taking to someone else you know.

[EmbraceThePain]

Well, right now there are quite a number of things that are missing but good news is that I’m working towards these things. If I’m honest about my trajectory so far, I think I will get everything that I want to get such as a house in a place I want to live, wife, and children. I’ve been successful thus far in my endeavors so more so a “when” instead of an “if” as to whether or not I will accomplish my goals.

[Alyssa11]

And that’s why I believe in God. We’re human beings and to an extent we’re full of faults. We can never be complete, only God is complete. That is also why this life is only temporary and we are conscious of the afterlife.

[invalid1]

I feel you completely.
I miss, a pet, a wife, a religion, and a house.
All at once lol

A pet is a good idea for you I think. 🐒🐕🦮🐩🐱🐈🐐🐇🐦🐠. I crave pets, but I am not stable, I can't have one. So I guess I will start with religion then have all the rest at once...
I hope 😂

[pretyyygirl]

No I don't usually focus on my present because I'm not where I want to be yet so I always set goals. I don't think anything is missing, I think the time hasn't come for it/ it can't be achieved yet but I'm still working towards it to get it

[DannyUk2017]

That thing is also called a "click", when you have that, no matter the circumstances, then you'll know your on the good track... also you can make yourself an achievement list, and you can discover "that thing" that clicks with you.

[Mofunfour20]

Women instinctively need to be protected and taken care of to feel safe and secure. Research the biological purpose of men and women and you'll fully understand whats missing in your life

[YOLOIFIC]

If you’ve figured out what women need you’re amazing. I don’t think even a woman has figured out what woman need. 🤣

All joking aside everyone needs to feel safe and secure, pushing archaic and sexist gender roles isn’t a rational answer here at all.

Especially since it’s empirically false, plenty of women find emotional connection as well and physical and emotional fulfillment from themselves or another woman.

By your logic all lesbian couples would be afraid and insecure something any casual observations can refute immediately.

[JediSisko]

“My heart is restless until it rest in you, oh Lord” St. Augustine.

[TommyMountainFigure]

I don't think you can miss what you have never had. Sure, you can think what if? but actually miss something? No I don't

[higheredge274884]

I feel like something is always missing.
The girl I’ve liked for 3 years, the marks at school, the motivation, the patience, good friends….. pain

[bobalife]

My calling, my soul mate, traveling, a corgi, and boba Lol.

[rosemilk]

I don’t wonder, I KNOW. 3 things I need, then I’m set for what I want in life 🌸

[Huldusonur]

Yeah, a bit of order. My life has been chaos since my girlfriend of five years broke up with me and threw me out, so right now I'm just following my nose and hoping for the best.

[SmokinAces2000]

It’s not something it’s somewhere I’ve always felt like I was meant for more and I’ve always thought I would be taken to another land or something I just don’t feel like I belong in this world

[J2ohhhhh]

I can kinda relate. I don't really have problems in life.

[Blindguyplaying]

I've known for a while that I've been missing a partner in life.

[Starwitch23]

Yeah I know what I am missing from my life that lots and lots of cash!!! 💸💸💸💸💸🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑

[In_Trance]

Of all people on GAG, you should know better than this. Don't believe in the illusion of lack. That only creates a scarcity mindset

[AlongCameCindy]

Oh i know there is plenty missing from mine, i often feel extremely empty.

[Sabin_Splx]

Maybe a having a partner that is willing to try new things with you. doesn't have to be romantic!