I believe what I say, I just shouldn't always SAY it. It's not hormonal, because I had a total hysterectomy a year and a half ago. .........Has anyone else experienced this?
2007-12-02 10:15:16 · 27 answers · asked by shermynewstart 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Senior Citizens
Yes, absolutely. Age has definitely loosened my tongue. I don't have the time or energy to try to interpret double talk. My motto - say what you mean and mean what you say. The world would be so much better if we only could.
2007-12-02 11:30:59 · answer #1 · answered by Just Hazel 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I found that before I retired I was careful, being afraid that I would offend someone.
I was out in the work a day world and dealing with associates and also spent many years dealing with my kids teacher for years on end.
Once I retired I finally reached the point that I was tired of the know it all type and decided if they were going to come in my home/my space that they could leave their B___ SH__ at the door.
At the age of 72 I don't want negative people to come into my sanctuary and spread it any more.
I need a laugh everyday and slowly they have got the message and I'm much happier. I'm not sure if they are, but "Frankly I don't give a damn."
Been there. Done that. I rest my case.
I havent had a hysterectomy.
2007-12-02 18:45:56 · answer #2 · answered by DeeJay 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I haven't experienced a hysterectomy, lately but I had a colonoscopy!
To be serious, I have felt that older people should be in places where there opinions would help!
There's nothing more frustrating than having a good idea, and no one wanting to hear it!
I spend to much time telling my kids the right thing to do, and getting a predictable responce.
Go Figure!
2007-12-02 22:40:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mother has experienced this. She was always a quiet woman who NEVER swore or complained a lot or even complain at a minimum. But, she had a hysterectomy after 5 kids, she lost her husband and both her parents, and now at the age of 65...she ALWAYS says what she thinks. She has done a 180.
2007-12-02 18:27:25 · answer #4 · answered by mirmade13 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, it's just the opposite with me, but depending on the topic of course. If I feel that my opinion might shed some light on a subject I will offer an opinion. If the subject is likely to cause a wide differing of opinions and possibly be argumentative, then I'll pass. But I'm much more open to say what I feel about any given subject than I used to be.
2007-12-02 19:33:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah it happens to me all the time.
The only thing is , is I am a male . And I am only 43.
So maybe it is not hormones but An age thing instead.
Maybe after we reach a certain age, We just subconsciously Don't care what we say anymore. Whether we should or not.
2007-12-02 18:26:56 · answer #6 · answered by bakerone 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Near there but age does not matter to me. Since young, i have always been speaking my honest opinions. I believe in speaking and doing things without fear or favor. I am a WYSIWYG. No false pretences and no dramas for me ... Whatever I do, someone is watching from above... thats all that matters.
2007-12-03 10:56:30 · answer #7 · answered by Sal SR 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess it comes with age. I'm past 50 and I speak my mind...express my opinions even to strangers. I didn't use to when I was younger. I had answers and views but I was too timid to voice them out; I just kept it to myself. But with age, I have become more braver or, shall I say, darer in expressing my opinions. And you're absolutely right, it is harder not to express ourselves...it becomes difficult to just keep silent.
2007-12-02 18:43:47 · answer #8 · answered by annabelle p 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it might be getting older, I believe the things I say too, but I don't always say them, sometimes it is just easier not to say them or hurt others because of how you feel, we mellow out... and I think it may be our lack of hormones... I had that done too and sometimes I think I am crazy... no one told me that was going to happen!
2007-12-02 19:38:43 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LOL
When I hit fifty I actually made myself voice my opinion more, now a few years past that, I realized unless I am asked, nobody wants to hear it. Which is ok, I am ready to not converse as much. More time for pleasent memories
2007-12-02 20:15:59 · answer #10 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