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re: Is it normal to stop caring about everything when you get old?

Posted on 9/4/18 at 8:52 pm to
Posted by Hamma1122
Member since Sep 2016
22554 posts
Posted on 9/4/18 at 8:52 pm to
You have issues
Posted by Bob Sacamano
Houston, TX
Member since Oct 2008
5294 posts
Posted on 9/4/18 at 8:57 pm to
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I'm 40 so not really old or young. I have noticed that idgaf what other people think of me anymore. It's quite liberating


+1
Posted by Pussykat
South Louisiana
Member since Oct 2016
3889 posts
Posted on 9/4/18 at 9:00 pm to
Stop drinking, seriously. I quit a few years ago, no special reason, just had enough. It really feels great, nice to watch an LSU game and actually remember it LOL. Go outside and do something, nature will help you through it.
Posted by Martini
Near Athens
Member since Mar 2005
49696 posts
Posted on 9/4/18 at 9:07 pm to
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Stop drinking, seriously. I quit a few years ago, no special reason, just had enough. It really feels great, nice to watch an LSU game and actually remember it LOL. Go outside and do something, nature will help you through it.


Bingo.

It is kind of a depressing day when you finally realize or admit that you have more history than future.
Posted by Paul Allen
Montauk, NY
Member since Nov 2007
78658 posts
Posted on 9/4/18 at 9:08 pm to
Sports. I still watch, but I don’t let losses of my favorite teams ruin my week like they did when I was in my 20’s.
Posted by S
RIP Wayde
Member since Jan 2007
173704 posts
Posted on 9/4/18 at 9:11 pm to
My onshore accounts...yawn. As long as we’re in the black.
Posted by fallguy_1978
Best States #50
Member since Feb 2018
53815 posts
Posted on 9/4/18 at 9:13 pm to
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Sports. I still watch, but I don’t let losses of my favorite teams ruin my week like they did when I was in my 20’s.

I'm a die hard LSU and Saints fan but I feel the same way.

I grew up when they were both awful to decent so it's been a fun 15-20 years for me. It's entertainment and I don't take it too seriously anymore. I do love football season though. It's always been my favorite time of year.
Posted by FightinTigersDammit
Louisiana North
Member since Mar 2006
46425 posts
Posted on 9/4/18 at 9:14 pm to
57, and I care more about some things, and less about others.
Posted by Pussykat
South Louisiana
Member since Oct 2016
3889 posts
Posted on 9/4/18 at 9:18 pm to
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t is kind of a depressing day when you finally realize or admit that you have more history than future.


Waste of time to dwell on it, that’s when it’s time to go outside and listen to birds and bugs, look at butterflies, smell the flowers, sounds corny, I know but it works
Posted by Mike da Tigah
Bravo Romeo Lima Alpha
Member since Feb 2005
61883 posts
Posted on 9/4/18 at 9:22 pm to
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I'm 40 so not really old or young. I have noticed that idgaf what other people think of me anymore. It's quite liberating


I’ve been here for the past 10 years or so. In my 50’s and I seriously couldn’t give shite one, and you’re right. It’s very liberating.

Posted by TutHillTiger
Mississippi Alabama
Member since Sep 2010
49830 posts
Posted on 9/4/18 at 9:23 pm to
Yes, be in good or bad you stop giving a shite about what every else things
Posted by RealityTiger
Geismar, LA
Member since Jan 2010
20543 posts
Posted on 9/4/18 at 9:35 pm to
quote:

I'm a die hard LSU and Saints fan but I feel the same way.

I grew up when they were both awful to decent so it's been a fun 15-20 years for me. It's entertainment and I don't take it too seriously anymore. I do love football season though. It's always been my favorite time of year.

This, to the nth degree. Used to be, when LSU or the Saints lost I would mope around all day the next day. As I got older, I felt stupid doing that.

I'll admit I was kind of mopey for the rest of the night after that bullshite ending with the Saints and the Vikings in the playoffs.
Posted by Traveler
I'm not late-I'm early for tomorrow
Member since Sep 2003
26601 posts
Posted on 9/4/18 at 9:40 pm to
I wouldn't say everything, but as I got older I quit carrying about things I couldn't change. Not worth the headaches and frustrations. I'll always care for those close to me and hopefully that will never change.
Posted by HoumaTigerFan
Member since Jan 2008
5632 posts
Posted on 9/4/18 at 9:48 pm to
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51 here and I also don't care nearly as much about things I cannot control. Also don't give a shite what others think of me. The wonder of money is no longer that intriguing. Football is more of a novelty than a passion. Still enjoy fishing but not nearly as afflicted with the need to go constantly. Probably the natural order of life. Phases and experiences of life change ones perspective.



Same age here. I had to check the author of this post to ensure it was not something I forgot I posted. My exact position in life.

Fishing has been my passion since I was 5. Now still my biggest hobby but not life and death like it once was.
Posted by Scoop
RIP Scoop
Member since Sep 2005
44583 posts
Posted on 9/4/18 at 9:48 pm to
There isn’t anything wrong with feeling like you do.

You have earned the right to take your foot off of the gas.

You grinded to make a career, then you grinded to provide. It took decades.

You did it.

Now enjoy not having to do all of that.

Posted by Pepe Lepew
Looney tuned .....
Member since Oct 2008
39061 posts
Posted on 9/4/18 at 9:54 pm to
I wouldn’t say totally normal, but the 2nd grandchild is on the way, and they refocus a lot on life .....
Posted by RogerTheShrubber
Juneau, AK
Member since Jan 2009
299716 posts
Posted on 9/4/18 at 9:56 pm to
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You grinded to make a career,


20s are for grinding, 30s are for building, 40s are for cruising, 50s are for relaxing.
Posted by chinese58
NELA. after 30 years in Dallas.
Member since Jun 2004
33956 posts
Posted on 9/4/18 at 10:19 pm to
I'm 59, hoping I make it to 79 so I can get away with wetting my pants if I don't want to get up and go to the bathroom. I'm not talking about having to wear diapers because I've lost control, just not caring about it.
Posted by King
Deep in the backwoods
Member since Sep 2008
18693 posts
Posted on 9/4/18 at 11:10 pm to
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I don't care near as much as I used to about work, money, status, socializing, LSU football, my waistline, what's on TV (except GOT and Better Call Saul), and pretty much everything else that got me out of bed in the morning for most of my life.

I still like to look at hot women, though. But for not as long.

Oh, and I drink more.


Brother is that you?
Posted by nateslu1
Mr. Belvedere Fan Club
Member since Apr 2012
6938 posts
Posted on 9/5/18 at 12:15 am to
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Rockports and calf length socks baw.


Um...that must've been other kids...or something...huh huh huh

This post was edited on 9/5/18 at 12:17 am
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