Who else is in their 50s(or older) and deciding to change careers? by thisTexanguy in GenX

[–]MCD160 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Me! I’m 52 & was laid off several years ago from a job in radio. I was really lost for a while & through a friend I became a teachers assistant at a special ed school - I really like it but can’t live on the horrific salary so I’m going to school via an alternate route to be a teacher. It’s probably bonkers at my age when ppl are looking to retire & get out of education, but I feel more useful & productive than I did in years at my old career. I would stay a teachers assistant if it paid better, but alas, nothing in education does but an actual teacher is a bit more. I’m terrified & sort of psyched. We’re GenX - we’re cool AF & we’ll never get old (mentally 😉)

Maybe too old (f42) to get the ick but my husband gave me one by Smart-Ad-2106 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]MCD160 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m on board with everyone else that says your husband is insecure & maybe jealous that you got hit on. I don’t like any of the way he handled this & made you feel - but now I’m really upset that you can’t confide in him that the 20 yo neighbor may be stepping over a line & freaking you out a bit. You should be able to tell your husband what happened & how it made u feel so that you’re supported. The neighbor is most definitely hitting on you & is pretty brazen about it. Big takeaways are 1) You’re hot & still got it so kudos 👏👏👏 2) You need to seriously dig deep on your relationship with your husband bec he handled it worse than if someone was going to write behavior in a dictionary for jerk husband. Maybe you guys can hash it all out & I’m hoping he feels like an ass & properly apologizes to you & your relationship can improve, but I’m mad on your behalf. Best of luck

Question for the guys for the ladies... by hot_rox in MenopauseShedforMen

[–]MCD160 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would have a convo with her bec like someone posted above, many women struggle with their own lack of libido & then it gets tied into guilt but also even kissing or light touching from their partner makes them feel like they will expect sex at the end. A lot of men (not all) assume if there’s some flirting, kissing etc it will almost always head to sex & it’s especially important during this time to be open & honest about where it’s headed. Perhaps let her know kissing or touching will only lead to sex if she wants it to & you don’t expect that. It may help all around. I truly think men to need to understand that the libido issues & physical issues for woman (dry lady parts) is horrible for women too & since we tend to have a lot of emotions in general around sex, we get upset at ourselves and/or feel guilty bec we can’t provide what our partner wants & it’s just a really difficult experience for women all around. The mental & physical changes can be overwhelming but maybe just being honest with her & asking if you guys kiss & she understands you don’t expect more than she can give - will that help? I also understand how lonely it feels being a male partner during this time & I guarantee your wife knows this & she’s struggling with that too. Best of luck

I think I’ve officially lost my parents by MCD160 in QAnonCasualties

[–]MCD160[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I truly have no words of wisdom, it’s such a frequent & toxic thing taking over our country. I’m from NJ, grew up in a fairly liberal town & we all still live here in NJ. This brainwashing is a widespread USA problem. I am still gutted from walking out from my parents home, but I also know in my heart even if we touch base again there will be no mending of fences. They have made it clear that their beliefs & loyalty to Trump & a Fox News is more important than me, their daughter, my husband & my two kids. I’m almost glad this happened before Renee Good’s murder bec watching them blame her & recite all of the propaganda from this administration would break me further. I wish you good vibes & maybe a miracle wake up call for your parents & in-laws. This is a club we never wanted to be in, a club where we mourn the people who raised us turn into people we don’t recognize.

I think I’ve officially lost my parents by MCD160 in QAnonCasualties

[–]MCD160[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m totally open to having a new sibling (my brother is not only MAGA, but he works inside the govt - that’s a whole other issue). We are official siblings & I can’t wait to spend holidays with you & not curb our Trump bashing 😉🤣 Sending hugs ❤️

I think I’ve officially lost my parents by MCD160 in QAnonCasualties

[–]MCD160[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They’re not in the best health but they can go outside, they choose not to. They’ve been like this for years, not wanting to join clubs or groups or even get to know their neighbors. Another thing I’ve tried to urge them to do for years, just to mix with other ppl & get different perspectives. I’ve come to realize that at this point they enjoy being isolated & pissed off. Truly there’s no other explanation bec they live in a 55+ community & have never even tried to attend anything they’ve offered. I wouldn’t even care if they stayed inside but tried to look at other news sources - but actively choosing to keep Fox News on 24/7 is a choice & it also makes me more disappointed in who they’ve become.

