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Old Feb 10, 2016, 03:40 PM
Anonymous200547
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Originally Posted by happinesseludes View Post
I recently endured a broken engagement. Its painful and he was not a bad guy I still love him so much but I know that marriage isn't right with him. I am 31 I have a great family and friends that have showed me such compassion and have helped so much. I am truly blessed with a great support system and I am thankful. They have loved me when I wasn't lovable.

I struggle because I thought by now I would be married and have a family of my own. I do have a good life and want to be happy but honestly in my heart of hearts what I want most is a husband and a family of my own. How can I find contentment and not focus not so much on the fact that my life isn't what I thought it would be. Sometimes I fixate on the fact that I'm alone and there are no guarantees I will ever find someone or get married. I know a relationship will not magically make me happy I have to find my own happiness. I don't want to miss out on the joy and happy things that I do have bc I'm focused on what I don't have.

Any suggestions?
Your thinking is legitimate. Different people have different desires based on what they have right now. Seeking something doesn't mean to give up what you already have. You built your "good" life and you are ready to invest it in a relationship.

Said that, I think ultimately true happiness comes from within. Family probably will give your life meaning and motivation.

As of a suggestion, have you tried online dating? May be it is easier to find people there, at least for women.

Last edited by Anonymous200547; Feb 10, 2016 at 03:59 PM.