Why Is It Always In Another Universe and Not This One?

It’s a question that lingers in the back of our minds like a half-remembered dream: Why is it always in another universe and not this one? We hear it all the time, in movies, books, songs—this longing for something just beyond our reach, somewhere else, some other reality where everything is different, maybe even better. A universe where things line up, where we’re the version of ourselves we’ve always wanted to be. But why does that always seem to happen there and never here?

The truth is, it’s easy to idealize other universes, isn't it? A parallel world where maybe we’re famous, or loved, or living our best life without the occasional panic attack about what’s for dinner. There’s an allure to imagining ourselves in a space where our mistakes are erased, where we’re always making the right choices, and where the sunsets are just a little more breathtaking, the coffee a little stronger. In this alternate universe, we could be everything we’ve ever dreamed—smooth, well-adjusted, and completely at peace with the chaos that is life.

But that other universe isn’t the magical cure we think it is. You see, the truth is, it’s just that—a fantasy. That alternate universe is only perfect because we’ve created it in our heads. In reality, if we ever crossed into it, we'd find the same flaws, the same messiness, and the same little quirks that make us who we are here. It’s not that the “other universe” is better—it’s just less real. It’s the ultimate form of escapism, one that exists purely in our imagination.

Let’s face it: who hasn’t imagined a universe where they didn’t have to send that awkward email, or a reality where they could just be without worrying about meeting expectations? Maybe in another universe, there’s a version of us who’s somehow got it all together, making perfect decisions, never stumbling, never tripping over their own feet. But we all know the truth—if we met that version of ourselves, we’d probably punch them in the arm and say, “Who do you think you are, making all the right choices and sipping espresso like you’ve got your life together?”

So why do we keep asking about another universe instead of embracing this one? Is it because this reality sometimes feels too heavy, too uncertain, too… human? Of course it does. We live in a world where things fall apart, where plans fail, and where we often don’t have a clue what comes next. But those little imperfect moments are where life happens, where growth happens. The moments where you trip over your words in front of someone you like, or spill coffee on your lap right before a big meeting—they're what makes you, you.

In this universe, there’s no perfect version of you. You’re not a flawless creation floating in a world of sunshine and perfect symmetry. You’re messy, complex, and sometimes a bit of a disaster. And that’s exactly what makes you fascinating. Maybe we need to stop longing for the other universe and start appreciating the one we’re in. After all, this universe is the one that has us in it. It’s the one where we’re learning, failing, growing, laughing, and, yes, sometimes crying—but always moving forward.

Maybe the reason we wonder about the other universe isn’t because it’s better—it’s because it gives us permission to dream. It allows us to see the possibilities beyond the limits we place on ourselves in this one. But just because we can imagine it doesn’t mean we should live in it. The magic of this universe lies in the fact that it’s the one we get to experience. It’s the one that holds us, flaws and all. And as much as we fantasize about another world, this one? It’s where the real adventure lies.

So, here’s to this universe. It’s a little messy, a little unpredictable, and, yes, occasionally infuriating—but it’s ours. And, honestly, that’s more than enough.