My love for the outdoors probably contributed to my divorce. Not because I couldn’t or wouldn’t balance it with home life….but because she saw it as a frivolous hobby.
I slowly pulled myself away from the woods and water, and lost myself in the process. There was a sense of pride developed by putting down deer with traditional equipment as well as taking a deer or two or three that no one had seen before. I tried to squeeze in time, but I always felt uncomfortable….I couldn’t settle in and relax. My seasons suffered. My confidence suffered. To be good, you have to put in “quality” time. Period.
Two years out of a marriage and it’s just now coming to me. It’s not like riding a bike. I’ve had to reteach myself a number of things. I was so scared I wouldn’t enjoy it anymore. I’m probably having more fun than ever. The pressure I feel is self inflicted now…..I was once very good at this game and I’m dying to get it back.
Take care of the wife and family, however, no one is going to live your life for you. “Self” comes first. Happiness within allows us to concentrate on making sound decisions in regards to others.
I slowly pulled myself away from the woods and water, and lost myself in the process. There was a sense of pride developed by putting down deer with traditional equipment as well as taking a deer or two or three that no one had seen before. I tried to squeeze in time, but I always felt uncomfortable….I couldn’t settle in and relax. My seasons suffered. My confidence suffered. To be good, you have to put in “quality” time. Period.
Two years out of a marriage and it’s just now coming to me. It’s not like riding a bike. I’ve had to reteach myself a number of things. I was so scared I wouldn’t enjoy it anymore. I’m probably having more fun than ever. The pressure I feel is self inflicted now…..I was once very good at this game and I’m dying to get it back.
Take care of the wife and family, however, no one is going to live your life for you. “Self” comes first. Happiness within allows us to concentrate on making sound decisions in regards to others.