Ok, so I am 24, haven't finished school yet and just got out of a long relationship. Do you think it's possible that I can accomplish finishing school, have a career, still get married one day and have a kid or 2? Seems like time is passing too quickly. I am going back to school next fall so that's one thing I'm getting down but it seems like I'm never going to accomplish these normal things that so many of my friends my age already have. I know that I shouldn't compare myselves w/others but it's just hard not to.
2006-09-14 15:43:50 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Other - Social Science
Well my life was different than some of my friends also.. I married for the first time at 33 and had baby #1 at age 35 and baby #2 at age 37........ Everything is fine and they are teenagers. Don't think it has to come in any order because its your life and you are different from anyone else... Lifes an experience no matter what order it all comes. take one day at a time and don't worry about it.. I really never accomplished everything I wanted until about a year ago and I was age 52.. I wouldn't have it any other way.. But if you would have told me at age 24 that I would be age 52 before everything would fall into place, then I would have thought it was the end of the world... Just enjoy life day by day and everything will fall into place
2006-09-14 15:50:46 · answer #1 · answered by Lea 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well from my view, and I'm a 25 year old, married mother of two toddlers with no education, you are on the right path. I wish that I had a pause button on my life that I could use until I was between 28 and 30. I had my first son after being with my husband for three years and I was just 22 years old, then came number two and here I am six and a half years later with no formal college education and 6 years of wondering where I would have gone, done and been. I feel like all the things you are looking for will come to you soon enough and that they will last you a really long time, trust me. So enjoy your freedom while you have it because all those choices are very permanent. I love and adore my life but I live with a great regret in never seeing more and doing more with my life while I can. Hang in there and enjoy the time you have now. I find it kind of amusing that you want what I have and I want what you have. And so goes the story of life I suppose. Have a great night, and enjoy the fact that you aren't stuck in bed with someone who is snoring or being woken up by crying babies.
And if you think it's just me, ask your friends, they will tell you the not so fun stuff too.
2006-09-14 22:51:09 · answer #2 · answered by ttti 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're still young enough to fulfill all of your dreams.
Take your time with the getting married and being a parent. This is a step that if you put in the time and the energy to not just fall in love with someone but to find someone you like and respect as a person. Then wait to let the marriage gel a little before you start your family.
Don't be in a hurry....you may be rushing head first into a brick wall.
2006-09-14 22:56:59 · answer #3 · answered by daljack -a girl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am 41. Been married for 13 years, have three young boys and I was in trucking for 12 years. I wrecked my back some time ago and so need a career change. I started college at the end of August going for a BA in Natural Resource Tech. and GIS Mapping.
You can do it! It's never too late to start.
2006-09-14 23:08:47 · answer #4 · answered by Delta Charlie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm 24 too and I agree with you...time is passing very quickly. But you have plenty of time to accomplish your goals of finishing school, having a career, getting married and having kids. Just remember that it doesn't always have to happen in that order.
2006-09-14 22:54:03 · answer #5 · answered by LadyLindsay 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Get your education FIRST!!! Finish schooling first, then find you a nice, cushy job with insane benefits.
Buy you your own house (that way you will never be kicked out), then take the time to find the right person for you. It's sometimes a long search, but the right one is always worth it. (It took me over 30 years to find the right one for me.) Kids are never mandatory-actually they suck overall. You can't do anything to/with them, or they're going to report you.
Be selfish and lavish yourself. Just don't be stupid about it. Be classy!
Don't ever compare yourself to others. You have much more important things to do-like be happy with yourself.
Have fun & good luck.
2006-09-14 22:51:26 · answer #6 · answered by thatwench 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You answered your own question.
Most don't ask these questions until they are in their 40's lol.
You're right, you shouldn't compare youself to others. No guarantee that their choices will either make them successful or happy in the long run. Just make sure you feel strong about making your decisions and once you do, stay committed to them.
2006-09-14 22:49:28 · answer #7 · answered by splashman61 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
24 is still pretty young you have plenty of time to accomplish anything you choose. GOOD LUCK
2006-09-14 22:46:37 · answer #8 · answered by star sailor 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not rush just have fun get your schooling done and things will fall in place
2006-09-14 22:55:43 · answer #9 · answered by Mikeyexit13 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You're 24, you have plenty of time to get everything done that you want.
2006-09-14 22:51:58 · answer #10 · answered by nighthawk_842003 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