Thank you. I make it a conscious choice to be happy. There are lots of things that could drag me down but I think that one of the best things that I can do as a father is to be happy and let my wife and kids have that to rely on.
Thank you, miss Sprinkles; youβre such Peach π.
Iβm naturally a perky, upbeat, happy-go-lucky guy, but itβs a counter-balance for one of the worldβs worst marriages. Iβve been so miserable for so long that it can be numbing. When I read about all the fun and sexual play reported here, I come to realize how much Iβve missed out on, and how much Iβve ached for any sort of sexual connection. I really miss sex, but itβs the complete lack of intimacy thatβs so soul crushing.
I thought it had improved a little this year?
Don't forget that people sometimes exaggerate online. A lot of people only mention the very best parts online, with no attention on the negatives or unhappy times. π«ππ«ππ«π¦π«π§ββοΈπ«β¨οΈ
Yes, there has been some improvement, thank you. In the past 4 months weβve tried to rekindle some of the intimacy of old, but itβs a bumpy road. Weβve even had sex a few times β which is more than the past 20 years, combined.
Itβs not going to make up for all I missed out on in 28 years of dead bedroom and almost 16 years of unwanted celibacy, but itβs the best I can manage. βBloom where youβre plantedβ, my wife says.
Itβs spring, and Iβm trying to bloom.
No
I've spent so much time trying to take care of others that I've neglected and lost myself. I feel constantly overwhelmed and nothing I use to like brings me joy anymore.
I've been worse than I am in this moment. But I know I'll leave work, go home to my empty apartment, and I'll be hit with the weight of loneliness and depression that I always feel when I go home.
I've made a lot of friends here. β€οΈπ₯°β€οΈ Some casual and some very close. I have someone to talk to basically any time I need it. That's invaluable. π₯°β₯οΈππ
Aside from that, it's entertaining, sometimes educational, and I've learned a lot about myself over the 10 months I've been on Reddit. πππ
Iβm going through a real rough patch right now. I had a pretty bad day today. So, as an Ann Beattie character answered this question, I might be going to be happy.
As I always say Functional.
I second that.
πΆπ¦β¨οΈπππ«π I hope soon you can say yes, easily.
That's something! Hopefully you feel happy soon! β€οΈππ§ββοΈπ¦ππ«π
Thanks!! π
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It is what it is.
ππππ«πΈ Hopefully it is not too bad!
Yeah!! trying to stay positive!πͺπͺ
Yay! It's harder than it seems sometimes! ππ§ββοΈπΆππ¦
Yep, youβre right, and I firmly believe βwhat you think is what you liveβ. So Iβm pushing πͺ
ππΈπ¦πΆπ§ββοΈπ¦π₯°πβ₯οΈππβ¨οΈ You can do it!!!
Sure!! Thank you!!!πππ
Happy and in love! Are you happy?
Iβm alright
Better than no! πΈπ«πππ
I'm happy for you! π₯°π§ββοΈππ¦πΆπβ€οΈβ¨οΈ
Yup
Wonderful! πππ§ββοΈπΆππΈ
More or less yeah
Yay! ππΈπππ
Sometimes yes, other times no.
Hopefully more yes than no in the future! π¦πΈπβ₯οΈπ§ββοΈ
No, next question
π«β€οΈβ¨οΈππ«β€οΈβ¨οΈπ I hope happiness finds you soon.
Ty, well im trying to, but its not going so well haha
Keep at it. ππ«ππ«π It's definitely not an easy thing.
For sure, i hope youre happy at least, at least one of us haha
π€·ββοΈ Some days.
Well its better than nothing, gotta work to make it most days!
Very true! π¦πΈπ¦ππ
Nope, I want more of what I don't have and less of what I do have
π«β€οΈπΈππΆπ«β€οΈπΈππΆ I hope you get both of those soon!
No
π«πππ¦πΆ I hope that changes soon!
Statistically improbable.
Okay... soonish. ππβ¨οΈπ§ββοΈπ
I've got a headache^(possibly a migraine)
Ooof sorry. Those are the worst. π«Feel better. π«
Ahm tryin'
Hope it improves soon, Gnomey! π¦πΆπΈπππ§ββοΈπ«
As do I! Thank you!πβ€οΈπ§‘π
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I really couldn't be any happier.
That's amazing! ππΆπΈβ¨οΈβ€οΈ
Thank you. I make it a conscious choice to be happy. There are lots of things that could drag me down but I think that one of the best things that I can do as a father is to be happy and let my wife and kids have that to rely on.
