I think it is again just our vintage that makes us constantly dissatisfied with where we are. I put consistent thought into being happy where I am but balancing that out with dissatisfaction with things in a financial manner. The happiness mixed with the competitive nature to always do a bit better is the fuel that drives me forward in the marathon known as life.
I take solace in knowing I am a late bloomer and the best is yet to come. You would have found another purpose in that small town and just built a different life. Knowing you, you would have been unhappy with that like you are now.
Let’s allow happiness and dissatisfaction to coexist as we strive for our families.
Does it make for a better life, or just a harder life? Hard doesn't mean bad, nor easy good - but what is required for a life worth living, ?
Very, very likely :)