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Is the SHTF about to happen soon? I feel like I have just given up on life

Submitted by ryno.t1985 on Tue, 01/29/2013 - 17:01
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I just feel I have no future. Nothing to look forward to. Stressed out to the max. I'm only 27 and feel like I am going to have a stroke before I hit 30 with my service job that only pays minimum wage. (even though I have a college degree). I still live at home with my parents because I can't afford a place of my own. I am able to save as little that I do make on food and gold/silver for the collapse. I am I doing the right thing? I feel that this is all I can do. I don't come from a well of family so I can't go back to school or anything. I do live within my means and have a few student loans and my car(which I need for work). Am I doin the right thing? I am a single guy, so no spouse or kids or anything.


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Knowledge is power

Submitted by Anthony in AR on Tue, 01/29/2013 - 19:51.

You have been blessed to be one of the few to see the collapse coming, you better than anyone have a chance to survive. You should be greatful. Adopt, adapt, improve.

You may not seek it, but you have the potential to be a great leader.

You must decide what you want in life and make it happen. Be prepared to put it all on the line. If you think your dead anyway, you have nothing to lose right?

In the end it always comes back to "only the strongest survive"

Be strong!

Yes survival of the fittest.

Submitted by ryno.t1985 on Tue, 01/29/2013 - 20:01.

Yes survival of the fittest. It looks now this is what it has came down to.

I've been told since I was born--70s about the impending doom.

Submitted by 1controversialchick on Tue, 01/29/2013 - 20:06.

And guess what? We're still here. I'm so glad I went ahead and married and had children and lived, loved, and learned. Don't be controlled by fear--it's what "they" want. Ultimately this life is short, seek truth about eternity. When you find it, you'll really start living.

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Christians should not be warmongers! http://www.lewrockwell.com/vance/vance87.html

On the money

Submitted by ecard71 on Tue, 01/29/2013 - 22:14.

"You can't quit until you try
You can't live until you die
You can't learn to tell the truth
Until you learn to lie

You can't breathe until you choke
You gotta laugh when you're the joke
There's nothing like a funeral to make you feel alive"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjX2KYuAJcA

—

http://www.dailypaul.com/243749/can-ron-paul-win-in-november...

http://www.mediafire.com/?s4snpbpsts5b3 - Thx sovereignjanice

http://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/395622.Ron_Paul

Well that's easy when you are

Submitted by ryno.t1985 on Tue, 01/29/2013 - 20:14.

Well that's easy when you are not poor. What woman would want someone who can't even support himself?

Ill be honest with you man

Submitted by Anthony in AR on Tue, 01/29/2013 - 20:42.

Girls don't care what you look like, they don't care if your poor, they don't care if your fat or skinny, it's all how you present yourself. They do however care if you can prove yourself able to protect them. Not just physically, you'll get what I mean someday haha

I had friends in CA that pulled fine girls back to their cardboard box in an alley, I swear to God. I met girls that assumed they were supposed to pay for everything in a relationship.

Hit me up if you feel down, I have a few confidence techniques that will make you the king of the world really quick.

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Everyone wants/needs Love

Submitted by Garan on Tue, 01/29/2013 - 20:29.

There are most likely women who are in the same situation.
Keep the positive parts of your personality alive.
If you are still working and doing in some capacity, that is definitely more than those who are not working at all.
Get a girl you enjoy spending time with, even if neither of you are a sugar-daddy/momma.

I was rejected by a girl at

Submitted by ryno.t1985 on Tue, 01/29/2013 - 20:40.

I was rejected by a girl at work recently for that reason. It looks like she found a sugar daddy.

I am also 27 and live in Los

Submitted by TJV123 on Tue, 01/29/2013 - 21:17.

I am also 27 and live in Los Angeles where if you go out to a bar girls literally ask what show you've been on and what you drive within the first two minutes of conversation. So what am I to do? Meet girls somewhere else.

Join an intramural team, volunteer somewhere, go to the park, work out somewhere. Are you seeing the theme here? All of the above are FREE, and you are also likely to meet a much "better" person there than at a bar.

I would also recommend you save up $1000 and backpack through costa rica. Most business people can speak English there, so you will be able to get around with limited Spanish. You will be able to spend a month there at least if you conserve your money. Also it will open your eyes to a whole different world, universe, reality. I did this several times when I was between 22-25 and those trips were the best time of my life and greatest learning experiences.

