Feeling left behind...

[dreams82]

I am bossless. My good friend at work might be leaving to take a job elsewhere. So many people are leaving, my agency is now lacking structure. A guy who used to work here, who I used to date, came by and told me he's moving to London the day after Xmas. One of my best friends might be offered a position in London as well. I need a new job. I am feeling very left behind right now. There is no one here right now, alot of people are taking vacation through Turkey Day. It's just one of those days. Anyone ever get down about stuff like this?

[kdhmps]

I think your feelings are normal. Sometimes it feels as though everyone else is doing bigger, more exciting, and more important things! But perhaps some look to you and feel the same way. We are all trying to "discover" ourselves.

[Empressallie]

I felt this way just last night Abbey. I was talking to Mom about Thanksgiving (when i am coming home, details, etc) and all she could talk about was my sister's engagement (who just turned 18, yeah, thats a whole other story...) and all the cute couples at church, and how someday I will find someone. Then she started in on how I am so cynical about long term relationships.

I wanted to hurl the phone because I felt so left out and behind. And I am only 23!

I say enjoy the quiet today at work. Read online. Clean your desk. Listen to music. Are you taking Wednesday off?

[dreams82]

Thanks guys for responding. No, I will be working Wednesday. I think we will be let out early though. Allison-regarding relationships, I know what you mean. I feel like I will never find someone, like it's just not in my cards. I hate being alone, but I don't know how not to be, since I have been for so long! I just want to be happy, I really have no reasons not to be.

[careerstudent]

[QUOTE=Empressallie]I felt this way just last night Abbey. I was talking to Mom about Thanksgiving (when i am coming home, details, etc) and all she could talk about was my sister's engagement (who just turned 18, yeah, thats a whole other story...) and all the cute couples at church, and how someday I will find someone. Then she started in on how I am so cynical about long term relationships.

I wanted to hurl the phone because I felt so left out and behind. And I am only 23!

Your sister is getting married at 18? OMG!!!:eek:

[Empressallie]

Your sister is getting married at 18? OMG!!!

My reaction too. It's ridiculous. He is a Mormon (we are Protestant) and leaving next week for a 2 year mission trip, during which time he cannot have contact with her beyond letters/emails. Not even the phone. He is treating my little sister like something he wants to put on lay away. It's so frustrating not to say anything, but my Mother says I can't "burst her bubble" of happiness. Oh, and after the mission trip he is going to college, so this wedding won't be until 2013.

Am I totally wrong to not take this seriously?

[pisces2473]

Your parents don't think this is weird?

[Empressallie]

Sorry for the threadjack Abbey! I'll try and start another one about this.

But yeah, they think its immature. However, they are smart enough to know that if they tell her not to do it she will just get even more into it. And 2 years is a LONG time to not have contact, they will both be different people when he returns for sure.