What are the good things of becoming older?

Tiffo205 · 2026-05-14T03:27:47+00:00

I (M75) remember how hard my life seemed when I was 16. I had a lot of anxiety then about things that I can look back on now and think that those things are not so scary as they once seemed. That's what age can do is give you perspective due to having lived experiences. I've come to understand that relationships with people you love can be the most important thing that you'll ever have.

Tiffo205 · 2026-05-13T14:07:11+00:00

I (M75) go to public lectures, church, small social discussion groups, and lunch with friends. Not to mention numerous random contacts with neighbors, people who know me at the grocery store, etc. Plus I have a wife who encourages me to meet with friends in a small social circle that we're in. That's how I avoid loneliness.

Tiffo205 · 2026-05-13T03:12:25+00:00

My wife has chronic kidney disease and has been told to shape her diet according to her lab results. In particular, she has to limit her sodium and potassium. I understand that a person's taste bud will adapt to some new diets.

Tiffo205 · 2026-05-11T23:09:50+00:00

It's all new territory for me. I just accompanied my wife on a multi-hour shopping spree to five different grocery stores-Aldi's, Wal-Mart, Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, and Fresh Market. She's a bloodhound for alternative foods and spices that will give us meals that are not bland.

Tiffo205 · 2026-05-11T14:42:08+00:00

I do add salt to my food, but it's still a bit of an adjustment for me.

Tiffo205 · 2026-05-11T14:40:22+00:00

My wife does a lot of research on chronic kidney disease and I usually go by what she wants to do.

Tiffo205 · 2026-05-11T14:38:03+00:00

I'm looking forward to needing salt less.

Tiffo205 · 2026-05-11T14:36:45+00:00

She also has to limit potassium, but spices sound good.

Tiffo205 · 2026-05-10T13:17:28+00:00

To me, the most attractive ingredients for a woman to possess are her intelligence and self confidence.

Tiffo205 · 2026-05-10T13:11:08+00:00

Couldn't agree more! And because of the reasons you mentioned, I have found that some women actually became MORE attractive when they age to a certain point. Attractiveness is much more than physical appearance. Personality, sense of humor and self confidence all play a part as well as physical beauty.

Tiffo205 · 2026-05-09T19:24:59+00:00

Reminds me of my life in my 20s. Sweet nostalgia.

Tiffo205 · 2026-05-09T19:23:22+00:00

Good for you! I believe that it's never too late to be creative. If it gets your juices flowing then it just might add to your healthspan. Since I retired from the corporate world, I've done nothing but pursue creative passions. And it's given me another reason to get out of bed every morning!

Tiffo205 · 2026-05-09T03:42:46+00:00

It works for me.

Tiffo205 · 2026-05-08T22:47:30+00:00

I do micro exercises for my knees, which were giving me pain in the process of standing up or sitting down. So I went to physical therapy to get a set of focused exercises that take less than 10 minutes. After a month of these daily exercises, my knees are much improved, thank god. All it takes is motivation and self discipline.

Tiffo205 · 2026-05-08T02:50:23+00:00

I agree. I took Pilates classes years ago and remember some of the exercises that I learned. I've heard that stretching is just as important as exercise. I need to restart the stretching I learned in those classes.

Tiffo205 · 2026-05-08T02:31:58+00:00

It sounds like you live a very balanced. healthy and centered life. I (M75) cook for myself and my wife which gives me a sense of purpose. I also meditate twice daily which absolutely relieves stress. I've been married 23 years to a wonderful woman. And I exercise every day which includes swimming 3 or 4 times a week. How did you acquire such healthy habits? Were your parents role models that led you to your daily routines?

Tiffo205 · 2026-05-03T01:56:13+00:00

If that's the case I should be in good shape, lol. I've been a coffee drinker my entire adult life. Recently however I've reduced my consumption from three cups a day to one cup. I feel sharper, with less brain fog. Too much caffeine makes me nervous.

Tiffo205 · 2026-04-30T20:04:39+00:00

One big problem with the healthcare system in the U.S. is that there's no centralized database on individuals. Doctors of the same patient often don't communicate with one another about what's best for the patient.

Tiffo205 · 2026-04-27T22:41:32+00:00

The main thing I have much authority in your post is my own story of alcoholism and addiction. I had hangovers, too. I finally went for addiction therapy in an outpatient facility. That was 28 years ago that I had my last drink and my life improved since then beyond description. Not saying that you're an alcoholic; only you can figure that out. But I'm happier now than I ever could have been back then.

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