The Waiting Game

Q: I am 32, single and generally happy. I have great things in my life - career, family, friends, house, car, dog. The problem is I find myself "waiting" for the next phase which, for me, feels like getting married and starting a family. I feel constant pressure and like time is ticking away which is making it hard for me to fully be happy and enjoy life. Any advice on how to get past this and just be happy in this moment?

It may sound odd but as much as individuals seek happiness, the proposition of it can be daunting. It's that very psychology that causes people to place self-imposed roadblocks when life is great. "If only I (was married, could lose weight, make more money, etc)¦," is a conditional safety clause in that it keeps us free of risk and the unknown. Ultimately, these false expectations are impediments to our own happiness.

With so many great things in your life, it would be a shame for you to fall into this pattern of behavior. So rather than play "the waiting game," do the things you like to do -- the ones that terrify, thrill and excite you, now that you have the freedom to do them.

And when it comes to marriage, remember that everyone's timing is different. If marriage is your goal, don't forget that all those thing you do for yourself are an important part of who you are, and will take you one step closer to the person with whom you are meant to be matched.

So keep smiling and stop waiting!

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