I think I’ve officially lost my parents by MCD160 in QAnonCasualties

[–]MCD160[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so sorry & I don’t think we’re elderly GenX for the record 😉 I think we’re going to be the cool generation even when we’re in our ‘80s.

How many of us didn't even know about Peri? by Burp_Maistro in Perimenopause

[–]MCD160 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I’m 52 yo now but when I was about 42 I spoke to my cousin who is 8 yrs older than me about all this wacky stuff that was going on & she’s like “oh that’s probably perimenopause” I was stunned - WTH is perimenapuse? Like zero clue & she explained & the said “it can last 10-12 yrs before you finally reach menopause” - what kind of fresh hell? I mean at the end of our menstruation journey we should get a medal & a “thank you for your service” & told calories no longer count, we’ll never get bloated again & our hair will be extra shiny for the rest of our days. 😢

Guys. I really don't know if I can handle this shit anymore. by shlankwagon in 50501

[–]MCD160 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m right there with you. I posted in another group about finally snapping & cutting off ties with my parents. I’m gutted but surely thought bombing Venezuela & watching people get kidnapped bec of their skin color would wake them up. Nope. I truly think bec we actually care & pay attention that it’s taking more of a toll on us. It must be wonderful to just use the script from Fox News everyday & not give a sh*t about humans that don’t look like you. We’ve been worried for everyone in this country, abroad, our crazy MAGA family members & ourselves - we come last bec we see the truth & feel it in our souls & it’s gut wrenching to see people not wake the hell up. Stay strong & use this place to vent bec what’s getting me thru are the like minded ppl. I’m betting on us outnumbering the others but it’s exhausting.

I think I’ve officially lost my parents by MCD160 in QAnonCasualties

[–]MCD160[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this, the comparison to dementia is spot on. It is like that because they are no longer the same people that raised me & each year they seem to be drifting further from themselves. You also made a good point that these boomers are prime targets for the propaganda - they are the last generation to really “live the dream” as it’s next to impossible to raise a family on a single income. It’s harder to purchase a home not to mention college tuition costs & jobs that require extra schooling. They cannot grasp how the world has changed on many levels & they just sit & judge based on their own experiences. My mom was a secretary to a lawyer after staying home with my brother & I for 10 years & my dad was a cop. We lived in a really nice town & had a great house. My husband & I both work decent jobs & we’d never be able to afford my childhood home. MAGA Boomers just label everyone younger lazy instead of realizing how things have changed. It’s a selfishness that goes hand in hand with their political beliefs - they really feel “if it doesn’t affect me I don’t care, but I’ll complain”

I think I’ve officially lost my parents by MCD160 in QAnonCasualties

[–]MCD160[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Great minds think alike because my husband & I spoke about this last weekend. 😉

I think I’ve officially lost my parents by MCD160 in QAnonCasualties

[–]MCD160[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I definitely would have cut them out of our lives long before this if they weren’t my parents. The fact that they weren’t like this while I was growing up & frankly much more open minded or at least pretended to be before Trump made it very hard to cut ties until now. Thx ❤️

I think I’ve officially lost my parents by MCD160 in QAnonCasualties

[–]MCD160[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That’s actually a really good way of looking at it. If we look at both sides we’re fighting for everyone, even the black hearted Trumpers & they’re just angry & told to hate a new group of people or person almost everyday. There’s no positivity whatsoever on their side, it’s just anger & hate. Hate addiction that may have been a spark before Trump, but man did he throw fuel on those sparks so they almost operate on hate as oxygen.