no money, no house, no girlfriend, what a failure

United States
August 15, 2009 12:03pm CST
I am reaching 30 this summer, and I have no house myself; not much saving, due to my reckless spending in the early years, and I might facing some debts with some stupid business ideas. And certainly, I want a girlfriend, but nothing working out for while. I would definitely consider myself a ultimate failure in my life. In comparison to my friends, who already has their own house, and their happy family with kids. I am so envious. Can you understand my situation?
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12 responses
• Malaysia
22 Aug 09
dear clorissa with patience and persistence you will be successful in life There is a Japanese saying which says " Fall seven times, stand up eight! " Look at what "Hiroshima" is now dear .. Dont worry, you can start late, but start smart bye
• United States
22 Aug 09
wow, a great example. Yeah, Japan stood up again as a super giant in the world, although this country is small.
@Pervid (18)
• Israel
15 Aug 09
remember, think positive, it'll be ok, you'll find whoever you'll need to find to make a life :)
• United States
22 Aug 09
I hope that will be help too.
@MAllen400 (829)
22 Oct 09
Hi firstly please do not envy your friends. You do not know what goes on behind closed doors and you never know they may be envying you with your freedon of no wife or children or no mortgage. Secondly you never know what is around the corner. Please think "tomorrow is the first day of the rest of my life" put all behind you and start a fresh. Go out and look confident - I know you probably wont feel it - but if you look confident and smile you will be surprised how you will be like a magnet and people will want to be your friend and share your ideas. Good luck and keep trying new business ideas as that is where they all come from
• Philippines
31 Oct 09
I understand you.you can always redeem yourself for your mistakes.try finding a job and save a hefty amount every payday.open a savings passbook so you don't have easy access to the money.you may try putting off having a girlfriend first,so you can save money.when you are in a relationship,you have to spend some amount on dates and gifts.
• Romania
14 Sep 09
Hey! Not to many details are given about the business ideas or ex-girlfriends. Whay don't you try earning money online. There are loads of opportunitirs available evven here on myLot. Think of it as a short term solution. It's never to late for these things to achieve. Don't despair if these things don't come up just yet.. Keep trying though ;) Cheers ang good luck! P.S. When feeling upset listen to this, it'll make you smile for sure : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WleXA1fWRo&feature=related ;)
@Pervid (18)
• Israel
15 Aug 09
how about get a job, save up, shape, try internet dating, save up for a renting/buying a house, if all else fails, try lottery? XD
• United States
15 Aug 09
True, I will re - start all over again. Life is about failure and learn right?
@Tianna2 (1273)
• United States
25 Aug 09
I think the first thing you have to do is stop comparing yourself to your friends. Surely you had different prioities then they did, I'm sure they all had different prioities then each other. I wouldnt consider you a failure if most of your bills are paid and you have a roof over your head. I'll bet there are times that your friends that are tied down with their spouce and their kids are envious of your freedom. I too am 30 and single and the only reason I have my house is when my Mom was killed I got hers. I dont have a good job but I try to stay out of debt the best I can. I understand about being envious of your friends as I have the same sort of thing going but they have their lives and I have mine. Its kind of funny when some of us get together, they are always asking me questions about my love life because they are totally bored with their own. I think that where your friends are concerned, thing probably arent always what they seem. Hugs, Tianna
@iamsolucky (1241)
• Philippines
23 Aug 09
Hi and smile. Hey buddy, you are 30 years old. Let me tell you you are not 70 years old yet. You have the body and the mind to start it all over again. Think of yourself before getting a girlfriend. When you good, i know there will be girls interested knowing you more. That is life, sometimes people are lucky to have what they want at an early age. But hey, your just 30? and im 29, i don't have my own house yet, but i am doing good with my new business. I actually started it just this year. Happy mylotting and smile always!
@thea09 (18305)
• Greece
30 Aug 09
Hello my dear Clorissa, you must stop this feeling sorry for yourself at once my dear otherwise you'll end up with nasty lines on your face and then however are you going to be able to meet a nice young man. Remember my dear a nice young moneyed man will be the answer to your problems but he won't want you all wrinkly now will he. You really should just sell that car of yours my dear and start taking the bus and you'll soon have lot's more money to save if you put it in one of those nice building societies we chatted about before.
• United States
16 Aug 09
you don't have to restart your life but change your habits and move towards a more healthy lifestyle. Find a better job, save your money(christmas funds,saving accounts,piggy banks),go to church(might even meet a lady there, although i'm not a church goer it will lift your spirits), work out,be active and lively.. your life with brighten up soon, just keep your head up and think positive.
@khayshenz (1384)
• United States
1 Sep 09
Clorissa - I understand that you're probably just venting and what-not. However, remember that self-pity is NOT attractive. So now that you're done venting. Stop feeling sorry for yourself - get up, dust yourself off! Only YOU can change what's happening around you. YOU are responsible for YOU. Especially at 30! Come on man! Take baby steps on how you can change - and go from there! Good luck!
@patofgold23 (5069)
• Philippines
28 Aug 09
hey cloriss... i'm 30 too..i'm turning 31 this year.. i am a single mom... i have a 14 year old son whom I am raising alone. i am sending to school.. i have a lot of monthly bills. the expenses are just non-stop.. i live in my das's house despite the fact we don't get along.. just for me to have a little savings... i feel bad paying for rent somewhere else... it does feel frustrating..but the imprtant thing is... we have to do what we have to do.. i work soooooooooooo hard you have no idea.. i barely get enough sleep in a day.. but no matter how tired i am,,i need to get up the next day and do what needs to be done......