???Is this great or what???
Find a Conversation
???Is this great or what???
| Wed, 02-23-2005 - 10:06am |
I just want to emphasize with this posting what everyone who regularly writes notes on this board probably already knows: that it is really wonderful to have a place to go (this board) where you can discuss personal/embarrassing/all-kinds-of problems that you don't want to talk about with your friends in the town where you live. And even though those who answer questions on boards like this are people you will never meet, they nevertheless venture forth to try to help you (and each other). As you well know, this is a wonderful gift to everyone who uses the Internet! I received some very helpful responses to my problem (posted as ??Is this important or stupid??), and I am grateful to those who posted.
Also, I want to say one more thing to everyone on this board, who I have gathered are much younger than I am (67 years). Just remember that there are nice men/women out there, so don't give up. And okay, so you're getting older and possibly more frustrated with the dating process, just remember that you will run into some of the nicest people after you get old. I think this is due to several factors. 1. People get some of their prickly points rubbed/knocked off as the years pass by, and they are all dragged through some pretty awful life experiences. 2. Some of the nicest men/women are widowers/widows by the time they get to their 60's. 3. Most older people realize that time is running out, and it is foolish to waste time playing games with others. 4. Older people find out what real loneliness is in this youth-crazed culture, and they tend to be much more appreciative when they find a good friend/companion/whatever.
So again, I am so glad you are all out there supporting each other and keep up the good work! An old tea drinker
Also, I want to say one more thing to everyone on this board, who I have gathered are much younger than I am (67 years). Just remember that there are nice men/women out there, so don't give up. And okay, so you're getting older and possibly more frustrated with the dating process, just remember that you will run into some of the nicest people after you get old. I think this is due to several factors. 1. People get some of their prickly points rubbed/knocked off as the years pass by, and they are all dragged through some pretty awful life experiences. 2. Some of the nicest men/women are widowers/widows by the time they get to their 60's. 3. Most older people realize that time is running out, and it is foolish to waste time playing games with others. 4. Older people find out what real loneliness is in this youth-crazed culture, and they tend to be much more appreciative when they find a good friend/companion/whatever.
So again, I am so glad you are all out there supporting each other and keep up the good work! An old tea drinker

Thank you for that post. It's true; as you get older you probably think to yourself, why did I sweat the small stuff when I was younger, LOL.
I agree; try to be grateful for what you do have instead of what you don't. Also be optomistic for the future whether it's relationships or business. Life is short and complaining is truly wasted energy and the attitude and energy you put out there will bounce back on you; people like to be around positive, happy people. Sure, we're human and get down from time to time but going thru life with a chip on your shouloder isn't very value added to anyone including yourself! :-)
Cheers,
Peanut
>>remember that you will run into some of the nicest people after you get old.<<
Oh, I don't know about that. I think I'm getting grumpier and meaner as I get older. My life's ambition is to become that really mean old bastard who sits on the front porch, half drunk all day long, and yells at the kids "GET OFF MY LAWN, YOU LITTLE JERKS" and shoots at their dogs with a BB gun.
:)
No, seriously- I think that there's two ways we can go as we age. We can let life's experiences grind us down and turn us into bitter, angry people; or we can let life teach us what's truly important, what matters, and enjoy ourselves as much as possible along the way.
Unfortunately, not everyone takes the second path. :(