oh yeah, yes, always be thankful for what you do have in life, never take for granted any luxury, because it will all be gone soon, sadly, we know the collapse of western civ is right around the bend, china is coming!
That was a sincere video. I am 70 years old now when I was 38 my wife left me with my 2 kids. (Mostly my fault) I had no parents(deceased) no brothers or sisters. I thought I would never survive it hurt so bad But I can tell you that time heals all wounds. I met my 2nd wife and couldn’t be happier and am close with my children and grandkids You don’t know what the future holds but be patient and faithful to yourself and trust in God. You are here for a purpose. god bless you my friend
@@tjbrower if you want my honest opinion, I think he should stop being a baby and just go get a job OK RUclips’s not working out so adapt and overcome find something else if it was as bad as he claims it to be then he needs to get a job other than RUclips
Mike good news for you is men don't have a biological clock... It's never too late for you to have children and start a family! Stay strong brother we all love you!!!
Honestly I don't want kids, we have 8 billion people already and it's not like this world is becoming a better place. Maybe I'll be the fun uncle one day.
@@Sam-fs8sx I'm with you on this brother.The world is a crazy place and it gets crazier by the day.I do have three nephews though.I treat them as if they were my boys.
Mike, I’ve been watching you since 2015 when you had your Fusion. I have faith that you will work through your stuff. Life is beautiful. Sending love your way man
You are a good dude Mike, I’ll be watching your videos as long as you’re making them my friend. Sorry that you’re going through these things, all will work out, stay positive! Wishing you happiness brother
As an older generation male we were all taught in our lives to swallow our feelings swallow the pain swallow the sadness and put on a brave face we were taught not to share our feelings or talk about them we all go through tough times, we all have depression and sadness in our lives especially now with the world we're living in and how tough times are. There are two things you need to focus on right now Mike and that is your mental health and your Financial well-being. If I could I would shake your hand and give you a hug and tell you it's all going to be okay
I’m so sorry your feeling that way. I’m 20 years old and just lost the girl I thought I would marry and my life has been completely derailed. I understand your pain but it will all work out keep your head up Mike❤️
Add value to your life, if you are working, take another course to study to better your self. Stay focused on your goals and life will be better with the right woman soon.
I was diagnosed with cancer in 2020. It was a life-changing moment. As the saying goes: “A healthy man wants a thousand things; a sick man only wants one.” I’m not much of a reader, but this book helped me. “Man’s search for meaning” by Viktor E Frankl. Whatever the present moment contains, accept it as if you had chosen it. Hope you feel better soon.
Same here, 45 years old and currently riding the rollercoaster of life with ups and downs, a lot of downs the last years but fighting through it all.💪🙂 Watching you on RUclips certainly helps.🙏🙏👑 I really like your content and that you are talking about these important questions too. Hang in there, love you Mike, sending lots of positive energy from a snowy Sweden.❤️❤️🇸🇪🇸🇪🌨️🌨️
Mike, im a disabled veteran, i have to go through alot of mental problems everyday. So i totally understand what you may be going through. Talking to a therapist deffinently helps get things off your shoulders and having them there to help.
Mike your first mistake was marrying a single mother , she wasted your time didn’t have a child with you , left you and now you’re a 46 yy man with no prospects of leaving a legacy behind !! No man who wants to start his own family should ever date or marry a single mother , you’re playing another man’s saved game …..
True single mothers are always quick to marry, but Mike should have enough sense to see that he was getting older and she didn't want to give him a child but so he should have left a long time ago
I can see what your saying but it's not all truth. I know of plenty of strong relationships where eother the mother was single or the father was single with a child and all is well. Plenty of people who go Into a relationship without kids involved at all also have high invested relatiosnhips that fail for one reason or another. Either way, it's unfortunate especially with a child blood or not blood when they become attached to that father figure ect.
@ yeah but he came in the relationship without any children of his own , so my point still stands , any single man that has no child and wants to start a family should avoid a single mother at any cost !!!
Hey Mike as long as you have good health, you have everything. Focus on the positive things in life. That what I had to do when I went through hard times, and everybody does at some point in their life ! You’re gonna be OK !!!
Hey Mike. I am 28 years old now and been following up to your channel since 2015 (since I was 19). So, basically you are what I am growing up to. But looking back at what you have done through videos, you indirectly teach us about enjoying life to the fullest (hoopties, straight piping, hanging out with your friends), and how to be responsible (financing stuff, how you take Syd out and be there for her as a Dad, climbing in life from a leased Fusion to the Rari and AMGs). You are super and you are one of the people that I really look up too. I hope everything will be fine, and wishing you great health and happiness, Mike. We will always be a loyal buddy to you.
I really hope you’ve got a good friend to speak to, cus that’s really important to have. A big hug from a danish guy, to a Swedish guy. Have a great one 👍🙂
Bro, I’m 46, started building my 3 bedroom house at 44, almost complete now, started a small business doing aluminium stuff, i can tell you now, my life has changed, i can almost be certain that at 50 i will have qualified to be called someone who has money, maybe not rich😂but positively on my way there by at least 55. So, i did exactly what you are doing now, did an introspection, got angry with myself and started doing the right thing, putting shxxt together, its doable bruh, its very doable, you can have a kid/s of your own at your age, infact at your age, you can start all over again, you’re not 66 bruh!!!
Throwing your car into reverse while doing 50 mph, driving your new Benz through two feet of water to hydro lock the engine and putting a lift kit on your F150 with an aftermarket exhaust is serious RUclips business.
In deed your content has been helpful and inspirational to me going through a break up too. Your content is still entrataining, it's just a more mature and real focus. Keep it up Mike, great things are coming
I’m 40, live on my own. Just me and me and my cat. I have 2 children which I’ve not seen over 2 years. Living own my own I get time to focus on me. Mike you do you!
