'I’m sure plenty of people would find that pathetic, but I honestly don’t care’: 31-year-old man realizes the traditional life he envisioned isn’t really what he wants, and there’s no point in buying a house just for the sake of building equity
Questioning Life Paths In Your ThirtiesThere comes a time in everyone's life when we can't help but question the path society expects us to follow.Sometimes we question it and realize our desires differ from the ones society imposes on us, and we have to confront the fact that our path might look different from other people's.In theory, all that sounds wonderful, but if we decide to live a life different from what was expected of us, we're met with a lot of resistance from the environment and sometimes, even from ourselves.The fact that this person posted his decision on Reddit with so much peace shows me that he is about to live a life full of freedom and enjoyment, and that he is breaking free from expectations that didn't come from him or his family.Luckily, in this day and age, there are lots of alternative paths you can explore without being judged, and in my opinion, this is one of the best eras to be different.Once you make the decision, you tend to meet other people who think like you and realize there were always so many options available that you didn't know about. Some people say that's when 'the net appears'.To me, it's never too late to live a life that we're proud of…