sidneykaler

Based on this comment you are way more mature and insightful than I was at 14 (I am a senior citizen). I was probably a typical 14 year old back in the late 60’s and engaged in my share of immature and boorish behavior. I also thought I knew way more than I did and I cringe when I… Read More

I’m not sure how common asexuality is. When I was single in my mid 20’s I briefly dated a woman who I’m pretty sure was asexual (based on her behavior and comments hinting at it). I thought at first that maybe she was a lesbian but in the closet and dated men just for show. But I… Read More

What you are describing is not at all unusual. I am a Boomer and my mother still treated me like her 12 year old son even when I was well into my 30’s. I had a very good relationship with my mom when I was growing up but that all changed when I became an adult and especially after… Read More

That seems to be true from my perspective as a Boomer. When I was growing up in white middle class suburbia in the ‘60’s I was always outside playing with the other kids in my neighborhood. Now as a senior citizen when I drive through suburban neighborhoods I never see kids outside… Read More

That’s what jobs are for most people across the generations. My parents, who were members of “The Greatest Generation” ( they were born in the 1920’s), hated their jobs (Engineer and Teacher) starting in their early 40’s but stuck it out because they had my brother and I to support.… Read More

#16: Feel like they can’t tell their parents they are no longer Christians (among other issues): I’m a Boomer and I had this issue with my parents who are both deceased. I rebelled against religion (my family were Methodists) when I was 15 when I refused to go to church with my parents… Read More

millenialshrimp: my friend is also a narcissist and always has been. His narcissism is a cover for his very deep seeded insecurities and when someone engages in behavior towards him that threatens to expose these insecurities he becomes very defensive and very nasty. One of the ways… Read More

#7: don’t share stuff with co-workers; just mind your own business. Basically true but I would modify it a little to say be careful what you share with your coworkers. When you are in a friendship with a coworker or coworkers there can come a time when in order to do your job… Read More

#3: better to be alone than in an abusive relationship and hope it gets better. Absolutely true: when I was single in my mid 20’s I dated a woman who used and abused me for her own sick enjoyment. She played me like a yo-yo and I fell for it like an idiot. I finally went to see… Read More

I am 69 and I have exercised 6 days a week for many years. It is just part of my routine and it pays big dividends. I try and make exercising as convenient as possible which is key: I have a home gym I bought from Busy Body in my garage. I alternate resistance training with hikes… Read More