This video really resonated with me Mike. I’m in an extremely similar situation, and feeling the same way you described. Some days are definitely better than others. I appreciate you taking the time to post this video because like you said, guys aren’t supposed have feelings let alone discuss them openly. We all go through shit, and we have to lean on each other to push through the hard days. Sending you strength my friend, because this too shall pass
Life will get better. I went through a divorce at 41. Had to be the worst time of my life, especially when you didn’t want the divorce. Keep your head up and keep moving forward.
@@jimmaines9786 see that’s just it nothing‘s wrong with him. He’s using RUclips to get views and he’s using his wife’s divorce to get views in the end. He needs money to pay his bills and unfortunately, if you don’t make videos then you don’t get money that will strike her with everybody hence my wife and I got a divorce now he’s able to make a little bit of money in revenue off of everybody who watches and feels bad for him. It’s always for me for me for me. It’s never how can I help myself some efforts into it but he also got a channel sponsor through better help a.k.a. I’m getting money
Oh Mike Me too ! I’ve compared it to walking along a kerbstone. You don’t realise that everyone is quite happily walking along, totally oblivious to how easy it is to fall off. You don’t actually realise it until you fall off yourself. Then it hits you - Wow. I never expected that to happen to me. I always thought I was well adjusted and more than mentally capable. I’m ok, but I did find things got on top of me and I did wobble. But luckily I’m ok. I had good job, good wife, kids etc. Then just before Christmas many many years back got made redundant. No job, no money, mortgages and kids and bills and loans and no job. It’s few months before Christmas so nobody is hiring. Christmas was …. I had no money kids asked “does Santa not like us as next door have loads of presents “ Ended up on a dreadful job, half the salary, really not great. I can’t put in the swear words here as comments will be removed. But ok life didn’t turn out the way I expected but hey I got through and I’m ok You mate, are young, healthy, good looking, and fun. Please find a new partner and enjoy life with her love, that’s all you need mate
I know you say you and the ex are friends and all that but sometimes its best just walk away and open a new page and forget the past, or in my opinion the women just play with your emotions, akk the best bro
Thank you for sharing some honest and vulnerable content. I'm 60 and have been in therapy for the last 6 years and it has made a huge difference in my mental health and my life in general. At least for me, it really works!
I get all that and hope the best for you and the channel. My only observation from the outside looking in is moving into that condo was bit of a risk for a car RUclipsr. Now if you're planning on taking the channel into more of a daily "in-the-life" vlog channel then that view of Pittsburgh for a backdrop is epic but not so much for a car channel.
Thanks for taking us along on your journey, Mike. I’m in my later 40s, my wife is a couple years younger than me. We met 22 years ago, but only 8 years ago got married, after each marrying someone else and having children with them. 4 months ago she was diagnosed with a form of stage 4 brain cancer, so odds are she won’t be with us for more than maybe 5 years. I will need a complete restart / reset myself after that.
I’m sorry life has been difficult for you. Your channel is my favorite channel. I love your content no matter what it is. I’ll be a supporter no matter what. Just keep it real. That’s the best part about your channel.
As I grow older, I’ve learned that all that matters in life is family and health. I don’t care for money or anything materialistic. LIMITED TIME is all we have.
Hang in there man! I’m here for (All) uploads, I am 53 and at this age you’re correct we all think that but all in all if you’re happy things all work out.
Keep your head high Mike, this will all go away, you are a resilient person. Life has its ups and downs but eventually it all comes together. I will watch your clips when you make them and when my time allows it. A good thought from Romania.
Mike, I’m 43 years old. I still have not figured it all out and still stumble on life’s obstacles but we get back up and try again. You’re a bigger man than most. Some walk around and act like nothing ever bothers them. Great video.
My dad had his last at 50 and has been there for all the important things for them - its not too late at all mate its just an adjustment of expectations and logistics etc. I've been watching since the ford dealership uploads and loved a lot of your content so always remember you have achieved a lot over the years and impacted a lot of people positively!
Mike can I just say what a top guy you are and I feel your pain brother because I'm 52 and I have been to some very dark places like really dark, life can and will always kick you in the gut but it's how we bounce back, mental heath should be recognised so much more especially for guys its tuff, but I can honestly say I love what you do I look forward to your uploads on both channels, and I so hope I can speak for all your subs out here please keep going Mike we all love you brother and are here for you and are going no where, stay in the fight because better days are ahead focus on 1% a day wins and never never ever give up were here for you buddy, god bless love you brother ❤️ 🙏
Mike, I have been living through your experiences for years now. We as men go through life being providers but at some point things don’t work out. Keep moving forward and keep healing. We appreciate you and what you do. I have been down this road and it is re-direction of your life. Everything will be fine and will be ten times better in the future.
I love your videos, because you find the joy of driving like I once did. About 11 years ago I had a panic attack after leaving the gym. The attack happened while I was driving, and to this day I still have driving anxiety. It's like I'm cursed, because I loved driving fun cars.
Hey man, we are all here for the best vidoes, and when things are tough. Keep your head up, talk to who you need to talk to, and know that we are all going through different levels of bullshit. We love you back. Stay strong and god bless.
Hope thingss get better for you Mike you seem like a good person. and i have been watching your channel for years now i wish the best for you and appreciate your honesty. I'll continue to support you.
Thanks Mike. I definitely appreciate what you’re talking about here. Knocking on the door 55 myself, I certainly don’t have it all figured out. Far from it, but like you, I’m not giving up. Stay strong people are counting on you and those people need you in their life.
Long time subscriber here, you are an awesome dude and it’s great that you are working through things instead of making “fake” videos. Keep your head up and your true fans will stick around!
