mid-life crisis help: Two words: Mid-life Crisis. - Help.com

Two words: Mid-life Crisis.

Is there anyone out there that can help me try to survive it without either going insane or leaving everything in my life up till now?

I have the incredible need for a change of scenery. I need to get away from my present life, or at least that’s what I’m feeling now. I’m desperately trying to not give up all that I’ve built up to this point (career, family, etc) but I’m having a real difficult time trying to cope. Making that worse, is a fiancee that has no idea how to deal with my attitude changes.

This open post was written 2 months, 2 weeks ago | V/U/S: 143, 8, 4 | Edit Post | Leave a reply | Report Post


Reciprocity (0) Reciprocation Failure -- The poster has NOT helped anyone else yet!

Since writing this post MrConfusion may have helped people, but has not within the last 4 days. MrConfusion is a verified member, has been around for 4 months and has 3 posts and 34 replies to their name.

Post Tags (1)

Replies (8)

Where were you?

Click and drag to move the map around. FAQ: How we place people on this map »
You can also watch events on Help.com as they happen
Mouse over the map for 2 seconds to see an expanded, interactive view

This reply has been removed.
patrix offline Verified User (4 months, 3 weeks) Long Term User Shouts: 15 #
An Unknown Location | 2 months, 2 weeks ago (20 minutes after post)

I think I had a quarter life crisis when I turned 25. I ended up buying a motorcycle and quitting my job to change careers. I’m not going to lie, I liked it. I’ve sold the bike cus I got it out of my system and I still work for the same company for 5 years now. I would say do some soul searching, but don’t through away what you have worked for (family)

Quote this reply Report this reply to moderators
This reply has been removed.
Time Traveller offline Verified User (1 year, 8 months) Long Term User Shouts: 8 #
An Undisclosed Location | 2 months, 2 weeks ago (31 minutes after post)

Don’t throw away just think about what it all really means to you.

Quote this reply Report this reply to moderators
Genesis721 offline Verified User (1 year) Long Term User Shouts: 11 #
An Unknown Location | 2 months, 2 weeks ago (40 minutes after post)

Hang in there, you are not alone, a lot of people have or are going through what you are going there and they stuck with it.

Communicate with your Fiancee, she will understand. Things like this should be worked out between to people and if she loves you enough she will wait until you work this out. But, don’t throw everything away, that’s not the answer.

Maybe think of going on a trip with some different people or friends. Just take a week or so to be by yourself if you can to work things out within yourself. You come so far and created a good life, so don’t give up now without knowing if you just need some space for awhile. Good luck to you.

Quote this reply Report this reply to moderators
MrConfusion offline Verified User (4 months) Long Term User Shouts: 1 #
An Undisclosed Location | 2 months, 2 weeks ago (1 hour, 5 minutes after post)

I would very much like to take a motorcycle ride away for a while, but the fiancee will not allow it. She is afraid I may not come back, I guess. She’s never seen me like this before and is really afraid to lose me. I’m trying to work it out with her help, but everytime I get 5 minutes alone to think….my mind does bad things.

Thanks for all the support.

Quote this reply Report this reply to moderators
This reply has been removed.
MrConfusion offline Verified User (4 months) Long Term User Shouts: 1 #
An Undisclosed Location | 2 months, 2 weeks ago (1 hour, 11 minutes after post)

I been riding a motorcycle since I was 18..I absolutely love my bike. It is the ulitmate getaway. Mine is an Indian. No radio, can’t hear the cell phone, no distractions. It’s wonderful.

Quote this reply Report this reply to moderators

Invite Others to Help

A logged in and verified Help.com member has the ability to setup a Friends List and invite others to help with posts.