Man that was heart crushing to read. I absolutely see your point, but I'm not sure I'd call marriage and family essential for happiness. In fact, I know this isn't universally true.
That claim implies that anyone who doesn't have kids is doomed to a miserable life. As I see it, happiness without family is an uphill battle in many ways, but certainly not an absolute loss.
Creativity, passion, and purpose are essential. Those can manifest differently for everyone.
Unfortunately this poor guy sounds like a sad sap on many levels, not just the family front 😂
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It is universally true, the idea that it’s not is one of the biggest lies of our lifetime.
I’ve lived a life fueled by imagination and passion for what I create, but even the greatest work feels small beside the joy of having a family. That is the deeper truth.
Seriously, how do you end up still having to work12 hours days at 50 Years old if you had no children to spend your money on? She obviously didn't spend it on friends and it doesn't seem like she does her job out of passion.
Okay
I think it's encoded in our biology given that we are social animals. Contemporary extreme individualism is a cult.
Alpha vs Sigma IMHO