When you put so much work into a relationship especially when kids are involved that are not yours, its hurts deep when it crashes, we always blame ourselves. We always find a way out eventually and I know you will! keep grinding Mike
Mike, i hear you. I have been thinking of the same. No kids, how am i going to be remembered, who can i pass things down to, etc. etc. But in the end, its about you, and me, our lives. As long as you are happy, nothing else matters bro. You are an honest, straight forward, good man, that's enough! Just keep being you, doing your thing, and everything else will fall into place.
Det viktiga är att du inte ”stänger in dig” utan försök va mer öppen och positiv, som du känns i videon. Och om du kan, se inte bakåt, du vet misstagen, blicka framåt. Du är en bra kille och jag har följt dig i flera år. Vi finns här och stöttar dig. Fortsätt med det du gillar att göra så ska du se att det blir ljusare igen! ❤
I've followed you for a long time. You are a very likable guy. And I enjoy your content and live my car fantasies through you, lol. But at the same time, I feel you, brother. I believe we all go through tough times. My tough time has been the past 12 years... losing both parents and other life events. Your sharing your personal issues might help others who think they are alone. Keep your chin up, and thank you for sharing!
I'm only 24, still got a long way to go to get everything in order...but I definitely know that we're all human & have feelings/emotions. The stronger kind of human is one that is comfortable enough to express those tough times publicly for sure!! You're doing the best of your ability & keep up the fantastic work Mike😊
You’re a damn Legend Mike. Been watching since 2019. You are easily one of the most genuine ppl man. Good things will be coming to you just watch you deserve it brotha!
I feel what your saying man, having our S together at a certain age, family, what’s the purpose, all of it can be hard. 100% agree it’s hard to make content in a certain mindset as well as by yourself. Hyping up and being animated is hard when your shooting alone haha. Keep on keepin on bro.
Sometimes we try to fit a piece of the puzzle into a place it was never meant to be. Be yourself and things will fall into place. Your viewers love u, not the cars. Remember that.
Everything does happen for a reason. Sometimes you cannot see it or understand it but it does. The hard part is not knowing. Surround yourself with great friends and family, and you will find your new beginning.
Thank you for sharing your vulnerability and -- more importantly -- using your platform to encourage others who may be going through hard times. From my own experience excluding death, hard times are rarely ever as hard as they seem and more times than not they're over before you realize it.
Thinking about you man. Found your channel when watching Raptor videos last summer (thought that's what I was going to buy but ended up with a Ram lol). I appreciate your no nonsense attitude towards everything, none of the watered-down bs that you get with almost everybody these days. A native New Yorker, I was never happy at home and wanted to find my way in life carving a new path rather than hanging onto the coattails of my family. I'm currently in college, and finding the right place and school was tough. After two years and 3 different schools, I'm finally happy in Georgia. I'm a year and a half away from my degree, and I'm going to be a cop. Don't be so tied down by your roots in PA and head down south and spend more time in the sunshine I promise it will help you out, it sure did for me. And if nothing else is going right on a particular day, we can always sleep well at night knowing DJT is headed back to the WH 🔥. Stay strong brotha ur the man!
Sorry that you have had a lot of setbacks. I went through a period of loss years ago, but every day can be a day where better things can happen. Get the help you need and don’t beat yourself up. ❤
I'm 44 I've gone through a lot myself now I'm living in a different state from my Daughters, I'm in a degree program for IT, and I'm not sure if I am making the best decision, I cannot seem to find a good relationship so that's a struggle and at 44 I thought I would have been retired from a good job and would still have my family. Life happens, it sucks it's real we cannot run from it. I hope you find your new path and keep being you we are here because you are a real person.
Mike you have brought a lot of inspiration and joy to my life personally and I will always be greatful for that. I hope everything works out for you and I will always be a subscriber through the good and bad. I appreciate your transparency 💪
Keep your head up Mike. We’re all on our own personal journey forward. Everyone takes their own path. Everything you have experienced and accomplished until this point happened for a reason. You’re a likeable guy and I hope you find your peace happiness and fulfilment in life soon!
Mike, you’re an incredible guy, hang in there! And, I stumbled across your channel back in 2017 during a really low point in my life and your content helped me through it, so know you’re making a difference for other people too!
Cheer up Man!! I started watching you since 2016. I remember you made a video you bought a truck for your wife, your first C63 etc etc. Your channel has grown a lot since then. You have accomplished a lot and entertained so many people you never met. Just be yourself. Things will be fine.
Mike I definitely know how you feel. It took a year for me to get past the anger. The thing that bothers me 3 years later is the extremely little time I get with my kids. Therapy did not help. Friends and family did. What I’ve started is my own OFFLINE support group to help men get through the process. To fill the void between a therapist and a lawyer. Stay strong bruh and if anyone reads this DM me. I will NEVER share contact info nor will I charge anyone money. This I about helping another brother out.
Much love. Sempre avanti (always forward), keep looking ahead, moving forward. Sometimes, 2 steps back leads to 1 step forward. Keep the faith and persevere.
Mike, life has its seasons, every mistake is a learning experience and every win is that must better because you know how hard it was to lose! Stay strong, stay in the game cause your come back will be that much sweeter! I’m sorry about your family situation and financial losses. But everyone is still healthy and your still pushing on! Stay focused on the rays peeking through the clouds, they will always let you know sunny days are ahead!
Take as much personal time as you need! Yes of course we still would love videos but if you need to step away do whatever YOU need and we will always be here for you!
