what do you do?

MrsPaulSmith

If you realize that you are miserable living your life the way it is headed? How much responsibility do you have to making other people happy vs. Yourself?

montana_girl

If you're not happy, then it's very difficult to make those around you happy...

DainaLC

I've been through this one before. You come first, it's that simple. The happiness that you think you are giving others, isn't very real and it's not sincere. Best wishes to you!

FemmeFatale83

Once, a LONG time ago, I realized I wasn't living my life the way I wanted, I was living it the way someone else wanted me to. Sorry mom lol Anyway I finally had to just be strong, tell her what I wanted and then follow through even though I knew she'd be disappointed. It was a weight lifted off of my shoulders.

I think that since it's impossible to ever make everyone happy all at the same time, the best thing to do is to try and do what's best for yourself, especially when it comes to your happiness. As long as you do your best to avoid hurting others in the process, no one should expect anything less of you.

Illini_Jim

You’re 22 and have a long life ahead of you. Make yourself happy or you’ll regret it.

FoxBean

If you're not happy, then it's very difficult to make those around you happy...

I agree with this! I am in a similar situation, so hope everything works out for you!

Greenrun99

Make yourself happy and ditch whatever doesn't make you happy... If you don't like your job, look for another.. if you don't like your friends, drop em.. its difficult at first, but you gotta do what you gotta do.

branflakes1980

If you're not happy, then it's very difficult to make those around you happy...

I agree with this! I am in a similar situation, so hope everything works out for you!

+1 Good luck to you my dear!

mrhonesty

I believe in Karma so I try to make others happy which in turn makes me happy and creates a positive energy around me. It feels great.

MrsPaulSmith

Thank you all. Its true that my misery is spreading to those around me. No matter what I do I will deeply hurt the people I care about most. I'm probably just going to take some time off from life in the least disruptive way I can and give myself a little time to think.

Unknown

This content has been removed.

Timshel_

I think people spend too much time trying to make themselves happy instead of being happy. Happiness is an attitude, not an action.