I mean the difference between bravery and stupidity is often too small to measure. If someone survives a grossly foolhardy act they are called 'brave'. If they needlessly die they are called 'stupid', unless they are in the army.
Being an egoistic pratt who allowed my first wife to tire of me back in the 1970's and therefore missing out on somebody really special for far too many years. Fortunately we remain good friends.
I don’t like to have any regrets as there’s nothing to be done about them now. I have been quite happy living my life ..... it hasn’t been spectacular, I haven’t achieved that much but, so far, it’s been steady and not too dramatic. I just jog along in my own, boring way but that’s OK with me. XXXX
Not taking enough chances when I was younger and missing out on the chance to experience more of the world before settling down. I wish I had been a little bit wilder.
Not taking the opportunity to dive on the Mary Rose before she was raised because I had just started a new job and daren't ask for the time off. Jobs come and go but opportunities only happen once.
Oh Weave. I feel for you, but I think that even if you don't say it out loud, those who you really love know it anyway, so don't think you have left it too late. Words aren't everything.
I was writing a long waffly post about business when I realised my actual regret is not charging for all the shagging I gave away in my youth. I now am very close to a number of sex workers and it all makes so much sense to me NOW.
I was feeling a bit Edith Piaf about this and then I thought how disappointed I was when my childrens' eyes turned out to be brown and not the green or blue/grey of my side of the family. I do regret that.
Smoking.
ReplyDeleteI still don't regret smoking. In fact I miss it.
DeleteI vape.
DeleteSo do I.
DeleteTrusting my mother.
ReplyDeleteNever trust your parents. That was a bit of advice given to me by my parents.
DeleteNot keeping in touch with people who (in retrospect) turned out to be pivotal in my life. Even with the internet, I cannot find them to thank them.
ReplyDeleteNo good turn goes unpunished.
DeleteAllowing fear to keep me from doing, trying, going...
ReplyDeleteFear can be useful. It has a purpose. It may have saved your life.
DeleteI mean the difference between bravery and stupidity is often too small to measure. If someone survives a grossly foolhardy act they are called 'brave'. If they needlessly die they are called 'stupid', unless they are in the army.
DeleteToo many things.
ReplyDeleteI agree, Yael. I tried to think about my biggest regret and found I had too many to choose from.
DeleteNot doing everything sooner
ReplyDeleteI have always procrastinated. I'm not sure I actively regret it though.
DeleteBeing an egoistic pratt who allowed my first wife to tire of me back in the 1970's and therefore missing out on somebody really special for far too many years. Fortunately we remain good friends.
ReplyDeleteThat was a genuinely honest thing to admit to, and not blaming your ex. At least you are good friends, which is a rare thing these days.
DeleteHow did you get on with the other 3?
DeleteI don’t like to have any regrets as there’s nothing to be done about them now. I have been quite happy living my life ..... it hasn’t been spectacular, I haven’t achieved that much but, so far, it’s been steady and not too dramatic. I just jog along in my own, boring way but that’s OK with me. XXXX
ReplyDeleteThat's not answering the question. It could be a really tiny regret. That still counts.
DeleteI knew you’d say that ....... I’ll have a think about it 🤔 XXXX
DeleteNot taking enough chances when I was younger and missing out on the chance to experience more of the world before settling down. I wish I had been a little bit wilder.
ReplyDeleteSettling down doesn't stop you from being wild. Have another go.
DeleteNot taking the opportunity to dive on the Mary Rose before she was raised because I had just started a new job and daren't ask for the time off. Jobs come and go but opportunities only happen once.
ReplyDeleteOoh yes, I can understand that very well. I will give you my regret tomorrow. It is very similar.
DeleteWhat happened to the post? It disappeared after I read it.
DeleteGetting married
ReplyDeleteGood answer. I believe you.
DeleteSad as it is, I mean it
DeleteLike I said, I believe you.
DeleteNot telling my farmer that he had been the love of my life until it was too late.
ReplyDeleteOh Weave. I feel for you, but I think that even if you don't say it out loud, those who you really love know it anyway, so don't think you have left it too late. Words aren't everything.
DeleteHe knew
DeleteAs a Yorkshireman the words were not needed
Weave never seems to revisit comments, but I am sure you are right.
DeleteBeing loyal to my parents and then employers, none of whom deserved it.
ReplyDeleteEmployers seldom deserve loyalty, especially these days. I cannot imagine regretting being loyal to my parents.
DeleteYes Tom and John - I have revisited and thank you for your comforting words. Miss him still - always will.
ReplyDeleteYes, you always will.
DeleteI was writing a long waffly post about business when I realised my actual regret is not charging for all the shagging I gave away in my youth. I now am very close to a number of sex workers and it all makes so much sense to me NOW.
ReplyDeleteI feel exactly the same way, MrsC. I could be enjoying a well-earned retirement by now.
Deleteor we could have channeled that energy into something more useful and productive!
DeleteI was feeling a bit Edith Piaf about this and then I thought how disappointed I was when my childrens' eyes turned out to be brown and not the green or blue/grey of my side of the family. I do regret that.
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