One door closes and another opens Mike. You just need to keep your eyes AND your mind open to see that door. sometimes it’s right in front of you but when your mind is always in the past you won’t see it. I tell myself life is just a roller coaster and you have to accept to a large degree you’re not in control. Go with the flow and enjoy each stage of the ride, each stage brings a new chapter and experience in life and one day you’ll look back and appreciate all of them. Been where you are and totally get it. Rest assured you’ll be a happy chappy again soon.
keep pushing.... stay positive, you have a lot of great amazing days ahead. Find that fire that makes you happy again. Routing for you. Praying for you.
Literally walked in the house after having a breakdown after realizing what I'm going through rn with suffering permanent spine damage from working construction. Hadn't seen your videos in at least 2 years and was the first thing I saw on my RUclips page. Good to see I'm not alone in tough times. Like divine timing seeing this video pop up at this moment.
We all have been through a lot. Maybe not as much as you but definitly understand where you are coming from. I just want to say keep going my friend. You got this!
Totally get it brother. When my ex and I parted ways (we too didn't have children together), I felt like I lost my world. Because she was bitter, she made sure to ban her daughters from contacting me. After raising her kids, losing them was difficult, but time marches on and you have to pick yourself up and forge ahead. After a couple years, it got easier but its like a grieving process to be honest. In the end, I'm good. 19 years on my own and its just the way it is. Life always throws you curve ball when you least expect it. Hang in there.
We love you mate, you have a guardian angel keeping an eye on you. Stay grateful, remember people will love, hate and be indifferent to what ever you do and age is just a number. ❤
Mike, many of us have been around here since your Moon Township Ford days. Here is what I'm going to tell you: Life will always...LIFE! Peaks and valleys good brother. Just take it one thing at a time. "It can't rain forever"...
Honestly you one been helping me threw my stuff and I didn't think I had mentally problems but I have last 5 years and still going threw it , I'm single dad 2 full time and been struggling but hard say I'm trying keep going and there someone out there doing worst , but want you know you have help me , while me watching your RUclips keep me busy and thank you
Mike this is YOUR life. Nobody gets to decide for you when things happen. Youre in your 40s. Youre still healthy enough to children and build a family. Your life has changed dramatically over the last few years. All of us love your content. Most of us have the same passion about cars as you. Keep going brother! Were here to support you! Here to give you a thumbs up. Looking forward to more of your content! On both channels. Brighter days are ahead!
I feel for you Mike. Don’t feel like you shouldn’t talk about emotions. Everyone has them. Just remember. The glass is half full and not half empty. What ever doesn’t kill you…. MAKES YOU STRONGER BROTHER!! 👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽
Man, enjoy life and instead of feeling down and thinking that you miss something in your life , focus on what you enjoy doing , happines and joy brings the same results whithout even notice it !say thank you and be grateful that you are healthy and that is the most important thing ever !
I feel like a lot of car RUclipsrs are struggling with good content. I think part of the problem is that they focus to much on car reviews and less about ownership experience of the car they own. It also seems like car channels don`t go through cars like they use to as well. I remember how much fun it was watching Mike buy different cars and trying different mods. Most of his videos are about other people`s cars.
A person’s worth is not defined by their circumstances but by their strength to move forward. Give yourself time and permission to feel, but trust that every challenge brings an opportunity for a new beginning. Small steps toward a better tomorrow are enough - and I am confident that the future will surprise you with something beautiful.
I’m 51 and still am walking through a poop storm of nonsense and have been for the past few years. But God is good and won’t forsake us or leave us…hit your knees mike and give it all to Him cuz this life is temporary and short.
Stay strong Mike ,i know it’s been a rough year ,but you are healthy and get to live until next year some people don’t ,stay positive,shit ain’t that bad .
I have also been going through 2 years of hell financially due to loosing a lot of money in my business with no end in sight. We assume everyone else is doing well and life is great which isn’t always the case. Great video which is helpful, and I wish you all the best…
Dude great video. Know took allot , same here 41 and just starting life over its rough , but still gotta act like all is ok on inside is dif story and everyone like how are you up beat and it’s my faith. But same token walking in house from starting over is stupid rough God bless ya man stay strong.
I'm 46 and I still haven't figured it all out. I focus on being grateful for what I have. That always helps.
This is the only proven antidote for depression
#Gratitude
oh yeah, yes, always be thankful for what you do have in life, never take for granted any luxury, because it will all be gone soon, sadly, we know the collapse of western civ is right around the bend, china is coming!
That was a sincere video. I am 70 years old now when I was 38 my wife left me with my 2 kids. (Mostly my fault) I had no parents(deceased) no brothers or sisters. I thought I would never survive it hurt so bad But I can tell you that time heals all wounds. I met my 2nd wife and couldn’t be happier and am close with my children and grandkids You don’t know what the future holds but be patient and faithful to yourself and trust in God. You are here for a purpose. god bless you my friend
No, it wasn’t all he did was ramble and try to make more money. That’s the whole goal.
It was an AD!
@@tjbrower what do you mean?
@@tjbrower if you want my honest opinion, I think he should stop being a baby and just go get a job OK RUclips’s not working out so adapt and overcome find something else if it was as bad as he claims it to be then he needs to get a job other than RUclips
@@crf1012yeah you are probably right.
Mike good news for you is men don't have a biological clock... It's never too late for you to have children and start a family! Stay strong brother we all love you!!!
I;m 42 and never married and no kids either. Been in 2 long term relationship with kids and I have had these same thoughts
Honestly I don't want kids, we have 8 billion people already and it's not like this world is becoming a better place. Maybe I'll be the fun uncle one day.
He already has a daughter. So I'm guessing he got the old divorce situation last year.
@@WaldemarPerezJr That`s not his daughter.
@@Sam-fs8sx I'm with you on this brother.The world is a crazy place and it gets crazier by the day.I do have three nephews though.I treat them as if they were my boys.
