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Happiest times of your life

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MoMhathair · 15/11/2024 10:12

I'm in a good mood and feeling nostalgic. I'd love to hear about the happiest times in people's lives - times they look back on and feel all warm and fuzzy about.

I know this isn't an AIBU. Sue me.

There are quite a few times for me, but ones that stand out are:
Uni - I met my DH, had a blast, really enjoyed the courses, had a part time job I enjoyed, felt fit and healthy. A really fun, exciting time in my life.

When my DS was born. I got into a habit of taking prenatal vitamins and the midwife commented after the birth that I had fantastic iron reserves (I'm normally anaemic on and off, lack of periods definitely helped) so despite having a baby I felt strong as an ox, full of life, my baby was beyond gorgeous. It was scary having a newborn but I remember walking down the street pushing the pram and thinking how lovely my life was. My friend and I used to take our babies to the cinema, the shopping centre, cafes, it was a life of luxury really (in spite of poopy nappies and 1000 wakeups a night). I'd always wanted to be a mum and it was far better than I expected, which is a nice surprise.

What were your happiest times?

OP posts:
changedusernameforthis1 · 15/11/2024 15:17

Marrying DW. It was a small, cosy wedding with just two people attending as witnesses. The Christmas fair was right next to where we got married, so we went there afterwards and toasted marshmallows together. Now we go every year.

I've always struggled with wondering if I'm a good enough person, mostly because I've lost a lot of friends and constantly worry that I'm the issue. I made a group of friends once and was open with them about how I felt one night. They reassured me that they genuinely like me and want to be my friend etc, and I didn't think much more of it.
A couple of days later I received a parcel where they'd all put in a small gift for me, and all signed a card to show me how much I'm valued and appreciated in our friendship group. Made me cry but I was so happy at the same time.

Ihaveoflate · 15/11/2024 15:25

Best years for me were 2009-2013, living in London, engaged and newly married, huge amount of disposable income, fantastic career opportunities, no responsibilities

(absolute worst were adolescence, university and having a baby)

Lindjam · 15/11/2024 15:29

Same as you OP. Those lovely new baby months. Cocooned up with my newborn. Life was absolutely blissful. I was so happy.

MyStylish40s · 15/11/2024 15:32

This is a lovely thread ❤️

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