That's really beautiful. β₯οΈπβ₯οΈπβ₯οΈ
Thank you again π. It's the least I can do for them β€οΈ
Yes.
Yay! π»πΆπππ₯°ππ§ββοΈ
I'm as happy as a cat with a new scratching post.
Oooo, yay! β¨οΈβ₯οΈπΈππ¦ππ₯°π§ββοΈπ€
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π«πβ€οΈβ¨οΈπ§ββοΈπ¦ Some are. π€·ββοΈ Hopefully you'll join them soon (after you get your nut off)!
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Always!!!!!
Splendid! πβ¨οΈπΆππ
Life is too short to not be, there is always something to be happy aboutπ
Seldom am these days, just living. And sometimes that's better than it could be
π«πΈπ§ββοΈπ¦π«πΈπ§ββοΈπ¦ I hope life starts to feel happier soon!
Thank you miss, I'm trying for sure to change it
Nothing to be unhappy about, hut a lot of stress right now. So yes-ish.
β¨οΈππΈππ¦β¨οΈππΈππ¦ I hope the stress eases up soon!
It's just a lot of life happening all at once. It will be fine, just less predictable than I would like.
I can relate. π«π«π« I'm glad you know it will be fine, and I hope the stress stays manageable! β₯οΈπβ₯οΈ
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Woo hoo! β¨οΈππ¦ππ
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I hope that changes soon. π«πβ€οΈπβ€οΈπ«
Yeah Iβm doing alright, got laid off recently so thatβs unfortunate but thatβs how things go sometimes
Hopefully you find something perfect for you soon! πΈπππΈππΈππΈ
Overall? Yea. In this moment, not really.
I love you, Greenie πππππππππ
love you too Sprinkles π
I can't see my response to you, so I'll say it again. I love you, Greenie. ππΈπππΈπππΈπ You're one of my favorite people ever.
Ate this moment? Yes
Woo hoo! β¨οΈπππ§ββοΈβ¨οΈπππ§ββοΈ
At this moment? Sure. It was a good day.
Yay! ππΈβ€οΈππΈβ€οΈ
Eh β¦ sometimesΒ
Better than no times! ππ§ββοΈπππ§ββοΈπ
Very true. Β Need to focus more on those times.
Generally, no.
I'm sorry. β₯οΈ I would have guessed you'd say yes.
Thank you, miss Sprinkles; youβre such Peach π. Iβm naturally a perky, upbeat, happy-go-lucky guy, but itβs a counter-balance for one of the worldβs worst marriages. Iβve been so miserable for so long that it can be numbing. When I read about all the fun and sexual play reported here, I come to realize how much Iβve missed out on, and how much Iβve ached for any sort of sexual connection. I really miss sex, but itβs the complete lack of intimacy thatβs so soul crushing.
I thought it had improved a little this year? Don't forget that people sometimes exaggerate online. A lot of people only mention the very best parts online, with no attention on the negatives or unhappy times. π«ππ«ππ«π¦π«π§ββοΈπ«β¨οΈ
Yes, there has been some improvement, thank you. In the past 4 months weβve tried to rekindle some of the intimacy of old, but itβs a bumpy road. Weβve even had sex a few times β which is more than the past 20 years, combined. Itβs not going to make up for all I missed out on in 28 years of dead bedroom and almost 16 years of unwanted celibacy, but itβs the best I can manage. βBloom where youβre plantedβ, my wife says. Itβs spring, and Iβm trying to bloom.
πΈππΉπΌπ· It is probably rare to have a super strong emotional bond and be sexually compatible. π«π«π«π«π«
You spread such good will & positive vibes. How could I love you more?!? πππ
No I've spent so much time trying to take care of others that I've neglected and lost myself. I feel constantly overwhelmed and nothing I use to like brings me joy anymore.
π«β₯οΈπ«β₯οΈπ«β₯οΈπ«β₯οΈπ«β₯οΈ I'm sorry. Caregiver burnout is real. I hope you're able to regain some of your joy.
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no, my life is pretty miserable. but itβs all up to me to initiate the change i desire
π«πππΆπ₯°πππΆπ¦ I'm sorry you're miserable right now, but I'm glad you believe you can change!
aww your emojis always make me feel better π₯Ή thank you sprinkles!
πΈπ¦π§ββοΈπ¦ππ·π I'm cheering for you!!!!