Mike, I’ve been watching you since 2015 when you had your Fusion. I have faith that you will work through your stuff. Life is beautiful. Sending love your way man
You are a good dude Mike, I’ll be watching your videos as long as you’re making them my friend. Sorry that you’re going through these things, all will work out, stay positive! Wishing you happiness brother
You don't know me. But I spend alot of time in bed dealing with chronic pain. I watch your channel. So you've made a difference. I'm pulling for you.
As an older generation male we were all taught in our lives to swallow our feelings swallow the pain swallow the sadness and put on a brave face we were taught not to share our feelings or talk about them we all go through tough times, we all have depression and sadness in our lives especially now with the world we're living in and how tough times are. There are two things you need to focus on right now Mike and that is your mental health and your Financial well-being. If I could I would shake your hand and give you a hug and tell you it's all going to be okay
I’m so sorry your feeling that way. I’m 20 years old and just lost the girl I thought I would marry and my life has been completely derailed. I understand your pain but it will all work out keep your head up Mike❤️
I'm so sorry, stay strong!
block her everywhere and keep urself busy. just went through the same
Time heals brotha go and enjoy the journey
Add value to your life, if you are working, take another course to study to better your self. Stay focused on your goals and life will be better with the right woman soon.
I’m sorry wade. When I heard she was banging some lobster fisherman I was worried about you. Take care bro
We’re here and rooting for ya 👍👍
I was diagnosed with cancer in 2020. It was a life-changing moment. As the saying goes: “A healthy man wants a thousand things; a sick man only wants one.”
I’m not much of a reader, but this book helped me. “Man’s search for meaning” by Viktor E Frankl.
Whatever the present moment contains, accept it as if you had chosen it. Hope you feel better soon.
Hey Mike. Just move to another state and start dating again, it's never too late to start again man
Or another country - Sweden is full of Nordic beauties
@@Christoph-sd3ziPoland as well
No. Stay put and STOP dating.
Same here, 45 years old and currently riding the rollercoaster of life with ups and downs, a lot of downs the last years but fighting through it all.💪🙂 Watching you on RUclips certainly helps.🙏🙏👑 I really like your content and that you are talking about these important questions too. Hang in there, love you Mike, sending lots of positive energy from a snowy Sweden.❤️❤️🇸🇪🇸🇪🌨️🌨️
Mike, im a disabled veteran, i have to go through alot of mental problems everyday. So i totally understand what you may be going through. Talking to a therapist deffinently helps get things off your shoulders and having them there to help.
Mike your first mistake was marrying a single mother , she wasted your time didn’t have a child with you , left you and now you’re a 46 yy man with no prospects of leaving a legacy behind !! No man who wants to start his own family should ever date or marry a single mother , you’re playing another man’s saved game …..
True single mothers are always quick to marry, but Mike should have enough sense to see that he was getting older and she didn't want to give him a child but so he should have left a long time ago
I can see what your saying but it's not all truth. I know of plenty of strong relationships where eother the mother was single or the father was single with a child and all is well. Plenty of people who go Into a relationship without kids involved at all also have high invested relatiosnhips that fail for one reason or another. Either way, it's unfortunate especially with a child blood or not blood when they become attached to that father figure ect.
@ yeah but he came in the relationship without any children of his own , so my point still stands , any single man that has no child and wants to start a family should avoid a single mother at any cost !!!
As I get older, and have been through many "seasons" in my life, more and more the phrase "don't be sad it's over, be glad it happened" holds meaning.
Hey Mike as long as you have good health, you have everything. Focus on the positive things in life. That what I had to do when I went through hard times, and everybody does at some point in their life ! You’re gonna be OK !!!
Hey Mike. I am 28 years old now and been following up to your channel since 2015 (since I was 19). So, basically you are what I am growing up to.
But looking back at what you have done through videos, you indirectly teach us about enjoying life to the fullest (hoopties, straight piping, hanging out with your friends), and how to be responsible (financing stuff, how you take Syd out and be there for her as a Dad, climbing in life from a leased Fusion to the Rari and AMGs).
You are super and you are one of the people that I really look up too. I hope everything will be fine, and wishing you great health and happiness, Mike. We will always be a loyal buddy to you.
I really hope you’ve got a good friend to speak to, cus that’s really important to have. A big hug from a danish guy, to a Swedish guy. Have a great one 👍🙂
Bro, I’m 46, started building my 3 bedroom house at 44, almost complete now, started a small business doing aluminium stuff, i can tell you now, my life has changed, i can almost be certain that at 50 i will have qualified to be called someone who has money, maybe not rich😂but positively on my way there by at least 55. So, i did exactly what you are doing now, did an introspection, got angry with myself and started doing the right thing, putting shxxt together, its doable bruh, its very doable, you can have a kid/s of your own at your age, infact at your age, you can start all over again, you’re not 66 bruh!!!
Throwing your car into reverse while doing 50 mph, driving your new Benz through two feet of water to hydro lock the engine and putting a lift kit on your F150 with an aftermarket exhaust is serious RUclips business.
In deed your content has been helpful and inspirational to me going through a break up too. Your content is still entrataining, it's just a more mature and real focus. Keep it up Mike, great things are coming
Thanks for sharing man. I pray for healing for you and the family. The pain is real and thanks for being REAL. Helps more people than you know
Mike, everything you said in this video we could feel along way. Thanks for sharing.
Life will get better! Continue to take us along on the journey.
Luv to you mate !!! hopefully you continue as your content as I’ve enjoyed everything that you’ve posted from a small town in Queensland Australia ❤
I’m 40, live on my own. Just me and me and my cat. I have 2 children which I’ve not seen over 2 years. Living own my own I get time to focus on me. Mike you do you!
