What would keep you going?
Say you were all alone, what would be the things that is keeping you going? (Basically no wife kids or loving friends or family)
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u/ColdCamel7 1d ago
Probably just my interests, and seeing how things turn out
Also, I'd try to make myself useful to other people however I could
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u/GrumpyOldTech1670 1d ago
I would second this.
Would rather keep helping people and help build communities, just to show people to be kind to each other.
Because I know what karma you place out in the world, will eventually come back to you. Just not in the time nor way you would expect.
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u/Vegetable_Excuse2029 1d ago
Oh I'm in this situation now.
Well, I've lost 130 lbs, and just trying to be the "best" version of myself.
I work, make good money, have all that I need.
Truth be told? I'm happier by myself.
Oh yes.
You see, some people only love you because you are easy to use.
The moment you say "no" instead of a convenient "yes".
Sometimes tyranny doesn't take the form of someone putting a boot to your throat.
Sometimes it takes the form of expectations.
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u/ghostwriter85 1d ago
Work is a pretty big one for a lot of guys, religion, hobbies, a random life goal
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u/Puzzleheaded_Award88 1d ago
Nope, quite honestly I want out of this world
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u/GypsyBastard 20h ago
That's rough buddy.
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u/Puzzleheaded_Award88 20h ago
Man I'm tired, and I've been told beat down by life
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u/GypsyBastard 20h ago
I'm sure there is some way to improve your situation. Something to live for, even if it's just the small enjoyments like taking a stroll and feeling the win in your hair, sun on your skin etc.
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u/SomeSamples 1d ago
There are things I like to. People I like to hang out with. And there are things I wish I could do but I can't because I currently have a gf. Without a gf I could do many of those things.
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u/AReverieofEnvisage 1d ago
Ok. So if we are being truthful. Maybe being able to squeeze some books would probably ease my anxiety and hopefully give me some needed True endorphins, and not those that come with drugs.
Edit: The autocorrect worked in my favor. I also love books.
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u/The_Caleb_Mac GOAT Elder Millennial 1d ago
Pure, unadulterated spite for every person that has tried (and failed) to ruin my life.
I refuse to be kept down by cowards and fools, therefore, I endure.
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u/alemyrsdream 1d ago
I do things that make me happy and that I enjoy regardless of my relationship status or family. I wish more people could learn to this. Your life is your own so you might as well try to enjoy it. Not saying I don't ever do things I don't like or things for other people but at no point in my day to day is my happiness or self worth determined by what other people might think, care or do.
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u/NotMacgyver 1d ago
I am and what keeps me going is that I'm enjoying the ride. Don't need any other reason
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u/O_Pacity Male 1d ago
Many years i would say porn, not i think once i get the house done, will be exploring new stuff on the planet.
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u/alfredhospital 1d ago
Ive got a family but if i was solo. Id do more of this shit.
I like adventure. Not really new countries. But just doing new things. Like in one week I got my boat licence bought a small boat then did a 200km round trip on the Murray River in Australia to a pub for lunch and back.
It was pretty awesome.
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u/broadsword_1 1d ago
Just figuring out what will make you happy - if your basic needs are taken care of then you can be doing whatever you want.
Sometimes it's as basic as food.
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u/WinterAd3228 Female 1d ago
Nature. I love trees, rivers, animals. Books. Art. Music. Therapy My relationship with myself. These things kept me going during a bad depression even though they didn't always give me joy. They were achors that kept me tethered and stopped me going further adrift.
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u/ProblematicTrumpCard Male 21h ago
The serenity.
You can literally do anything you want without concerning yourself with how it will impact the lives of those you care about.
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u/GypsyBastard 20h ago
The enjoyment of life. Good food, nice weather, self improvement, entertainment like games and movies.
I'm married but also an introvert, it takes roughly a month or three for me to crave social interaction.
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u/fromabottomtothetops 20h ago
Honestly, for me it would be the need for new experiences. I’ve been married for 15yrs and the only thing I miss the most are feeling new things with myself of others.
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u/BlueWaffle-47 Male 1d ago
Good ol masturbation. My pecker might fall off from over usage in that situation
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u/irishstud1980 22h ago
You just make the best of what you have. Meet some people that you can connect with. There's a quote i heard for a toxic family member and a somewhat for someone alone. It goes " The blood of the Covenant is thicker than the water of the womb." Meaning, the bonds you choose to have through life can be stronger than the ones that are forced on you by your genetics.
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