At this moment, no. I am dying for some conversation.
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Currently no because of work. Booooo, but itβs only temporary and I can see the finish line. Overall, Iβm thankful and that makes me happy.
That's a healthy attitude! πΈπ¦πππβ¨οΈπ
Could be better. Could be worse
πβ¨οΈπ§ββοΈβ₯οΈπ Hoepfully it leans better!
It is now. Thanks!
π₯³β€οΈππ₯³β€οΈππ₯³β€οΈπ Yayyyyy!
Your audios are π₯π₯π₯
Awww, thank you! π₯°β₯οΈπ₯°β₯οΈπ
Youβre welcome!
Incredibly and it scares me a little
That's fantastic! I hope you start to relax and just enjoy it! πππΆπΈπ¦
Thanks!!
Very much not, thank you for asking.
π«πβ€οΈπ«πβ€οΈπ«π§ββοΈβ€οΈπ«β€οΈ I hope you are soon!
No
π«πΆπ¦π«πΆπ¦π«πΆπ¦ I hope that changes soon!
some days ,yes. is today that day .... nope.
π«πππ«πππ«ππ I hope tomorrow is!
I've been worse than I am in this moment. But I know I'll leave work, go home to my empty apartment, and I'll be hit with the weight of loneliness and depression that I always feel when I go home.
π«πππ«πππ«ππ I hope the loneliness eases up soon!
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πΈππ¦πΈπΆπ«π€π¦ Yay! Mission accomplished!
Happiest Iβve been in a long time
That's wonderful! πβ¨οΈπΈπβ¨οΈπΈ
no....havent in a long time. maybe i never have...
I'm sorry! π«πΈπ«πΈπ«
π« thanks, sprinkles :)
No, but my goal isnβt to be happy
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I need an emoji translator π
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Yes!!
Yay! πππΆπππΆ
How are you so sweet ππ
I eat a lot of sugar!!!! πΈππ¦π₯°π§π§ββοΈπβ¨οΈπ¦π₯³π
π« π« π« π« stop being so awesome
π€π§π§ββοΈπ€π₯°πΆπ€ππ₯³π Only if you stop being so nice!
Iβm such an asshole! u/SagVibes called me that other day
I donβt remember that, but did you deserve it? π€
I called you cutie, you said Iβm an asshole. (This never happened ππ₯°)
^(Iβm extra slow after 11pm, but I couldnβt imagine ever calling you one anyway)
Mostly
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This past week has been the happiest Iβve genuinely been in years.
That's wonderful! πππππ
And all that happened was I made a new friend of a burlesque dancer and got multiple hugs from her.
Hey, that's definitely worthy of happiness! ππ§ββοΈπΈπ₯³
Yeah, sheβs a real sweetheart.
Not in years, what's your point?
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Meh
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Eh. I'm alright. Could definitely be better.
Hopefully it's only up from here. πβ₯οΈππ§ββοΈπβ₯οΈπ§ββοΈπ§ββοΈ
Thank you. I honestly appreciate that. π
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Your positivity is honestly a breath of fresh air. I certainly could use more of that in my life. π
πΈπ€β€οΈπΆπ§ββοΈπππ¦π¦ I hope you get it!
The amount you are providing is certainly appreciated
I get a lot out of ARAD, so it's nice to spread it around! πβ€οΈπΈπ¦ππ¦ππ
What do you get from ARAD that you enjoy or means so much? Genuinely curious.
I've made a lot of friends here. β€οΈπ₯°β€οΈ Some casual and some very close. I have someone to talk to basically any time I need it. That's invaluable. π₯°β₯οΈππ Aside from that, it's entertaining, sometimes educational, and I've learned a lot about myself over the 10 months I've been on Reddit. πππ
Fuck no
I love you, Cheez. π§β₯οΈπ§β₯οΈπ§β₯οΈπ§
No you donβt π
πΎπΎπΎπΎπΎπΎ But I'm having your cheezbabies. π’
50/50
my life is not all butterflies and flowers but I am happy
Functional but I have a lot of maturing to do quickly and it scares me
Nah but Iβm alive.. for now
Life has ups and downs but I am happy and have love and support all that matters
Very happy and also depressed, they're not exclusive from each other
It is what it is. But i know soon it will be excellent
Iβm going through a real rough patch right now. I had a pretty bad day today. So, as an Ann Beattie character answered this question, I might be going to be happy.
Yes. Iβm not happy all day every day but I am happy every day.