I feel like I've failed at life

I found out that my friend is having a baby, I'm younger than them by two years. We're over than 18

I'm just really shocked because I've never met their partner before.

I'm single and don't have kids.

I don't want to say I envy my friend but I really do.

I'm so happy for my friend.

I just feel there's so much pressure in society that if you're not married with kids by a certain age then there's this kind of stigma attached to it.

I feel like I've failed at life

That's why I tell myself and others that don't give a ******* care about society all the time. Sometimes society compels us to feel suffocated. If someone stops caring, they'll feel more relieved. It's our lives and society shouldn't take control of them.

Also, please don't be disheartened. Everyone's wheel runs differently. Your time will come and all you need to do is just wait for the right moment.

thanks so much for this, your words has helped a lot!