Stop worrying about when its all going to collapse and just focus on living TODAY. If the world is going to end tomorrow, there is no place I'd rather be than the cloud forest of Costa Rica. In fact if the dollar collapsed tomorrow, I would probably move there just because of how awesome, self-less, loving, and giving the people are there.

Yeah but I really liked her.

Submitted by ryno.t1985 on Tue, 01/29/2013 - 21:46.

Yeah but I really liked her. There have been only 3 women in my life that I really liked and she was one of them.

This has happened to me and dare I say most of us.

Submitted by ecard71 on Tue, 01/29/2013 - 22:05.

Can I ask "what" specifically it was that you "really" liked about her? Can you also write down on a piece of paper the top qualities you look for in someone you would want to share your life with(forever), be proud to call your partner in life, and be the mother of your children?

Would you have rather have found out what type of girl she was NOW or would you have preferred to find out later on down the road, after she could squeeze any little bit of money you had out of you?

EX:COUNTLESS songs are written about guys asking for their jewelry back.

Trust me bro, this is NOT the type of girl whose hands you want to place your heart in. You think your heartbroken now? Just imagine how much worse it would have been had you invested deeper feelings, time, and falsely picturing your future plans together in order for her to kick you to the curb until someone with a bigger wallet, better car, nicer clothes came along. It's not what she's looking for and from what I read in your original post, it's certainly not what you want or deserve. You really need to value yourself a little more and convince yourself that you're worthy of, and deserve better. NO ONE deserves to be used, much less at the expense of someone's feelings.

—

http://www.dailypaul.com/243749/can-ron-paul-win-in-november...

http://www.mediafire.com/?s4snpbpsts5b3 - Thx sovereignjanice

http://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/395622.Ron_Paul

Other than her looks of

Submitted by ryno.t1985 on Tue, 01/29/2013 - 22:22.

Other than her looks of course, we had similar interests, she was smart (FSU grad) and her personality. I was really attracted to her and we talked often there. She just lost interest when she found out I lived at home still and found this preppy well off guy. Now she always hangs with him and talks to me like an acquaintance. I'm done chasing girls.

I would never suggest chasing a girl.

Submitted by ecard71 on Tue, 01/29/2013 - 22:39.

I would however, suggest becoming friends with someone who is worthy of you. By that I mean someone who wants to spend time with you because that person enjoys your company(in other words YOU) - and NOT what you could potentially offer them economically & material wise. If however, you do meet a girl who has all those qualities that you are looking for, then and only then, would I say "chase" her - without becoming a stalker mind you LOL.

Having said that - how'd she compare to that list of qualities you wrote?

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http://www.dailypaul.com/243749/can-ron-paul-win-in-november...

http://www.mediafire.com/?s4snpbpsts5b3 - Thx sovereignjanice

http://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/395622.Ron_Paul

Well that was her qualities.

Submitted by ryno.t1985 on Tue, 01/29/2013 - 22:47.

Well that was her qualities. She fit them all. I had deep feelings for her. I just wished it worked out.

She fit them all?

Submitted by ecard71 on Tue, 01/29/2013 - 23:03.

You had gold digger as a quality? Maybe I should've asked you to write down what qualities you DON'T want in a life partner?

Bro, you really wish it would have worked out? That you had gone in to a relationship and then some time down the road have her leave you for someone better off?

—

http://www.dailypaul.com/243749/can-ron-paul-win-in-november...

http://www.mediafire.com/?s4snpbpsts5b3 - Thx sovereignjanice

http://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/395622.Ron_Paul

I can't help who I am

Submitted by ryno.t1985 on Tue, 01/29/2013 - 23:44.

I can't help who I am attracted to. Most all girls I am attracted to seem to be like that.

That reminds me of

Submitted by ecard71 on Wed, 01/30/2013 - 00:43.

the girl that's always complaining about why she always has to pick the guys that use and abuse her, yet never picks the "nice guy". Go figure, huh?

No, it's true that you can't help who you're attracted to. But what you can do is work on putting more value on other attributes/qualities, and lesser on appearances. A hot girl, not all - but for the most part, know they're hot & know they can pick & choose. Usually, reverse psychology works on them, and if ignored, they'll tend to wonder why they're being ignored since it's not what they're used to. Try that and sooner or later it'll become second nature as you look for other qualities to give more importance to.

