What did you learn too late in life?

Indonesia
September 21, 2023 3:04am CST
It took my whole 23th life to realize that family is the only entity in your life which is not replaceable, unless there is something seriously broken. They would always be there for you in your best times and your worst. Reciprocate that. Consider others temporary. It will save you a lot of pain down the line. I've lost my dad 2 years ago and I realized that my life goes easily because of his 'shield'. Now he's gone and it feels like storms hit me without any barrier.
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@LadyDuck (459968)
• Switzerland
21 Sep
Aging, you have to rely on your husband, or siblings, our parents do not live forever.
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• Indonesia
22 Sep
Right! But I haven't married yet. For now mother and siblings are the best.
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@LadyDuck (459968)
• Switzerland
25 Sep
@spiritedgal - I am fine with my husband, I hope we have some more good years together.
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• Indonesia
25 Sep
@LadyDuck I'm really sorry to hear that you're feeling this way. It sounds like you've been through a lot. Keep fighting!
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@arunima25 (85787)
• Bangalore, India
21 Sep
I am sorry about your loss. It's true that we realise the importance of something pretty late or when it actually goes missing from our lives. I realised the importance of self care and self love a bit late in life. But I am glad that I did. It's better late than never.
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• Indonesia
22 Sep
Thank you! Thats so kind of you. Right self love is number one.
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@arunima25 (85787)
• Bangalore, India
22 Sep
@spiritedgal And I think I wasted a lot of my time looking for validation and love from wrong people. I am so happy and relaxed from the time I have realised that self love is the priority.
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• Indonesia
25 Sep
@arunima25 Life with no expectation is the key. Keep going!
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@AmbiePam (85846)
• United States
21 Sep
Bless you, I can understand that feeling. What I feel like I learned too late in life is that I shouldn’t try to force a friendship with my sister. If she doesn’t want to be close, I should respect that, and move on and forget about it. Plenty of other people love having a good friend.
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@AmbiePam (85846)
• United States
22 Sep
@spiritedgal Thank you.
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• Indonesia
22 Sep
At the end we have to deal with that path. Thats okay hope you guys always happy!
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@allknowing (130293)
• India
22 Sep
I am with you on this and I too am sailing in the same boat as you
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• Indonesia
22 Sep
Glad theres someone understand how it feels. Its okay storm will pass if we believe, hope you happy always!
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@RebeccasFarm (86936)
• United States
21 Sep
I agree with you on the whole. I mean I guess there are bad families, but in general, our parents are our lifeline. It is lonely without them ..sorry you lost your Dad. RIP I learned too late that your choice of life partner can be devastating to your whole life, choosing the wrong one.
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• United States
23 Sep
@spiritedgal Yes we can indeed..laugh a little..you are so welcome..I hope you'll stay around here.
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• Indonesia
22 Sep
Thankyou thats so nice of you. Hopefully we can still be happy eventhough there is a little bit regretness.
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@just4him (307895)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
21 Sep
I'm sorry you lost your father two years ago. Yes, Family is important. Life is a learning experience. I learn something new every day.
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• Indonesia
22 Sep
You're right. Life is a learning lesson.
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