Does anyone else feel guilty because they enjoy working on creative projects more than socializing with family/friends?
I was left alone a lot as a child and found comfort in drawing. All of my life since I have enjoyed creative pursuits like sewing, creating collages, painting, decorating. I have never enjoyed working outside my home. Sometimes I feel like I neglect my adult children and grandchildren because I enjoy spending most of my time being creative and don't need others to be happy. (I have a husband with whom I relate very well).
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Posted by MsClotille Apr 7th, 2013 at 9:01PM
Quite the opposite. I feel guilty for socializing when I have creative projects to finish. I feel like I should be more productive instead of getting pulled in 10 different directions.
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Posted by Tarxarin Aug 27th, 2012 at 10:30PM
I don't think you should feel that way. Guilty? i mean its not measured by the time you spend with people. Hell it's not about the moments you do spend its how you make people feel. I have had people spend not even 5 minutes and have meant more to me then some of my best friends or my family. When i used to feel guilty about that i realize that you can't truely compare who means more to you because well thats like saying i refer eating wood over the pizza i so desperately hate in my mind. It's about quality and the deeper meanings. Besides what good is sitting there feeling guilty if you cant spend any time with them because you have gone crazy because you dont work on your projects? i simply think you need to make sure you dont neglect anyone and dont become too addicted to it.Be mindful and find balance.
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Posted by DrPestKontrolle1881 Aug 27th, 2012 at 10:19PM
For me, creative work is what matters most in life & is the thing that gives life meaning over anything else.
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Posted by Prettyeys Aug 27th, 2012 at 10:18PM
Lol, this sounds like me (except the children part), I only feel truly happy and peaceful when I am alone and creating.
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Posted by LucilleLucilleLucille Aug 27th, 2012 at 10:17PM
No. I make time to see friends and family,but If I have an idea I want to get going on,the last thing I am thinking about is socializing.
I like to be alone when I work and my friends and family know that about me and respect my privacy.
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Posted by ImNotSam Aug 27th, 2012 at 10:17PM
That depends on the family. My cousins always come 1st Nomader what! Anybody else... No guilt at all
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Posted by minatek616 Aug 27th, 2012 at 10:16PM
never thought about it, my weapons occupy all my time
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Posted by secret81 Aug 27th, 2012 at 10:15PM
no
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Posted by MichaelJad Aug 27th, 2012 at 10:12PM
No,
It's just the way we are.
As long as there's some attention payed and you put aside some time with them I wouldn't worry
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Posted by SilenceEvermore Aug 27th, 2012 at 10:12PM
Not at all. Creative projects don't talk behind your back and betray you.
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Posted by ChipmunkErnie Aug 27th, 2012 at 10:10PM
No, I like creative projects. My trouble is finding the ambition to do them
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