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re: Why do people consistently fall into the trap of complaining about everything as they age
Posted on 8/3/25 at 11:33 am to Gatorbait2008
Posted on 8/3/25 at 11:33 am to Gatorbait2008
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It is and isn't a trap. Somethings got better(like technology and cars).
It is not our fault though
Music used to be much better when I was younger
Married couple actally stayed married for more then 10 years
Movies were not out of good ideas which they are now obviously
etc ..
Oh crap....
Haha youve still got it man. Sense of humor is the key
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Posted on 8/3/25 at 11:34 am to Corinthians420
quote:I think it's likely because it's difficult to deal with the pain/discomfort of an aging body. Lots of seniors seem like net complainers, but in reality, they are doing an impressive job of keeping most of it to themselves.
Why do people consistently fall into the trap of complaining about everything as they age
I think if (even a healthy) 55 year old just woke up in their 25 year old body, they would think they were on cocaine or something. And vice versa, they might think they have the flu or something.
Posted on 8/3/25 at 11:34 am to Corinthians420
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You do realize this has happened the entire history of the world right?
Its not some new concept I just came up with. Its been the normal thing forever. Its only recently that your "like, share, repost" behavior started.
Yes, turning your head to ignore problems and being selfish had always been around. This is true.
This post was edited on 8/3/25 at 11:43 am
Posted on 8/3/25 at 11:37 am to LSUwag
quote:Very true and important to keep God first.
Negativity is an easy trap to fall into especially if you have no interests or activities.
Posted on 8/3/25 at 11:40 am to Sidicous
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have to wonder about that myself.
My 87 year old mom complains a lot, always miserable.
Her mother who died horribly at 92 would only complain when necessary, like a broken hip or uti. (She grew up at a time without any nutritional info available and like a lot of old women didn't drink enough milk as a child. Her cause of death was organ failure as a result of total skeletal collapse just laying still in a hospital bed.)
I take after my grandmother and only complain to medical staff or if I am incapable of getting out of the floor. My mother had no idea How much pain I was in 24/7 for about 5 years until I finally got with a pain care specialist and worked my way up from little pills to a fentanyl patch the size of the palm of my hand (what you get in an ambulance would fit on the pad of the tip of your little finger)
I think people like my mom that complain all the time are focused on what they have lost, can't do anymore, and people like grandma and I instead focus on what we still have and the memories of the of the good times instead.
I mean sure my health is total crap and my life expectancy is about another decade but there are people everywhere in worse shape than me. At least I can still walk and talk, my mind is still intact, I can use the bathroom without aid of any kind. That's better than millions of people worldwide including many locals.
This is an informative post. I wonder if it has something to do with seeing others perspective.
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That's better than millions of people worldwide including many locals.
I watched my 14 year old cousin die from bone cancer when i was 8. I feel like the last thing he'd wanna see when he looked down would be me taking for granted the life I have and finding reasons to not be happy with it.
Posted on 8/3/25 at 11:42 am to Smeg
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turning your head to ignore problems and being selfish had always been around
So you think you are doing others an act of kindness when you show them shite that you hate through social media that are intended to make them upset? I guess thats one way to look at it.... You arent selfish at all to push your problems/worries/insecurities on others
You can only influence positivity or negatively the people that surround you. Its your choice. Be the person you wanna see the world reflect. Not the guy that wants to bring everyone down to the level of the worst that humanity has to offer.
This post was edited on 8/3/25 at 11:48 am
Posted on 8/3/25 at 11:43 am to Corinthians420
Because your mind and body starts to deteriorate.
Posted on 8/3/25 at 11:48 am to Corinthians420
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You arent selfish at all to push your problems/worries/insecurities on others
They aren't my personal problems. Crime is a social problem that affects everyone... the direct victims the most.
Raising awareness helps everyone. Informs people of their surroundings. Urges them to vote for change to reduce crime. Helps them not become a victim themselves by putting them on alert.
Posted on 8/3/25 at 11:49 am to Smeg
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Help us out. Spread some positivity about this video.
What was the outcome of that ordeal?
Posted on 8/3/25 at 11:53 am to Smeg
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They aren't my personal problems. Crime is a social problem that affects everyone... the direct victims the most.
Raising awareness helps everyone. Informs people of their surroundings. Urges them to vote for change to reduce crime. Helps them not become a victim themselves by putting them on alert.
Ok. So can we settle on a happy medium where you only post/inform people of shite that happens around them and not halfway across the country?
Cuz its like the amber alert system when i get woke up at 2am because of a kidnapping 400 miles away. Its fine to raise awareness but should only be directed at people that can actively influence it
Posted on 8/3/25 at 11:53 am to Smeg
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Posted on 8/3/25 at 11:54 am to Mingo Was His NameO
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They’re fat, depressed, and addicted to alcohol
Don’t be silly. We don’t waste our time on alcohol
Posted on 8/3/25 at 11:55 am to Western_tiger
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Eh. I was 39. Birthday was in June. I'm 40 now. I don't see your point
His point was that OP said he was under 40 in the OP.
