Is there anything good about getting old?

[Will B Good]

10 hours ago, georgegeorgia said:

Enjoy the next 10 years you have left ,it could go quick 

 

 

Yes.....just started to panic about that.....so many women and so little time.

[OneMoreFarang]

51 minutes ago, Will B Good said:

Yes.....just started to panic about that.....so many women and so little time.

 

That reminds me of a preamble of a book which I read many years ago. It was something like:

You can't make love to all women in this world. But at least you should try. 

[StreetCowboy]

On 12/8/2024 at 4:59 PM, novacova said:

I don’t spend time thinking about it at all.

It’s the same and plan on continuing unless I come down with a severe case of dementia, then I’ll find a high spot to leap from for a last fun adventure.

Staying physically, mentally and socially active is paramount for a long fulfilling life.

You’re kidding yourself.  The first thing you lose with dementia is self-awareness.  You can’t fix dementia, but you can avoid it by going early.

[donmuang37]

On 12/8/2024 at 1:25 PM, OneMoreFarang said:

When I was young, I remember some songs telling me life gets better when one is older, and I laughed about them. 

Now I am getting old, and I am not looking forward to getting any older.

 

Maybe the people who worked in some boring job all their life and who had to take care of children are happy when they finally retire. No work anymore, no annoying children anymore, time for hobbies.

Personally, I like my job. I never wanted children and never had children. Sometimes my life was busier, sometimes not so much. I always had a home, nice enough food, I lived where I wanted to live, had friends, had my hobbies, and I lived happily most of my life. I always lived in the now and didn't save a lot for a future when I am old. I am still ok with money, but I don't have enough until I am 90. But why would I want to be 80 or 90? It's not getting better.

 

How about you? Is there anything in your life that is more fun with 60, 70, 80, 90 or whatever? Or is it just living another year, with a little more medial issues, with a little less power?

Better be careful.  My dad died at age 61.  I retired at 65 and only expected to be around for 2 or 3 years.  Now I'm 87 and still enjoying life!!   My average life expectancy is 5 years!!  It could happen to you, so be careful with your money!  Fortunately, I have two US government pensions and my retirement account have grown substantially since I got here in 2022 because I have been judicious about withdrawals.  A word to the wise!

[georgegeorgia]

5 hours ago, donmuang37 said:

Better be careful.  My dad died at age 61.  I retired at 65 and only expected to be around for 2 or 3 years.  Now I'm 87 and still enjoying life!!   My average life expectancy is 5 years!!  It could happen to you, so be careful with your money!  Fortunately, I have two US government pensions and my retirement account have grown substantially since I got here in 2022 because I have been judicious about withdrawals.  A word to the wise!

87?

Thankyou for your service 

Many on here won't make 87 because they are bitter and angry 

[OneMoreFarang]

7 hours ago, georgegeorgia said:

87?

Thankyou for your service 

Many on here won't make 87 because they are bitter and angry 

If bitter and angry would be a reason to die, then there would be a lot less people out there.

 

[steven100]

With the onset of Alzheimer's disease 

 

you get to meet new friends everyday ...

[Hummin]

4 minutes ago, steven100 said:

With the onset of Alzheimer's disease 

 

you get to meet new friends everyday ...

It's alot of frustration becoming demented, tragic illness and needs great care and resources 

[PeachCH]

No! It sucks 😞.period 

[harryviking]

The best thing about getting old is that it will soon be all over! LOL! Getting tired of repeating everything over and over again...😂

[portisaacozzy]

Yes, people help you cross the road even though you didnt want to go !

[NORDO]

Sure there is:

 

If you have good pensions or Bank account, then you don't have to chase the ladies.   They chase you.

[OneMoreFarang]

26 minutes ago, NORDO said:

Sure there is:

 

If you have good pensions or Bank account, then you don't have to chase the ladies.   They chase you.

 

I have no issues with ladies chasing me. Mostly the old and ugly and desperate.

I prefer the innocent cuties who are too shy to chase anyone. 

 

[Easterneye]

Depends on the luck of the draw health wise I think firstly no matter how well off you are .

 

I was extremely lucky until a couple of years ago , then the inevitable one in two of us cancer arrived followed by a year of hell treatments which then caused another major set of probs ,, however back on a better situation now , looking forward to some more time and the glass ( non alcohol ) is back half full again making the most of each day

Good health everyone 

[Presnock]

well, had a great career, lived and worked in many great countries with a wife and daughter.  That wife passed away with cancer, daughter grew up, intelligent and has a great life now.  Second wife (Thai) came along when I least expected it, career over, married her, and we have a daughter now in college.  Greatest time of my life still - thought that same feeling before I married again so much much older now but still loving life, don't have hardly any of the worries and couldn't possibly care if folkls like me or not as I am happy and enjoy life with my family in Thailand.  I take care of my health, exercise, eat well, no drugs, or alcohol nor illnesses during my life!

[Kenny Boy]

Yes, you’re nearer death.

[Presnock]

40 minutes ago, Kenny Boy said:

Yes, you’re nearer death.

yes, every person faces that from the day that they are born! No escape, just like taxes!

[newnative]

     I was going to answer 'No' but came up with two things for me.  1.  More free time than when I was younger and working, sometimes two jobs.   2.  More money to do things in the more free time I have.

[CM Dad]

On 12/8/2024 at 1:25 PM, OneMoreFarang said:

When I was young, I remember some songs telling me life gets better when one is older, and I laughed about them. 

Now I am getting old, and I am not looking forward to getting any older.

 

Maybe the people who worked in some boring job all their life and who had to take care of children are happy when they finally retire. No work anymore, no annoying children anymore, time for hobbies.

Personally, I like my job. I never wanted children and never had children. Sometimes my life was busier, sometimes not so much. I always had a home, nice enough food, I lived where I wanted to live, had friends, had my hobbies, and I lived happily most of my life. I always lived in the now and didn't save a lot for a future when I am old. I am still ok with money, but I don't have enough until I am 90. But why would I want to be 80 or 90? It's not getting better.

 

How about you? Is there anything in your life that is more fun with 60, 70, 80, 90 or whatever? Or is it just living another year, with a little more medial issues, with a little less power?

Most people don't want to die unless they are in terrible pain and/or suffering from some severe illness.  However, most people who are in their 70s want to be 80 and most people in their 80s want to be 90.  Enjoy life while you can.

[hotandsticky]

16 minutes ago, CM Dad said:

Most people don't want to die unless they are in terrible pain and/or suffering from some severe illness.  However, most people who are in their 70s want to be 80 and most people in their 80s want to be 90.  Enjoy life while you can.

 

 

I think you have that the wrong way round. Everyone that I know wants to be 10 years younger.

[In Full Agreement]

On 12/8/2024 at 1:27 PM, Jingthing said:

Less time to worry about running out of money?

 

 

Actually the opposite is likely true.    Chances are the older guy has more money than ever before.

 

 

[Jingthing]

6 minutes ago, In Full Agreement said:

 

 

Actually the opposite is likely true.    Chances are the older guy has more money than ever before.

 

 

I would say that would depend on the specific person's situation.

In any case for non Elon Musk types, there is always some chance of being financially wiped out in old age and for people who no longer have any earning power it's a predictable thing to worry about.