Actually, what you said about the standard of living getting better with every generation isn't really true, at least in my opinion. I could explain why, but this isn't that kind of thread, and possibly not the right forum.
There are severe diminishing returns once you cross a certain amount of income, whether one is single or in a relationship. You can afford to buy you and your SO almost anything (new TV, new laptop, luxury cars, designer purses, fine wine, vacations abroad, etc.). Acquiring them doesn't hold the same excitement they once did. I remember being ecstatic when my father purchased a Nintendo for me along with the Duck Hunt gun or allowing me to study abroad in college. Now, it's simply swiping the credit card and you have it instantly. At that point, you need a passionate and/or challenging activity to stave off the boredom resulting from mundane living. It can be philanthropy, getting into politics, reading quality books, being religious, running a successful company/organization, or starting a family.
I imagine, for some, it's also about banging chicks when they are at their most physically attractive and emotionally vulnerable.
Don't ever mistake a cute girl's friendliness for attraction. More than anyone, they know where they stand, and how you compare; and they've already figured out how to let you down gracefully. Just because your boss is nice to you doesn't mean he doesn't think you absolutely, positively, suck at your job. Read your review, check where your desk is located.
I can't believe I forgot this one. It's really, really hard to voluntarily lower your standard of living.
How being an effective communicator makes the world go 'round...that and that good friends are really effing awesome
that its ok to take a chance as you have nothing to lose...go talk to a girl, ask her out and dont' worry about being rejected... and... Always taking the high road is BS...
I could create a sizable list but fundamentally, that life is so very, very short. When I was young it seemed like Saturdays lasted forever and life was endless. It isn't and time is moving at warp speed. I am recovering from a near fatal stroke and now time seems even more precious. I look back at all the high risk activities that I engaged in and am amazed that I survived them all, but for me and all of you, time is running out quicker than you think.
only if you allow yourself to be defined by the things that you own and care too much about what your associates think of you. i have never felt better than the day i gave up on accumulating a bunch of stuff, including wanting to buy a house. all i want really is my laptop, internet, and NFL.
That trading my Zelda 64 (gold edition) for NWO vs.WCW was not the brightest idea. F the water temple... and no i don't cheat with guides.