Posted on 8/3/25 at 12:12 pm to Corinthians420
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Ok. So can we settle on a happy medium where you only post/inform people of shite that happens around them and not halfway across the country?
The Internet isn't local. All the users of this board aren't living in a single Parish. What isn't useful to you could be very useful to another user. Once again, your selfish mentality reveals itself.
Posted on 8/3/25 at 12:16 pm to LSUwag
“I’m almost 60.Negativity is an easy trap to fall into”
I’m 74,I try not to dwell on the negative but it’s hard sometimes.Especially compared to the way life was when I was growing up.We never locked our doors,didn’t have A/C so windows stayed open.Nobody locked their cars,lots of people never took their keys out of the ignition.Razor blades weren’t locked up in the stores.We used to stay out roaming the neighborhoods,parents didn’t worry about us as long as we came home at dark.
There is a lot to like about life now though.I like cellphones,Internet,A/C.Vehicles are much nicer and comfortable.I’m pretty content with life in retirement but I live way out in the country (Grant Parish) on my own little kingdom of 300 acres.We’ve never been bothered with any crime.Wife and I are in good health,have a very comfortable nest egg.
However Ellick where I grew up is turning into a shitshow,hate to even go over there.Shootings every week and never know where they’re going to happen.I missed one by Sam’s on North Drive by about an hour,another one close to WalMart.Recently one on South Circle.Feel like I have to keep my head on a swivel,always carry when I go there.It used to not be like that.
I’m happy where I live but I know lots of people in Ellick aren’t.
I’m 74,I try not to dwell on the negative but it’s hard sometimes.Especially compared to the way life was when I was growing up.We never locked our doors,didn’t have A/C so windows stayed open.Nobody locked their cars,lots of people never took their keys out of the ignition.Razor blades weren’t locked up in the stores.We used to stay out roaming the neighborhoods,parents didn’t worry about us as long as we came home at dark.
There is a lot to like about life now though.I like cellphones,Internet,A/C.Vehicles are much nicer and comfortable.I’m pretty content with life in retirement but I live way out in the country (Grant Parish) on my own little kingdom of 300 acres.We’ve never been bothered with any crime.Wife and I are in good health,have a very comfortable nest egg.
However Ellick where I grew up is turning into a shitshow,hate to even go over there.Shootings every week and never know where they’re going to happen.I missed one by Sam’s on North Drive by about an hour,another one close to WalMart.Recently one on South Circle.Feel like I have to keep my head on a swivel,always carry when I go there.It used to not be like that.
I’m happy where I live but I know lots of people in Ellick aren’t.
Posted on 8/3/25 at 12:29 pm to Corinthians420
If you get old enough, everything hurts. You fall asleep in your recliner before the movie is over. You spend too many days going to funeral services for your friends. You pass over the nice looking shoes in favor of Dr. Scholls. It takes you 10 minutes to do #1 and Metamucil to do #2. You get on a first name basis with the pharmacist. You wind up with more artificial body parts than the bionic woman. You can't trust a fart. Spicy food has to be washed down with Mylanta. I could go on.
Posted on 8/3/25 at 12:29 pm to Corinthians420
Why do people like to act like pretentious dicks on an anonymous message board?
You don’t know any of us. Why do you care?
Also, you can do what I do and just NOT CLICK ON THREADS THAT ARE DEPRESSING.
You aren’t that smart if you don’t recognize that.
That always blows my mind. Why do people get pissed off about the threads started on here?
You don’t have to read them.
You don’t know any of us. Why do you care?
Also, you can do what I do and just NOT CLICK ON THREADS THAT ARE DEPRESSING.
You aren’t that smart if you don’t recognize that.
That always blows my mind. Why do people get pissed off about the threads started on here?
You don’t have to read them.
This post was edited on 8/3/25 at 1:25 pm
Posted on 8/3/25 at 12:52 pm to Corinthians420
Your tolerance for bullshite drops off after age 40 or so.
You also become a lot less impressed with vapid shite you used to care about.
You also become a lot less impressed with vapid shite you used to care about.
Posted on 8/3/25 at 1:12 pm to Corinthians420
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What goes through the older folks minds on this site that not only embrace the negativity, but feel like they need to add to it? Is everyone just that fed up with life and they've given up on trying to spread positivity?
Most people I know who fit into this category were doing it long before they turned 60.
I can say this as I've gotten older on days when things hurt it's easier to be crabby / short / or not wanting to talk at all. Otherwise added years have made me more empathetic and more patient than I was previously. And in a lot of ways I feel like life has just begun. I'm doing new things and having a lot of fun doing it. Making new friends and genuinely enjoying their company, embracing the quirks that make them different from me.
Social media distorts everything. Maybe form your opinions off of real life interactions.
Posted on 8/3/25 at 1:55 pm to Corinthians420
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40 years ago you wouldnt have even known if this happened much less addressed it. There have always been assholes, just less cameras and social media
Totally not a progessive corinthians, folks!
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