This video really resonated with me Mike. I’m in an extremely similar situation, and feeling the same way you described. Some days are definitely better than others. I appreciate you taking the time to post this video because like you said, guys aren’t supposed have feelings let alone discuss them openly. We all go through shit, and we have to lean on each other to push through the hard days. Sending you strength my friend, because this too shall pass
Trust me Mike, father or not you have had a positive affect on Sydneys upbringing and mental wellbeing
Life will get better. I went through a divorce at 41. Had to be the worst time of my life, especially when you didn’t want the divorce. Keep your head up and keep moving forward.
@@jimmaines9786 see that’s just it nothing‘s wrong with him. He’s using RUclips to get views and he’s using his wife’s divorce to get views in the end. He needs money to pay his bills and unfortunately, if you don’t make videos then you don’t get money that will strike her with everybody hence my wife and I got a divorce now he’s able to make a little bit of money in revenue off of everybody who watches and feels bad for him. It’s always for me for me for me. It’s never how can I help myself some efforts into it but he also got a channel sponsor through better help a.k.a. I’m getting money
Oh Mike
Me too ! I’ve compared it to walking along a kerbstone. You don’t realise that everyone is quite happily walking along, totally oblivious to how easy it is to fall off. You don’t actually realise it until you fall off yourself. Then it hits you - Wow. I never expected that to happen to me. I always thought I was well adjusted and more than mentally capable. I’m ok, but I did find things got on top of me and I did wobble. But luckily I’m ok. I had good job, good wife, kids etc. Then just before Christmas many many years back got made redundant. No job, no money, mortgages and kids and bills and loans and no job. It’s few months before Christmas so nobody is hiring. Christmas was ….
I had no money kids asked “does Santa not like us as next door have loads of presents “
Ended up on a dreadful job, half the salary, really not great. I can’t put in the swear words here as comments will be removed. But ok life didn’t turn out the way I expected but hey I got through and I’m ok
You mate, are young, healthy, good looking, and fun. Please find a new partner and enjoy life with her love, that’s all you need mate
I've watched your videos from the very beginning and I enjoy it. I hope get on top of it. Hope Everything works out and you make videos great again!
I know you say you and the ex are friends and all that but sometimes its best just walk away and open a new page and forget the past, or in my opinion the women just play with your emotions, akk the best bro
Appreciate your openness and this is a good way of understanding and healing. Thanks for sharing.
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Thank you for sharing some honest and vulnerable content. I'm 60 and have been in therapy for the last 6 years and it has made a huge difference in my mental health and my life in general. At least for me, it really works!
I get all that and hope the best for you and the channel. My only observation from the outside looking in is moving into that condo was bit of a risk for a car RUclipsr. Now if you're planning on taking the channel into more of a daily "in-the-life" vlog channel then that view of Pittsburgh for a backdrop is epic but not so much for a car channel.
Thanks for taking us along on your journey, Mike.
I’m in my later 40s, my wife is a couple years younger than me. We met 22 years ago, but only 8 years ago got married, after each marrying someone else and having children with them. 4 months ago she was diagnosed with a form of stage 4 brain cancer, so odds are she won’t be with us for more than maybe 5 years. I will need a complete restart / reset myself after that.
I’m sorry life has been difficult for you. Your channel is my favorite channel. I love your content no matter what it is. I’ll be a supporter no matter what. Just keep it real. That’s the best part about your channel.
I am 44 and lost my family/ being a daily father . I totally understand how you're feeling. We got this 💪🏼😎
As I grow older, I’ve learned that all that matters in life is family and health. I don’t care for money or anything materialistic. LIMITED TIME is all we have.
Hang in there man! I’m here for (All) uploads, I am 53 and at this age you’re correct we all think that but all in all if you’re happy things all work out.
Sending blessings, prayer and strength Mike. We’re here for you brother !!
Keep your head high Mike, this will all go away, you are a resilient person. Life has its ups and downs but eventually it all comes together. I will watch your clips when you make them and when my time allows it. A good thought from Romania.
You got this man, keep your head up, just remember you have a lot more things now that you prayed for than before.
42 here and still a work in progress. Appreciate the transparency. Wish you well, sir.
Mike, I’m 43 years old. I still have not figured it all out and still stumble on life’s obstacles but we get back up and try again. You’re a bigger man than most. Some walk around and act like nothing ever bothers them. Great video.
My dad had his last at 50 and has been there for all the important things for them - its not too late at all mate its just an adjustment of expectations and logistics etc. I've been watching since the ford dealership uploads and loved a lot of your content so always remember you have achieved a lot over the years and impacted a lot of people positively!
Mike can I just say what a top guy you are and I feel your pain brother because I'm 52 and I have been to some very dark places like really dark, life can and will always kick you in the gut but it's how we bounce back, mental heath should be recognised so much more especially for guys its tuff, but I can honestly say I love what you do I look forward to your uploads on both channels, and I so hope I can speak for all your subs out here please keep going Mike we all love you brother and are here for you and are going no where, stay in the fight because better days are ahead focus on 1% a day wins and never never ever give up were here for you buddy, god bless love you brother ❤️ 🙏
Mike, I have been living through your experiences for years now. We as men go through life being providers but at some point things don’t work out. Keep moving forward and keep healing. We appreciate you and what you do. I have been down this road and it is re-direction of your life. Everything will be fine and will be ten times better in the future.
I love your videos, because you find the joy of driving like I once did. About 11 years ago I had a panic attack after leaving the gym. The attack happened while I was driving, and to this day I still have driving anxiety. It's like I'm cursed, because I loved driving fun cars.
Hey man, we are all here for the best vidoes, and when things are tough. Keep your head up, talk to who you need to talk to, and know that we are all going through different levels of bullshit. We love you back. Stay strong and god bless.
