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Is anyone else scared to death to start over?

pamb68 5 Aug 31
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Pam...
You're not starting over... you're moving on. There is no "start over" button. At 49 you're at "halftime".
2 more quarters to play!!!!

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Life is full of start overs. Humans started over leaving Africa many times. Start over.

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Not really, I have done it many times before. It is daunting, and I may not want to do it, but fear is not the problem

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I think the unknown is a pretty scary place for everyone. Life does go on however, so just take it day by day.

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I’ve started over many times, most drastically. I was in financial services as a mortgage broker, realtor, securities dealer and just for good measure I was licensed for life health and variable annuity and through notary just to top it off. Wasn’t happy so when I found out that my wife had a boyfriend I stopped getting haircuts, got a tattoo and a divorce and took a year off before taking a job in a music store. It was not scary perhaps because it felt like it was the best path forward (mentally) and I never looked back. I never want to do a job I hate just because the money is better... I left the rat race!

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I met Dan, fell in love and I'm starting all over again outside Albany,NY where I lived 35 years ago. Neither one of us are scared; we've yet to have a disagreement nor an argument.

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After my divorce, after a hellish marriage, I knew I needed to get back with my ex like I needed a hole in the head. Nevertheless, I've missed being married, in and of itself. Marriage is a great anchor, and I've felt like a migrant ever since.

godef Level 7 Sep 1, 2018
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Just look at it as another opportunity to reinvent yourself! Think positive, have fun...

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Hell no. I start over all of the time. Nothing will defeat me except the grim reaper.

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Yes, but the other options aren't great, are they?

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Change is rarely easy and often disconcerting.

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Been there and done that quite a few times!!! Some people accuse me of self destruction just so I can experience the uncertainty and fun of starting over 😉

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We start over many times throughout a life time,

Each substantial change of perspective is a new beginning Religion, relationship,address or country each brings it own challenges and blessings

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No. I've picked up and moved several times. Usually it was because I needed a new chalange. When my job stopped teaching me anything new it was time to move.

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Ready for the adventure. Scary, yes.

A choose your own adventure with blank pages, I have a new box of pens. And so I begin......

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Nah...circle of life. It can be intimidating but it isn't like you have many options at that point. One foot in front of the other and enjoy the scenery

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I've done it so many times that I've completely changed how I look at it.
You really aren't "starting over". You're just moving on to the next thing.
Life is always moving. You have to move with it.
I don't think there's much worse than being "stuck".
So, try not to be "scared". You're just moving to the next thing.
You're going to be fine. 😉

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In a way, every new day is "starting over".

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Starting over has been a way of life for me.It has become more difficult as l have gotten older.

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Don't know, but I hope this isn't the reward for how I performed in my last life.

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I kinda had no choice - but in the end I am glad I did.

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Change is always hard and can be scary. Wishing you the best.

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I was, it gets better

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Not at all.
nothing like more than learning something new.
And starting a new relationship is learning something new.
JMHO.

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