Voids in one's life...

Currently I am going through a moment of despair. There are some voids in my life. First of all let me tell you a little something about me. I’m a full time college student and today was my first day back and all the bull$%&* that has been accruing over the past couple of days … well maybe last couple of months (total) has culminated today and I didn’t handle it well. I’ve been getting more and more stressed, because of certain voids in my life.

One void is that I don't have a job and my parents are pressuring me to get one. I'm not opposed to getting a job, in fact I greatly want one, because I am poor, but it's just the hassle of having them constantly reminding me of this problem. I don't blame them for reminding, in fact it helps me stay on track, but like I said it doesn't help my emotional state.

 Another void is the lack of a female partner in my life (I'm a guy, just in case anyone interested in knowing.) I haven't had a steady girlfriend in almost three years. I've dated a little here and there, but nothing has happened that you would call meaningful.

 Furthermore, I have some friends who I envy because they have what I want and seem to be very content with their situation in life. So it doesn't help hanging out with them, because it's just a reminder of what I don't have.

 Finally, I just feel like I have no life and that people can take my time with the assumption that it's theirs for the taking and that I wouldn't have anything to do anyway.

 That's pretty much the gist of my situation. My question is not about whether or not I am going to get through the pain the A$$ time period, it has to deal with anyone out there who is currently having this problem and how they are dealing with it. I'm not worried about myself in the long run. I just want to know what you all have to say on my dilemma.

Thanks,

Omega007

I know what you’re talking about. And it seems that the more you try to find the things you’re missing, the further they get.

Well, I don’t know if I have any practical advice (if I did, I wouldn’t be able to sympathise as much, would I?), but if you possibly have the time, do get a part time job at something that you don’t have to worry a whole lot about, like an independent coffee shop. That’ll get your parents off your back for a little while, and you’ll get to meet people.

I hope that things look up soon. 3 years is too damn long at this point.

I have exactly the same problems, with one exception: I have a girlfriend. Too bad she’s 1500 miles away and will be for another 8 months :frowning:

This thread will get a better response in MPSIMS. I’ll move it over there for you.

And I thought I was the only one who’s life lacks meaning…