To worry because of what friend said about the world.

[whitesandstorm]

I really wish she hadn't said anything because I'm a born worrier but my friend who I saw today before she leaves for her holidays made an off the cuff remark about how she hopes ww3 doesnt break out while she's away.
She was quite jokey about it but mentioned all the trouble spots in the world and said how it could all easily escalate. Aibu to now be worried that she's right. I've always worried about this but try to put it to the back of my mind.
But the world does seem a scary place now. Please try to give me some reassurance.

GarethcanFOFF Whilst appreciating your obvious insight and intellect on these issues, may I just say I am THRILLED I didn't know you in my twenties!
I'd have given up entirely and missed out on a very lovely life .

Sorry I've only skimmed the thread [as I'd like to sleep tonight]

Your friend was feeling general pre-travel anxiety and chose to offload some of it on you.

Can I suggest you spend more time listening to this sort of thing.

Dontlaugh.....great post, thanks.

Meandjulio.....yes you could be right, but I wish she'd just keep that kind of talk to herself. I was in such a happy mood until then.

Welcome! Sleep well!

I know the feeling OP, I do think we're heading for another Cold War with Russia/China, but remember we all survived the last one just about so it's not necessarily going to be The End! The economic damage from threatening and sanctioning countries etc scares me as well though, the crash in 2008 was bad enough without that!