Hope thingss get better for you Mike you seem like a good person. and i have been watching your channel for years now i wish the best for you and appreciate your honesty. I'll continue to support you.
Thanks Mike. I definitely appreciate what you’re talking about here. Knocking on the door 55 myself, I certainly don’t have it all figured out. Far from it, but like you, I’m not giving up. Stay strong people are counting on you and those people need you in their life.
Long time subscriber here, you are an awesome dude and it’s great that you are working through things instead of making “fake” videos. Keep your head up and your true fans will stick around!
When you put so much work into a relationship especially when kids are involved that are not yours, its hurts deep when it crashes, we always blame ourselves. We always find a way out eventually and I know you will! keep grinding Mike
Mike, i hear you. I have been thinking of the same. No kids, how am i going to be remembered, who can i pass things down to, etc. etc. But in the end, its about you, and me, our lives. As long as you are happy, nothing else matters bro. You are an honest, straight forward, good man, that's enough! Just keep being you, doing your thing, and everything else will fall into place.
Det viktiga är att du inte ”stänger in dig” utan försök va mer öppen och positiv, som du känns i videon. Och om du kan, se inte bakåt, du vet misstagen, blicka framåt. Du är en bra kille och jag har följt dig i flera år. Vi finns här och stöttar dig. Fortsätt med det du gillar att göra så ska du se att det blir ljusare igen! ❤
I've followed you for a long time. You are a very likable guy. And I enjoy your content and live my car fantasies through you, lol. But at the same time, I feel you, brother. I believe we all go through tough times. My tough time has been the past 12 years... losing both parents and other life events. Your sharing your personal issues might help others who think they are alone. Keep your chin up, and thank you for sharing!
I'm only 24, still got a long way to go to get everything in order...but I definitely know that we're all human & have feelings/emotions. The stronger kind of human is one that is comfortable enough to express those tough times publicly for sure!! You're doing the best of your ability & keep up the fantastic work Mike😊
You’re a damn Legend Mike. Been watching since 2019. You are easily one of the most genuine ppl man. Good things will be coming to you just watch you deserve it brotha!
Never apologize for being true to yourself. Keep learning, improving and growing along the way. Good luck! 🍀
I feel what your saying man, having our S together at a certain age, family, what’s the purpose, all of it can be hard. 100% agree it’s hard to make content in a certain mindset as well as by yourself. Hyping up and being animated is hard when your shooting alone haha. Keep on keepin on bro.
Sometimes we try to fit a piece of the puzzle into a place it was never meant to be. Be yourself and things will fall into place. Your viewers love u, not the cars. Remember that.
Everything does happen for a reason. Sometimes you cannot see it or understand it but it does. The hard part is not knowing. Surround yourself with great friends and family, and you will find your new beginning.
Thank you for sharing your vulnerability and -- more importantly -- using your platform to encourage others who may be going through hard times. From my own experience excluding death, hard times are rarely ever as hard as they seem and more times than not they're over before you realize it.
Thinking about you man. Found your channel when watching Raptor videos last summer (thought that's what I was going to buy but ended up with a Ram lol). I appreciate your no nonsense attitude towards everything, none of the watered-down bs that you get with almost everybody these days. A native New Yorker, I was never happy at home and wanted to find my way in life carving a new path rather than hanging onto the coattails of my family. I'm currently in college, and finding the right place and school was tough. After two years and 3 different schools, I'm finally happy in Georgia. I'm a year and a half away from my degree, and I'm going to be a cop. Don't be so tied down by your roots in PA and head down south and spend more time in the sunshine I promise it will help you out, it sure did for me. And if nothing else is going right on a particular day, we can always sleep well at night knowing DJT is headed back to the WH 🔥. Stay strong brotha ur the man!
Sorry that you have had a lot of setbacks. I went through a period of loss years ago, but every day can be a day where better things can happen. Get the help you need and don’t beat yourself up. ❤
I'm 44 I've gone through a lot myself now I'm living in a different state from my Daughters, I'm in a degree program for IT, and I'm not sure if I am making the best decision, I cannot seem to find a good relationship so that's a struggle and at 44 I thought I would have been retired from a good job and would still have my family. Life happens, it sucks it's real we cannot run from it. I hope you find your new path and keep being you we are here because you are a real person.
Mike you have brought a lot of inspiration and joy to my life personally and I will always be greatful for that. I hope everything works out for you and I will always be a subscriber through the good and bad. I appreciate your transparency 💪
its never too late for anything, time is the enemy so don't waste it. God bless.
So proud of you, brother! While we love your videos about cars, I think most of us just dig you. Thank you and keep your head up!
Bro, you are helping more people than you might know. You are a good dude and its always came across.
Keep your head up Mike. We’re all on our own personal journey forward. Everyone takes their own path. Everything you have experienced and accomplished until this point happened for a reason. You’re a likeable guy and I hope you find your peace happiness and fulfilment in life soon!
Love you man, you'll get everything figured out one day. Just stay true to yourself and don't ever give up! Much love
Mike, you’re an incredible guy, hang in there! And, I stumbled across your channel back in 2017 during a really low point in my life and your content helped me through it, so know you’re making a difference for other people too!
Cheer up Man!! I started watching you since 2016. I remember you made a video you bought a truck for your wife, your first C63 etc etc. Your channel has grown a lot since then. You have accomplished a lot and entertained so many people you never met. Just be yourself. Things will be fine.
Mike I definitely know how you feel. It took a year for me to get past the anger. The thing that bothers me 3 years later is the extremely little time I get with my kids. Therapy did not help. Friends and family did. What I’ve started is my own OFFLINE support group to help men get through the process. To fill the void between a therapist and a lawyer. Stay strong bruh and if anyone reads this DM me. I will NEVER share contact info nor will I charge anyone money. This I about helping another brother out.
