The Lives We Didn't Live: What-Ifs, Regret, and Marriage
Psychology Today | 26.10.2026 15:06
As I approach my 50th birthday, I notice myself reflecting more on the what-ifs. What if I had chosen a different major, pursued another career, or moved to a different city? Who might I be now? These questions can feel scary or uncomfortable to ask, especially if different choices would impact our closest relationships. We may love the people in our lives and still reflect on a life we might have lived or wonder about the possibilities of different realities. Would we have been happier if we had chosen differently?
