IdahoSandy

My whole life and now make the same mistakes.

babyfireo4

ChaiQuilter, No problem :thumbup: honestly I haven't thought about it in a long time until I gave the do-over question some thought. It's like being able to purge a heavy burden without the risk of being humiliated by it.
Thank you, it's nice to have a sympathetic ear every now and again :D

liese

I sometimes feel the same way. To me family is everything -- but I don't have that. Just the 3 of us -- the rest have become what I call "Social Bullies" and I certainly don't want to spend my free time with people who think ridiculing others is fun. As they say, you can choose your friends but you can't choose your family!

happymrs

I think I would too! Always wanted to stay at home & be the kind of mom mine never was, or wanted to be. But now, all things considered, wish I had worked at having a career too. Still happy now, but one can wish, right!

liese

OH - Do I soooo agree with you about toxic people! My mother is the toxic one in my life who caused so many divisions between myself and my brothers and their families. I have decided it is for my best health to stay clear of her and the drama she has caused in my life although I do feel very, very sorry for her. She is 82, lives alone and just sits in her house at her kitchen table all day. No one comes to visit her -- not even my 3 brothers. So what does that tell you?
I LOVE her lots; but I don't Like her -- if you know what I mean. You would think that at 82 she would want to see all her children get along and get together without incidences.

happymrs

OH - Do I soooo agree with you about toxic people! My mother is the toxic one in my life who caused so many divisions between myself and my brothers and their families. I have decided it is for my best health to stay clear of her and the drama she has caused in my life although I do feel very, very sorry for her. She is 82, lives alone and just sits in her house at her kitchen table all day. No one comes to visit her -- not even my 3 brothers. So what does that tell you?
I LOVE her lots; but I don't Like her -- if you know what I mean. You would think that at 82 she would want to see all her children get along and get together without incidences.[/quote]
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My mother was like this too! I learned to keep my distance, as much as possible! She died at 84, a lonely old woman, I'm sure, & hate to say it, but don't miss her. I loved her, just couldn't like her much. You are about toxic people, & we all need to avoid these kinds, as much as possible, even if we are unlucky enough to be related to them! Like is too short & why put ourselves through it!...

Krystyna

None. I've certainly made my share of mistakes and bad decisions in life, but each one has taught me something -- if nothing else -- to have a good dose of humility and not to judge others too quickly.

cr12cats

instead of getting married 1st time round so young i should of gone in the service. i wanted to be a drill instructor when i was young.

grandjan

I'm not sure I would have done anything differently. I like where my life is now. Decent kids, good husband, nice home, lots of interests and many friends. Things could have been easier several times along the way but then I would not have been as strong. I don't think dwelling too much on "might have been's" is a good idea though. How does that saying go? "Yesterday is just a memory. Tomorrow is just a dream. All we have is today."

eimay

I wouldn't have broken up with my high school sweetheart.