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What are you passionate about?

47 replies

flametrees · 20/07/2019 20:07

Had a conversation with dh this morning.
He has lots of things that he's really into. For instance
Football. Attends matches. Member of supporters club.
Horse racing. Has a racehorse. Attends races.

There are lots of other things. I commented that our life revolves around his passions.

He said well what are you passionate about and I couldn't name anything.

Am I alone?

What are you passionate about?

OP posts:
Beechview · 20/07/2019 20:09

The outdoors and travelling
Books

soulrunner · 20/07/2019 20:10

The thing is that you need time to explore and find your passions. Does he afford you that time?

Mac47 · 20/07/2019 20:39

Good outcomes for children, in particular those with complex needs.
Books, music and food.
Travel.

OhTheRoses · 20/07/2019 21:02

Work
The garden
My grown up children
Good food
Mental health provision for young people
DH even, after 30 years
Our home
France
Art

mamaduckbone · 20/07/2019 21:05

Reading
Gardening
My children
Education (which is also work)
Cake.

flametrees · 20/07/2019 21:21

@soulrunner too much time really. SAHM with kids in school.

I like all solitary pursuits.
But I'm not passionate about anything outside of my children.

Makes me feel a bit flat.

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Ohnotanothernamechange · 20/07/2019 21:41

Health and fitness
Food
Travel
Mental health awareness
Reading

growlingbear · 20/07/2019 21:48

Education
The arts - mainly books and theatre, but music and art too
Hiking in the country and walking in the city
Exploring cities
Animals
Mental wellbeing

soulrunner · 20/07/2019 21:51

But I'm not passionate about anything outside of my children

Maybe just pick something and try it ( watercolours, piano, cage fighting??) Got to start somewhere.

NCBabyBoy · 20/07/2019 21:55

I took this to be about the causes you are passionate about. Reduce, reuse, recycle, especially where plastic is concerned, cloth nappies and not buying new.

Clayplease · 20/07/2019 21:55

School aged kids- I felt I lost touch with much of my identity when kids were small. Might take a while to get in touch with what you like? Don't feel pressure, see it as an opportunity- how about trying some evening classes? It's only through trying them that I found out I'm absolutely completely obsessed with pottery- I love it so much and love thinking about what I'm making and going to make. Can't recommend it enough!

flametrees · 20/07/2019 22:02

I'm kind of trying to think of something where I could say to Dh let's do X this weekend. Instead of tagging along to whatever he has chosen. I go to the things he is interested in. I know he would come with me if I could ever come up with something to be passionate about.

As it stands I just attend things that he has picked or attend things the kids are interested in.

I don't seem to have the ability to really engage with things and sell my interest to the family like my Dh does.

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Therewere5inthebed · 20/07/2019 22:10

Cat rescue
My girls
My dogs
Woods, I feel like I belong in woods.

Beechview · 21/07/2019 08:36

You say you’re passionate about your kids - could that lead to a passion of your own?
I loved being outside and travelling but became passionate about it because of my kids. I want to show them their world so we go outdoors a lot. I love it as a solitary pursuit too and with friends.
Books same thing. Yes I loved reading but the passion came after kids. Regular library trips, finding wonderful books to show them, looking at travel books for myself, going to a book shop and buying a book as a treat and so on.

Bluesheep8 · 21/07/2019 08:58

Books, music, cookery

Happyspud · 21/07/2019 09:00

My home (currently renovating), food and cooking, my garden and veg patch, travel, human rights, currently playing sport but that’s a new one for me.

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 21/07/2019 09:13

Books
Music
Teaching - and discussing teaching and learning
Atheism
Food - love reading recipes and menus, visiting restaurants and cooking, although I do less of the latter than I used to.

Lobsterquadrille2 · 21/07/2019 09:25

The English language
My work
My daughter
Sobriety
Helping others/volunteering

jigsawpiece · 21/07/2019 10:47

I hate the word 'passionate'. Everyone has to be passionate about stuff according to social media. I see things like "passionate about customer service" in company blurbs. Really?!

Don't feel inadequate about not being "passionate" about stuff. If you're more of a "generalist" in what you do (and enjoying the company of your family with it) rather than having "specialist" interests like your husband that's fine. No need to feel flat.

Moominfan · 21/07/2019 10:49

It's hard to be passionate about things when your busy with little kids that come first.

I love hiking
Skiing
Zumba
Yoga
Reading
Women's rights/feminism

All the above is far and few between. Spend most of my time at play dates and soft play. I'll have all the time in the world when he grows up for me

Soola · 21/07/2019 10:51

Politics (shared)
Clothing/jewellery and beauty products (me)
Animals/pets - supporting specific dog/cat/horse charities.
Art (shared)
Hiking/walking (shared)

PlinkPlink · 21/07/2019 11:13

I think the thing here is to pick something (anything) and go for it.

It happened to me when I was teaching and realised I didnt have anything outside of my relationship or job.

I picked rugby 😂 I had no idea if I'd like it or not. I had no idea what to expect. I was nervous. Several times I thought I'd pass on it instead of going. In the end, I thought, fuck it, I'm not doing anything else, let's see what it's about.

It was bloody great! Great bunch of ladies, lots of fitness but fun because it was with other people. I got a fire in my belly about it. I lived and breathed rugby. It was wonderfully supportive and social.

I left after a little while but some time later, I tried something else. I joined my local AmDram group. I've been a musician all my life so this is slightly different but my ex really squashed me down on my music. So finally setting that spirit free felt so good. Theatre isnt my strong point though. I'm an opera singer. I'd very rarely danced a set number. I hadn't acted on stage in a very long time. It was still all new and different. I absolutely loved it.

In summation, the things I had no experience of and threw myself into were the most liberating. But I wouldn't have found out about those passions if I hadn't just gone for it.

I suggest picking something... anything... sports like badminton, rugby (or tag if you're not so keen on the physical aspect), art groups, knitting groups, music and theatre groups, piano lessons, singing lessons, tap dancing lessons, choir. There is likely to be something going on. Even if you're not sure, just give it a go and see if it makes you happy. That will soon turn into a passion.

You are allowed to dedicate some time to yourself.

SuperPixie247 · 21/07/2019 11:24

@jigsawpiece that is a really good point. Far too much pressure to "live and breathe" something

I have interests but very, very few passions.

Oblomov19 · 21/07/2019 11:35

I'm not passionate about anything. I don't do any hobbies. I just don't want to. I'm ok with that.

ChipButtie · 21/07/2019 11:37

Books
Feminism
Travel
Perfume
Ancient history

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