Oh boy...
Now that I have calmed down (give or take a month), I do not plan on harassing you. Though my friend is at the moment trying to keep me at bay from this topic, I read this and I had to do some thinking. Yes, this is bringing it once again onto myself, and I don't mind at this current moment because I am over certain matters (at least temporarily), and I know how to bite now. I do not plan on picking a fight, but I do want to say that is a very horrible view of life. Elreed was correct. It's very pessimistic, and it's sexist. In fact, a lot of what you have said does not apply to everyone. If you, as an adult, are still desiring to be like the "fantasy" people you spend 8+ hours a day watching, then you haven't matured.
You can achieve in life, and you don't have to trap yourself. I, myself, do not work a standard "job," and I refuse to (I freelance and go to graduate school). Does it make me stupid that I do not go to "work" and speak with a boss in hopes of gaining a better reputation?
No. Not at all. In life, there is always an option. I feel that I am a prime example of that. I went through more hell than the average young adult, but I never fell into drugs, alcohol or any of that crap. I don't desire escapism, but I do play XIV (did) for the fact that I enjoy the game. I enjoy being around the friends that I cannot see locally (even though I managed to get some of my local friends playing). I don't even watch TV. To me, the key to happiness is having the goal of simply being happy. Money doesn't solve pain, and neither does living in a fantasy person's shoes. If you want to change your life, it's damn well possible with effort. Real world isn't as bad as I or anyone else make it out to be. If something is going wrong, I do what I can to dispatch that.
Do yourself a favor and turn off the TV. You'll learn more about yourself that way.
Also, as a woman, I live day-to-day now. It's the best way to live rather than worry for a future that may never happen. Generalizing is very unhealthy.
(Taly = 2, Bastok = 0)