Has anyone else noticed that as they get older, their tolerance for things goes WAY down?
I used to be VERY tolerant. Nothing really bugged me. Now? Oh, lord!
People who shuffle their feet really bother me. People who chew loudly bother me. People who have poor grooming bother me. Children playing outside after dark really bother me. Heck, kids in general who aren't behaved in general bother me.
I'm only 26 and I'm turning into a crotchety old lady! I'll bet it only gets worse, too. At 26, I am a lot less hesitant about calling people on things that bother me. Just the other day, I yelled at some kids who were messing around on a my husbands motorcycle. I was mostly worried that it would fall and squish one of them, but it made me REALLY angry. Like, enraged! I went and found their parents who were drinking beer in their apartment. WTF? Then I lit into this lady about keeping and eye on her child, teaching her child about safety and not drinking at 6 pm.
2007-11-09 09:22:45 · 8 answers · asked by Yup Yup Yuppers 7 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
All the adults in the house were drunk at 6pm. While there kids were running around setting off car alarms and playing on motorcycles!
Oh, my tolerance is so low that I have fantasies about buying a 50 acre ranch I found and building a fortress with completely sound-proof walls.
Anybody else find that as they get older, their tolerance goes down the crapper?
2007-11-09 09:25:47 · update #1
Oh, I'm not irrational. I'm not even particularly rude (since rudeness is one of the things I can't tolerate). It's not day to day frustration, either. For the most part, I find myself rolling my eyes, rather than getting physically angry. I don't internalize, either. I despise modern medicine (not that I don't go to the doctor, I do!) and refuse to take antibiotics (unless I MUST) and I won't take antidepressants. It's not severe enough for that. I'm probably just PMS and that's why I feel the need to vent!
2007-11-09 10:24:24 · update #2
I am 24, I have found myself in the same situation. I actually believe its because we are sick of BS. At least it is for me. I am sick and tired of things that are wrong and unnecessary. I used to be A LOT better and taking a deep breath and smiling and letting things roll off me then I am now.
I am patient with kids however, don't have any of my own, however am an aunt. I am perfectly patient with kids...in my mind I know its not their fault and only acting their age or doing what they have been taught. However, if they are misbehaving i do tense up and silently get pissed at the parents IF i don't see them at all correcting them. I would never say anything. That doesn't mean that I am not pissed..just i know when to keep my mouth shut!
However, with ANY adult that pisses me off and doesn't act like an adult I call them on it. I start off nice then i turn into a female dog. It is just what happens....My expectations of people is to act their age IN EVERY WAY!!
2007-11-09 09:37:20 · answer #1 · answered by Jewels 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, I get annoyed at things but not angry!
snapping gum in one's mouth
the shuffling of feet
foul language coming out of kids.. and adults, particularly when it's directed at someone.. oh that sends me bonkers,
Bullying of kids, by kids, in the mall. I usually say something
School-aged girls dressing way to provocatively - where are their parent(s)?
Discourteous people at restaurants/stores - whether they be a server or customer. Why be that way? Being nice takes less energy!
Littering... ARG!
People walking past the elderly really quickly and often bumping into them.. just slow down a little when passing people that are using canes or just having a hard time walking!
Wow, I sound really angry.. but don't worry I am not really.. these are just my pet peeves hahaha
As for the drunk parents... is this a usual state of affairs? Are the kids being neglected or abused? Poor kids if it is that way! Maybe keep an eye on the situation and call someone if you deem it necessary!! Also keep in mind, it takes a community to raise a child so you are doing your part by protecting them from harm and letting them know it's not ok to touch other people's propety!
2007-11-09 09:36:49 · answer #2 · answered by elementoflife 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sorry you're having such a time of it lately but I'm kind of glad you're taking responsibility for your feelings and being a "crotchety old lady". A lesser person would blame everyone else.
In a word: yoga. Or vacation. Take your pick!
2007-11-09 09:32:29 · answer #3 · answered by Lyn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You sould tell your doctor about your sudden change in mood and personalilty. Such changes can be syptoms of serious physical problems.
I'm 61 and am only intolerant in private. My husband gets an earful once in a while, but I seldom tell an offender he has bugged me.
2007-11-09 09:42:30 · answer #4 · answered by Patsy A 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
at 26 yrs old no.. but try being 38 yrs old then start yelling about tolerance levels.. lots of luck... need to see a dr. about some antidepressants or nerve meds to calm you down.. something has happened recently that you need to vent out so that you can be your usuall happy self
2007-11-09 09:29:29 · answer #5 · answered by julie m 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes. Cant stand other people kids but tolerate my own. I am a grumpy 27yr old with head of a 107yr old
2007-11-09 09:29:38 · answer #6 · answered by Danielle R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like the problem is you not age. i am older than you and i am very tolerant
2007-11-09 09:29:50 · answer #7 · answered by kleighs mommy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
talk to your family doctor.
You need treatment.
Sounds like you have an imbalance and need to have it investigated to ensure there isnt something serious going on.
2007-11-13 05:13:51 · answer #8 · answered by J W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