Men who have “gone their own way,” how is life going?

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1. Still trying to be better everyday.

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3. Not so much “my own way” but more like the road less traveled that is turning into a highway. But still good so far.

4. Every men (or human being for that matter) has gone their own way, no two humans have had the same life experiences.

   When “going your own way” means to follow a series of steps not made by you, you ain’t going your own way.

5. I ask because I oftentimes think of doing this. Not in like an anti woman thing—I just don’t see myself being able to have a wife/kids plus a career. A lot of times I just want to move to the beach and just… do my own thing.

6. Great. Started focusing on being a happier and overall better human. I’m still hoping to meet someone eventually but I’m no longer searching

7. I called it another lonely day.

   Edit: Damn, nobody’s a fan of a Fleetwood Mac reference it would seem.

8. Thought I was going my own way, ended up right in the same trap, depressed and trying to make the best of living the “traditional” lifestyle.

9. Still same losers

10. It’s a challenge but I can’t see myself conforming to the norm.

11. Had a very successful turn recently and I’m finally in a good spot financially. Realized I really have closed the door on dating, I wanted somebody to be supportive to grow together not just hop on for the finished product. Too late now.

12. The Reddit Admins sent them on their way.

13. I walked away from most of the traditional stuff and I have never been happier , travelled around Europe, the Middle East, came back to USA a few years later sold my business and commercial real estate right before the scamdemic retired in my early 40’s and life is wonderful , it’s not for everyone , many men cannot be happy without having a wife and all that ( my best friend for instance ) and that’s fine but it wasn’t for me and i literally thank God everyday that I walked away from it all. I don’t worry about money or the future I do
    What I want within reason. That being said I did get sober many years ago and that helped a great deal

14. I’m more at peace now pursuing other objectives and not constantly yearn for something that’s not there.

15. I’m 80% of the way there. Resigned to probably not having the family life I wanted. Reading and working out isn’t nearly rewarding as parenting, but the average single woman comes across as completely insufferable given *i already have a kid*

16. What does that even mean?

17. Well, I don’t have to watch reality TV any more.

18. Honestly, I did this not because of choice. It’s a lonely road.