Much love. Sempre avanti (always forward), keep looking ahead, moving forward. Sometimes, 2 steps back leads to 1 step forward. Keep the faith and persevere.
Mike, life has its seasons, every mistake is a learning experience and every win is that must better because you know how hard it was to lose! Stay strong, stay in the game cause your come back will be that much sweeter! I’m sorry about your family situation and financial losses. But everyone is still healthy and your still pushing on! Stay focused on the rays peeking through the clouds, they will always let you know sunny days are ahead!
Take as much personal time as you need! Yes of course we still would love videos but if you need to step away do whatever YOU need and we will always be here for you!
Thank you for speaking up about this real stuff. More of us go through garbage in life than we’d like to admit.
One door closes and another opens Mike. You just need to keep your eyes AND your mind open to see that door. sometimes it’s right in front of you but when your mind is always in the past you won’t see it. I tell myself life is just a roller coaster and you have to accept to a large degree you’re not in control. Go with the flow and enjoy each stage of the ride, each stage brings a new chapter and experience in life and one day you’ll look back and appreciate all of them. Been where you are and totally get it. Rest assured you’ll be a happy chappy again soon.
keep pushing.... stay positive, you have a lot of great amazing days ahead. Find that fire that makes you happy again. Routing for you. Praying for you.
Literally walked in the house after having a breakdown after realizing what I'm going through rn with suffering permanent spine damage from working construction. Hadn't seen your videos in at least 2 years and was the first thing I saw on my RUclips page. Good to see I'm not alone in tough times. Like divine timing seeing this video pop up at this moment.
@@Mr40soccerfan this dude’s fake if he’s really that messed up then maybe he should do a job that doesn’t require RUclips
@@crf1012what do you know? You live in your parents basement.
hey man I feel for you! what you guys go through in that type of work has no equal, you always earn my respect.
@@crf1012Lol, oh the Internet…It just wouldn’t be the same without clowns like you.
We all have been through a lot. Maybe not as much as you but definitly understand where you are coming from.
I just want to say keep going my friend. You got this!
Totally get it brother. When my ex and I parted ways (we too didn't have children together), I felt like I lost my world. Because she was bitter, she made sure to ban her daughters from contacting me. After raising her kids, losing them was difficult, but time marches on and you have to pick yourself up and forge ahead. After a couple years, it got easier but its like a grieving process to be honest. In the end, I'm good. 19 years on my own and its just the way it is. Life always throws you curve ball when you least expect it. Hang in there.
Love yur videos wish u the best brotha ,positive vibes you'll get thru 👍🏽
We love you mate, you have a guardian angel keeping an eye on you. Stay grateful, remember people will love, hate and be indifferent to what ever you do and age is just a number. ❤
Bro - hope you guys are in good terms. Mental health is very important. life goes on man and hope you find what you are looking for in this life man.
Mike, many of us have been around here since your Moon Township Ford days. Here is what I'm going to tell you: Life will always...LIFE! Peaks and valleys good brother. Just take it one thing at a time. "It can't rain forever"...
Honestly you one been helping me threw my stuff and I didn't think I had mentally problems but I have last 5 years and still going threw it , I'm single dad 2 full time and been struggling but hard say I'm trying keep going and there someone out there doing worst , but want you know you have help me , while me watching your RUclips keep me busy and thank you
Mike this is YOUR life. Nobody gets to decide for you when things happen. Youre in your 40s. Youre still healthy enough to children and build a family. Your life has changed dramatically over the last few years. All of us love your content. Most of us have the same passion about cars as you. Keep going brother! Were here to support you! Here to give you a thumbs up. Looking forward to more of your content! On both channels. Brighter days are ahead!
I feel for you Mike. Don’t feel like you shouldn’t talk about emotions. Everyone has them. Just remember. The glass is half full and not half empty. What ever doesn’t kill you…. MAKES YOU STRONGER BROTHER!! 👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽
The lows in life suck, but make the highs in life worth while. You'll bounce back. Cheers, mate!
Man, enjoy life and instead of feeling down and thinking that you miss something in your life , focus on what you enjoy doing , happines and joy brings the same results whithout even notice it !say thank you and be grateful that you are healthy and that is the most important thing ever !
I feel like a lot of car RUclipsrs are struggling with good content. I think part of the problem is that they focus to much on car reviews and less about ownership experience of the car they own. It also seems like car channels don`t go through cars like they use to as well. I remember how much fun it was watching Mike buy different cars and trying different mods. Most of his videos are about other people`s cars.
RUclips is saturated with car content now
A person’s worth is not defined by their circumstances but by their strength to move forward.
Give yourself time and permission to feel, but trust that every challenge brings an opportunity for a new beginning. Small steps toward a better tomorrow are enough - and I am confident that the future will surprise you with something beautiful.
I’m 51 and still am walking through a poop storm of nonsense and have been for the past few years. But God is good and won’t forsake us or leave us…hit your knees mike and give it all to Him cuz this life is temporary and short.
This hit hard Mike. To me, family can be more than just blood relation. We care about you. Life can be tough, but stay strong and it will turn around!
Stay strong Mike ,i know it’s been a rough year ,but you are healthy and get to live until next year some people don’t ,stay positive,shit ain’t that bad .
I have also been going through 2 years of hell financially due to loosing a lot of money in my business with no end in sight. We assume everyone else is doing well and life is great which isn’t always the case. Great video which is helpful, and I wish you all the best…
Dude great video. Know took allot , same here 41 and just starting life over its rough , but still gotta act like all is ok on inside is dif story and everyone like how are you up beat and it’s my faith. But same token walking in house from starting over is stupid rough God bless ya man stay strong.