I've had several buddies in the past that would meet girls in bars/clubs. They were happy with the girls - AT FIRST. But, once they wanted to get serious, they would complain about the type of revealing clothes their girlfriends wore and also complain about how their girl always wants to go dancing. It never bothered them before so what changed??? Also, if looks are very high on your list at the moment, don't complain later when their looks fade. Chances are, she'll be high maintenance. Something you may want to consider. Ultimately, you choose WHO you want to pursue & WHY, and ultimately it's YOUR choice - just don't complain about it if it bites you in the ass down the road.

As I said before, don't rush in to anything serious, and just enjoy yourself for the moment. Get out & socialize, volunteer, teach, whatever - just meet new people. Love comes when you least expect it. You'd be surprised how once you fall in love with someone, in your eyes, suddenly they're the most beautiful girl in the world and you'll love them for their defects as well. Good luck either way.

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http://www.dailypaul.com/243749/can-ron-paul-win-in-november...

http://www.mediafire.com/?s4snpbpsts5b3 - Thx sovereignjanice

http://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/395622.Ron_Paul

Well you have to be attracted

Submitted by ryno.t1985 on Wed, 01/30/2013 - 00:57.

Well you have to be attracted to someone physically. How can you have sex and kids with someone you are not physically attracted to?

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Submitted by jrd3820 on Tue, 01/29/2013 - 21:07.

Well then she wasn't worth your time was she?

I am your age, I understand your frustrations but there are people out there who are more interested in you than your wallet, you just have to look for them. I know where you are at in life right now, I get it.... rise above; you can.

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jrd is still here... kinda in a weird sort of way. She also just might be the happiest girl in the world because she got exactly what she wanted which was a perfect summer wandering playlist.

HaHaHa My husband will roar when he reads this.

Submitted by 1controversialchick on Tue, 01/29/2013 - 20:26.

We are VERY poor--financially that is. But very rich in life, love, and laughter. You need to get some confidence. You can support yourself, but you're going to have to get some nerve and figure out how. I'm not trying to insult you, I want better things for you than being depressed and ready to give up on life.

Read this, maybe it will help.

http://nogreaterjoy.org/articles/what-does-it-mean-to-be-a-man/

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Christians should not be warmongers! http://www.lewrockwell.com/vance/vance87.html

Hey 1controversialchick

Submitted by Anthony in AR on Tue, 01/29/2013 - 20:48.

You don't have your contacts active, hit me up with a personal message and an email or facebook to contact you back at.

I sent you an e-mail through your contact page...

Submitted by 1controversialchick on Tue, 01/29/2013 - 21:43.

maybe you just didn't check it yet. thanks for responding

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Christians should not be warmongers! http://www.lewrockwell.com/vance/vance87.html

Nice

Submitted by friedburg on Tue, 01/29/2013 - 20:33.

Love your comment, this person really needs to hear this. They really have to motivate themselves, that is the only way... Great comment

It is strange we have air

Submitted by FreedomWins on Tue, 01/29/2013 - 19:38.

It is strange we have air defenses being disarmed in the South and are conducting "practice assaults" over cities in the south. I call for us to call the house and senate and ask "what's up":

http://www.dailypaul.com/272537/call-the-senate-and-house-an...

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??How is this in any way related to the post??

Submitted by Garan on Tue, 01/29/2013 - 20:31.

You could make a post of your own if you want to talk about a different subject.

Otherwise, please explain. I don't see the connection.

Out of curiosity

Submitted by Dane4life on Tue, 01/29/2013 - 20:08.

Is the south still protestant ?

no, Luciferian, like the rest

Submitted by drengurinn on Tue, 01/29/2013 - 20:27.

no, Luciferian, like the rest of the country, save for a few pockets of christianity

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lawrence

Pursue happiness. I mean, try

Submitted by Totemo on Tue, 01/29/2013 - 19:31.

Pursue happiness. I mean, try to get to do things you like and get paid for it in the process. Your diploma does not matter, unless you don't enjoy your field. Find good people to do your dreamjob/business with. Start small.

Apologies if this isn't the kind of advice you want. I've been in a similar place like you not long ago, then a chain of unpredictable events and luck (or providence) got me here and I'm LOVING my job. You can't predict what's going to happen, but the key is to break the status quo and start doing something *you* like.