Happy 2018! Don’t know about you but our 2017 sucked. I hope your 2018 is healthy, happy, and prosperous. Here’s the first TMI Tuesday of the new year.

Happy New Year

As usual, let’s review the past year.

Jack’s Answers

1. Did you make any resolutions at the start of 2017? If yes, how did you do at keeping them? What one thing are you still doing?
I believe the one resolution I made for 2017 involved having sex with a few new people. I did all right with this. Beyond that, I think I resolved to live my life to the fullest, and to do my best to take care of myself. I think I did as well as could be expected with the latter, though the former left something to be desired.

2. Pick three words to describe your year 2017.
Lonely. Isolated. Depressing.

3. What was your biggest personal change in 2017?
An almost total disconnect from my wife for most of the year. As she experienced something of an existential crisis and withdrew from me, our relationship changed to something akin to coparenting roommates who slept in the same bed. As a result I became more self-reliant with regard to my emotional needs; this was far from ideal, but it was either that or spiral further into my own depression. Oh! Speaking of which, I also sought treatment for my depression and anxiety, and began seeing a therapist regularly for the first time in nearly fifteen years. So we’ll see how it goes.

4. What was totally unexpected in your 2017?
I’d like to say that the aforementioned disconnect was unexpected, but as I could feel it take shape in late 2016, that wouldn’t be true. I guess the most unexpected thing was the amazing and inspiring way the people of the United States refused to lie down for the penny-ante wannabe fascist dictator currently occupying the Executive Branch of our government. I really thought we’d be neck-deep in some sort of Hunger Games-esque dystopia by now, but the Resistance is strong.

5. What was the best thing that happened to you in 2017?
The aforementioned “seeking treatment” thing from #3. Writing frequently, albeit not for this blog. Dieting successfully for the first time in my life. Maintaining fulfilling long-distance relationships. Twin Peaks: The Return. Stranger Things Season 2. Rick and Morty Season 3. Doctor Who Series 10. Get Out. Star Wars: The Last Jedi.

Bonus: Did you make new year resolutions for 2018? Share a few with us? Any of them repeats from 2017?
Have more sex than I did in 2017. The bar is pretty low on that one.

Jill’s Answers

1. Did you make any resolutions at the start of 2017? If yes, how did you do at keeping them? What one thing are you still doing?
I made a resolution to take better care of myself, including exercising and eating better. I also resolved to take time for me and not feel guilty about it, and to try and figure out what I needed to make me truly happy. Some days were easier than others. It was a constant struggle throughout the year, and I’m still working on my happiness.

2. Pick three words to describe your year 2017.
Stressful, overwhelming, and empowering.

3. What was your biggest personal change in 2017?
For the first time in my life, I forced myself to state my feelings and concerns in a productive way, and to worry more about my own personal well-being.

4. What was totally unexpected in your 2017?
I was surprised to learn that I could be strong and stand up for myself without giving in.

5. What was the best thing that happened to you in 2017?
The days I worked at, and succeeded in, making myself happy. Also, seeing my daughter continue to grow into a strong and loving person.

Bonus: Did you make new year resolutions for 2018? Share a few with us? Any of them repeats from 2017?
My goals for 2018 are the same as last year: To take care of myself and seek happiness.

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