The key is you want the right woman, not something forced which could end up worse than being alone. However it's one big dice roll.
Absolutely...already learned my lesson once
Just getting frustrating waiting for her to show up 
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When did you " make it " in life? Or thought you did?
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Absolutely...already learned my lesson once
Just getting frustrating waiting for her to show up 
You've mentioned it a few times about having your own successful business, but I am not sure if you ever posted what type of business.
Do you mind saying what type of business it is and what region in the USA it is in? Are you in New York?
Do you mind saying what type of business it is and what region in the USA it is in? Are you in New York?
So, this is a very simple question, we all had ambitions growing up.
I'm a car guy, and I've wanted to own some pretty cool cars I've had pinned up on my wall.
Myself, I came from a lower middle class family, put myself through college, worked for some good companies, then went out in my own business which is succesful.
For me, the moment I made it went when I bought my 2012 Corvette Grand Sport Convertible, I had bought classic cars and a few fun cars before hand, but this was my biggest purchase outside my property and home I had ever had.
There is a dealership near where I live that ONLY does high end cars regardless of brand, Vipers...Ferrari's....Corvettes...Lambos...Astons...Jags..TVRs ( used )....bunch of other crazy cars.... When I walked up to the dealership front door, it had all of the above logos on it ,and I thought " I'm from a poor family...I don't belong here ", as I eyed all the awesome cars in the lot, knowing I would be buying one of them.
Paid in cash for my 2012 Corvette, and as they were giving it the final detail and wash, I thought to myself
" I finally made something out of myself, no one in my family has ever bought something like this ", btw, I've given my family a TON of money before I bought a toy. A Ferrari 355 is next.
So for you, when did you think " I made something good of myself?"
As a car guy, the purchase of that car was it. When all my hard work, and good deeds I feel have paid off, and I love my car collection.
Also, this was not random, I donate tons to charity, local schools, scouts, soup kitchens, and the community parks, I decided at that point. It was time to buy something for me
It's a Benetau 45 foot sailboat. I suspect the poster is wishing to have it. Anyone who has owned a boat knows that one does not sail around cheaper than flying there. If you want to know how it feels to own a boat, stand under a cold shower and rip up hundred dollar bills.
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I thought I had 'made it'. Wonderful life being creative in a creative community, lots of friends, my wife was also my best friend, living in a home we designed together. Stable enough income we could both start pursuing artistic careers We had at least 20 more years we were planning on finally getting to the things we had putting off. It would have worked too we were young and fit enough that we could travel. We had the financial stability to take time off and to pay for the things we wanted to do within reason.
Then she died 9 months ago. Nothing else has changed same community, same friends, same career, same home. Yet now it feels like I'm starting over again.
This is not a plea or sympathy (I'm doing fine) or meant to be a downer. I simply want to encourage people to appreciate what is good in their lives - now. To hug those who they love - today. And to not keep looking at the green grass on the other side. And to realize that there are no guarantees in life. We had a good plan. A very good plan. We worked hard - but not too hard. We did without some things - but not too much. We were busy with life and with our friends at the same time. It was a good balance and we were happy with what we accomplished. And we were looking forward to the rewards we had earned while we still had lots of time to appreciate those rewards. Then stupid cancer got in the way.
Hug someone you love today tell them you love them make some time to spend more time with them.
I suppose you've heard the saying about the best two days of boat ownership? For people with average incomes, I suppose that applies more to power boats than sail boats.
I suppose you've heard the saying about the best two days of boat ownership? For people with average incomes, I suppose that applies more to power boats than sail boats.
My brother, an avid sailor says two things about boats... BOAT stands for Bust Out Another Thousand. And his definition of boat is a hole in the water into which you pour money.
Agreed. There are some accomplishments that I've achieved, although probably relatively unworthy of mentioning (primarily due to my age), but I'm happy. The future still holds a lot for all of us, regardless of what we already have or don't have.
As long as I can continue to say I'm happy - I think I've made it (and I continue to make it).
I wouldn't consider that I've made it yet, but I'm well on the way. One thing I like to say is I'm still here in my line of work. I've been in the military since the age of 17. I've traveled to 32 countries all around the world (many I wish I hadn't seen). I've been deployed to a combat zone for 64 months total of my 15 years. Iraq from 03-04, 04-05, 06-07, 10-11, and Afghan 13-14. I'm in transportation by trade. I've seen a lot of combat and am just happy to be here still. Even though it's not the most glamorous and high paying job, I look back and still wouldn't change anything. I've been places people wish they could see. To name a few Jerusalem, pyramids in Egypt, Eiffel Tower, Normandy, Roman coliseum, leaning tower of Pisa, Great Wall of china, DMZ in Korea, Babylon in Iraq (Mesopotamia in the bible), birthplace of Abraham in Iraq, Berlin Wall, Austrian and Swiss Alps. I grew up very poor in North Miami, and I've been very good at managing my money since joining. I now own 2 houses, 2 brand new cars with over 50 percent down payment on both. Just had my first child 3 weeks after deploying to Afghan. I have a beautiful wife who has a P.H.D. And makes way more than me. Currently in the process of going back to Germany for 3 years. I have 5 years at minimum until retirement. Just got promoted to a very hard rank to acquire. 3 classes away from my bachelors degree. So as crappy as things seem when growing up you can always make the best of it. It's been a long journey but getting a retirement check when I'm 37 won't be too bad. I've almost made it, when I retire from the military I'll officially say "I made it!".