Are you afraid of getting older??

[Living Bait]

What's the other option to growing old?

Dying young . . . ?

I'm sat on the fence at the minute. . .

Fug knows . . . Every day is a new pain in new ways . . .

 

[Absolut da poet ®]

I am sure you have witnessed some things dealing with seniors.

But, what is the alternative to getting old? Seems like aging is inevitable.

All we can do is live our lives as best we can.

But, to your point, I don't think society is equipped to accommodate a growing aging population.

Also, unless a person has money, said person may suffer as a senior.

Iono Breh..

Thread title just asked about the fear.. Not the solution.. of which there is none unless they discover the fountain of youth

The best thing you can do IMO is stay in the best shape / stay active

Stack a lot of money.. and stay close with your friends/family

None of that will matter if you get cancer anyway but it is what it is

My mom was 52 when she died from cancer

 

[8====D]

Yeah.

But it is what it is.

I wonder what TheColi will be like in 50 years lol

 

[Mordith]

I have noticed that some posters have an issue with old people.

After reading some replies on various threads, I wonder if these people are afraid of getting older?

I thought that was the goal in life, to grow up!

Has me worried, because I know elder abuse exists, but rarely discussed. I also understand that people get discriminated against based on age.

However, I don't understand why some people feel a certain way about people who are middle aged and older?

What's the issue?

I see the point your getting at even though it went over the heads of many based on the replies I just skimmed.

This board has a large number of young financial challenged posters on here that are jealous of the older generation because they see we are more successful than they are so far in their lives.

To make themselves feel better they come on here and brag about things that they had no control over, as if they are accomplishments. Things like being young, their height and hairlines to make themselves feel better in a world they are rapidly being priced out of.

 

[Commish]

This is how I see it...

Like others has stated, getting old is going to happen unless said person dies young.

But, being old doesn't mean life is over.

If getting sick scares someone, then consider this...

You can live a healthy life and still get sick. You can die at any moment. When your time is up, then it is up!

Only thing we all can do is live our lives to the best of our abilities.

I am literally middle aged.

I know that I can't do some of the things I used to do as a young adult and I am OK with it.

But, I also feel that I still have a lot of time left to do the things I want to do.

My main concern is growing old and being alone. I don't want that to happen, but if it does happen, then I would have to deal with it.

I am going to just take it one day at a time and let the chips fall as they may...

I am curious in knowing how much my house will be worth, if I was blessed to reach retirement?

Also, I want to know if I will be a married with my wide by my side when I reach retirement?

Retirement isn't too far from me. I got maybe 2 decades left, if not sooner??

I need to get some shyt going on though..

Time is ticking....

 

[Commish]

I see the point your getting at even though it went over the heads of many based on the replies I just skimmed.

This board has a large number of young financial challenged posters on here that are jealous of the older generation because they see we are more successful than they are so far in their life.

To make themselves feel better they come on here and brag about things that they had no control over, as if they are accomplishments. Things like being young, their height and hairlines to make themselves feel better in a world they are rapidly being priced out of.

Is that what it is?

If you are right, then don't you think those posters need to spend less time on this site and more time out in the world taking care of business so they will be in a good position to live an easier life when they get older?

I would tell anyone here who are in their 20s and 30s to start planning now! Get their credit right, stack their paper and get their bodies and minds right.

Fathertime is here to stay and he is undefeated!

 

[leoc]

Turned 30 today, was honestly not looking forward to it, but its whatever. I know i can still do the same things i’ve been doing, just gotta make changes here and there as i get older

 

[Commish]

Thread title just asked about the fear.. Not the solution.. of which there is none unless they discover the fountain of youth

The best thing you can do IMO is stay in the best shape / stay active

Stack a lot of money.. and stay close with your friends/family

None of that will matter if you get cancer anyway but it is what it is

My mom was 52 when she died from cancer

Sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother. She died young, but unfortunately, it was her time. RIP to her! I hope you are good though!

Salute!

 

[2 Up 2 Down]

It's not fun because you realize how short your prime years were and how short life is overall. I do think the work structure in America does effect that perception.

 

[Stick Up Kid]

I been old for a min now, i feel no different than I did 10 years ago

 

[Dafunkdoc_Unlimited]

Brothers in MY gen weren't expected to live or stay outta prison past 30.





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[Absolut da poet ®]

Brothers in MY gen weren't expected to live or stay outta prison past 30.





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Every New Years Eve/day I have a celebration for myself kind of like a birthday party

I celebrate making it to another year

I'm very blessed to still be here after everything I've lived through

 

[Jesus Is Lord]

How old is older?

 

[Commish]

How old is older?

Do you think that 45+ is old?

IMO, once a person hits 70+, then thats old. But, technically, 55+ is considered senior status!

I know too many people in their 50s that look pretty good for their age. Seem to still be active and doing their thing!

 

[acri1]

How old is older?

Yeah I'm curious as to what age we're considering to be middle-aged/old.

Personally I don't think I'll consider myself middle-aged until I'm at least 40 or 45 (currently in my 30s), and probably not old until 65 or 70, but that may just be denial.