Seems like marriage and having kids is a very difficult job when I think about it. Many couples at mass or elsewhere undergo a lot of nagging... All time is dedicated towards the kids. It's a sacrifice. What exactly is it like, does anyone have any personal experience they would like to share?

26d

INFJ

Aries

Good Enough

I don't want to feel like this Arguments replaying in my head Some untrue yet hurtful things were said Mistakes leading into a state of permanent dread My emotional armor is only so tough Tired of only being good enough Fleeting positive thoughts are beat down again and again Parental neglect is... read more

ENFP

Pisces

Outsider

Have you ever felt like an outsider? Have you ever felt like you just didn't belong? I don't do well at social events, or in family moments. I've never felt right at holiday celebrations, or hanging out with my closest friends. It's like there is a nagging feeling that I'm not supposed to be... read more

13d

INFP

Cancer

In all honesty

I face a "thing", a little thing but like a fly in my room it pesters me. And from this fly I can learn. To learn a lesson from annoyance. When I was "robbed" of my opportunity of learning something on my own, I was very annoyed. And there i learned that the joy of finding out for oneself can be... (edited) read more

1mo

INTJ

Regularity

After today’s session, I want this to become a part of me: "You know what actually helps heal that trauma with the never‑ending control? Regularity. Your head keeps spinning with those nagging thoughts: "What’s the point? What if it doesn’t work out? I don’t want to!" - and your reply is: a... read more

5mo

ESFJ

If you have time... weigh in

I have a friend who is a woman who expressed a recent exchange that she had with a man she thought was really cool. She was confused by their exchanges and wanted advice. I gave my advice and now I am curious to hear how this is interpreted on the outside. I received permission to share. Here's... read more