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How and why you should increase your social network as you age
My problem is, I just don't like old people.
I saw a picture from my 60th reunion (I didn't go) and thought there is no way in hell I am hanging out with those old people.
I've got a friend - age 64 - and he feels the same way.
My problem is, I just don't like old people.
I saw a picture from my 60th reunion (I didn't go) and thought there is no way in hell I am hanging out with those old people.
I've got a friend - age 64 - and he feels the same way.
Than hang out with young people.
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it depends on your personality and what you do in your life. There was a funny cartoon on fb last year. before covid- artist in his/her studio painting, during covid artist in his/her studio painting, after covid artist in his/her studio painting.. nothing changed. Social networks get in the way. all depends on personality.
Lol that is me. I will say however since we moved to a new area 5 years ago I’ve become very introverted which actually shocks all my friends in another state. I have zero friends in our new state and don’t seek any, and don’t seem to miss them. Busy in the studio, coffee shops ,hiking, museums,road trips , grandchildren. That said I’ll be spending 2 months this summer hanging out with my besties in our previous state.
My problem is, I just don't like old people.
I saw a picture from my 60th reunion (I didn't go) and thought there is no way in hell I am hanging out with those old people.
I've got a friend - age 64 - and he feels the same way.
OMG that is so funny. Our school hosts a reunion each year. I saw pics and thought - who are these old folks? lol
My problem is, I just don't like old people.
I saw a picture from my 60th reunion (I didn't go) and thought there is no way in hell I am hanging out with those old people.
I've got a friend - age 64 - and he feels the same way.
How sad but I suppose it depends. Most of my older friends ( I’m 68) ,same age friends and younger friends ( in my old state ) that I keep up with are actively engaged with hobbies, arts, jobs, activities that make them fun to be around or keep in touch with ( spending 2 months with them and my daughter and grandson this summer).
That said I just haven’t had the time to try and nurture friends in my new state, but it’s nothing to do with age.
I have given up on being "social", meaning having in-person friends.
I am an INTJ and in my affluent small town (where we retired three years ago), if you are not ultra-liberal, "forget it". Also, as we live in a summer tourist area, most of the year-rounders are NOT welcoming to newbies like us.
We still love it where we are, but I am resigned to the fact that if my husband dies before I do, I will have a very lonely time of it because I am NOT willing to move to any kind of ALF or senior community.
Good thing I am an introvert!!
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