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The following is a list of life components.
Rate from a scale of 0-10 how much you value each category.
0=not important at all
5=moderately important
10=extremely important

Rate how much you value these categories.
Feel free to share why you give the ratings you give.



Family (other than romantic relationships or parenting)
4 - My parents are deceased. I have three brothers, one of which is a major pain in my ass. I have some cousins that I see once a year, maybe twice if any decide to come to visit between yearly family reunions.

Romantic relationships (marriage, life partners, dating and so on)
Not sure, frankly. It was a 10 for a very long time and then I realized the marriage absorbed me and I disappeared. The real and authentic me was lost as I assimilated into his world.

Parenting
10 - Although my son is a grown man with a family of his own, they remain my priority. I need him to know that he can always count on me, I'm proud of him, and that he's loved. So, basically the opposite of what I experienced growing up.

Friends and social life
5 - Over-rated. Maybe if I were in a better mood I could give a different answer.

Work/Career
10 - When I was working, I gave it 110%, always. Not to the point that my family suffered, but when I was at work - I was fully there. My career was something that was solely mine. My accomplishments were mine and that was important to me.

Education, training, and knowledge
10 - Always be learning, always. When we stop learning, we stop growing.

Recreation, hobbies, and fun
7 - Everyone needs an outlet. I have mine.

Spirituality and religion
10 - It feels as though I have been on a lifelong journey, searching. I've studied a few different faiths, been exposed to some harsh one, and I continue to explore options, looking for what works for me.

Citizenship and community life
8 - I volunteer. I feel that it's important.

Self-care (exercise, diet, relaxation, and so on)
8 - This is an important topic and sometimes have to remind myself. I do watch what I eat, but I drink obscene amounts of coffee. I exercise, relax, and meditate.