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orangeThinker13
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PathStep 84 Compassion hearts223 Forum posts21 Forum upvotes59 Current upvotes59 Age GroupAdult Last activeMay, 2026 Member sinceJanuary 14, 2023
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Working on myself to be better and to not hurt anyone in the process, if possible.

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Struggling with Interpersonal Dynamics: Seeking new perspective
Relationship Stress / by orangeThinker13
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 April 3rd, 2024
...See more Hello everyone, I'm currently navigating through a complex web of interpersonal relationships and business partnerships, and I could really use some guidance. Here's the gist of what I'm going through: I find myself caught in the middle of a conflict between my two business partners, who also happen to be my friends. The situation is complicated further by the fact that my boyfriend is involved in the conflict with one of the business partners.  Business Partner 1 comes off as sarcastic and overly frank towards Business Partner 2, and there's tension brewing as Business Partner 1 wants to ease out Business Partner 2 from the partnership. On the other hand, Business Partner 2 has made unreasonable demands and has a bruised ego after being reprimanded by Business Partner 1 (our mentor). Additionally, my boyfriend and his friend have added fuel to the fire by bringing up past grievances with Business Partner 2. As for me, I've been listening to everyone's grievances separately and trying my best to offer support and thoughts on the matter, but I can't shake off the feeling that I might have inadvertently fueled the conflict or enabled problematic behavior. Overall, I feel overwhelmed and torn between loyalty to my friends and the need to address the underlying issues in our business partnership. I'd really appreciate any guidance, insights, or similar experiences that anyone in the community might have to offer. How can I navigate this situation while prioritizing my own well-being and maintaining healthy relationships? Thanks in advance for your support.
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Middle Child Diary Log
Journals & Diaries / by orangeThinker13
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 September 29th, 2025
...See more Diary log - September 17, 2023 I can't shake this feeling that's been gnawing at me. It's like a constant shadow lurking in the background, questioning the choices I've made and where my life is heading. Today time seemed to tick painfully slow as I half-assed punch the data into spreadsheets and checked every email that I have to send. Is this what I envisioned for myself? Everything is repetitive. I can't help but compare myself to others my age who seem to have it all figured out – successful careers, exciting adventures, and meaningful relationships. And here I am, barely scraping by, feeling like I'm just going through the motions. The worst part is the uncertainty that accompanies my job. I feel like there's no real sense of accomplishment or fulfillment in what I do. I just live from paycheck to paycheck. Paying bills, funding my sibling's education, taking care of our niece, and on top of that, my mom endorses me to our relatives, that I can lend them money?! I tried to distract myself with some self-help articles during break, searching for answers on how to navigate this crisis. "Follow your passion," they say. But what if I don't even know what that is anymore? It's easier said than done. I have a lot of responsibility and don't have the luxury to follow any of that stuff anymore. I guess this is just a burnout, might just need to read a few manga's on the weekend to recharge. At the end of the day, I'm left wondering if this is just a phase, maybe the reason why I'm tired with everything is because I'm just being too hard on myself. Maybe I need to give it more time and trust the process. For now, even though I have moments when I want to surrender to the despair and uncertainty, I push through. I remind myself that someday my sisters will finish their degrees, and I'll find the clarity and purpose I so desperately seek. _
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Picking up interesting pebbles and unique objects.
Hobby Zone / by orangeThinker13
Last post
 July 3rd, 2023
...See more Is anybody out there with the same hobby as mine? 🥹
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