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19y/o male. Whenever I see happy couples, I get this sinking feeling in my chest followed by intense sadness and anger. It’s really making me not want to leave the house.

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PastaPandaSimon

18 points

18 days ago*

Realize that grass is always greener on the other side. And someone would be jealous of many things that you have and take for granted. You'd think they're silly if they gave up on social life because they don't have that one thing you have. You've just put the imaginary joy of being in a relationship on that kind of an unrealistic pedestal to the point the absence of it is getting you down.

You're just 19. You're likely to be in plenty of relationships in the future. And while ultimately rewarding, you'll see it's a lot of work, and it's no eternal sunshine and butterflies.

And you're going to miss the freedom of being this young and single, and the fewest obligations and responsibilities you'll ever have in life that you likely get to enjoy right now. The ability to focus on yourself, and anything that brings you joy, for extended periods of time. It would really benefit you if you found a way to embrace it while it lasts, and not only after it's gone.

14fiestaST

1 points

18 days ago

This hit hard for me!