When The Game Is No Longer Fun

I read a quote recently by Erin Van Vuren that stopped me in my tracks:

“A child will look anyone in the eye and say, ‘This game is no longer fun,’ and simply stop playing it. Without hesitation. Without guilt. And we should still be doing the same thing. With bad lovers, bad friends, bad jobs… with the hate we have for ourselves.”

It hit hard. Because I remember doing exactly that as a kid—walking away when the game stopped being fun. No drama. No explanation. Just clarity.

But somewhere along the way, we forget how to do that. We stay in jobs that drain us. We tolerate relationships that don’t nourish us. We look in the mirror and criticize the very body that carries us through life.

I’ve done it too. I’ve looked at myself and lamented the wrinkles, the gray hair, the extra weight. I’ve judged instead of appreciated. I’ve stayed in the game even when it wasn’t fun.

But here’s the shift:
We get to choose again.
We get to walk away from what no longer serves us.
We get to stop playing the game—and start living the life.

In real estate, I see this all the time. People hold onto homes, neighborhoods, or expectations that no longer reflect who they are. They stay because they think they should. But sometimes, the most powerful move is to say:
“This no longer fits. I’m ready for something new.”

Whether it’s a home, a habit, or a belief—if it’s no longer fun, no longer aligned, no longer true to who you are… you have permission to walk away.

And when you’re ready to step into something new, I’ll be here to help you find the space that supports your next chapter—with clarity, compassion, and courage.

photo from Pixabay-by peggychoucair