What have you all learnt by growing older?

That it sucks!

The "pendulum" never swings back.

People never returned to rationality, conservatism, or moral revival.

Things can keep getting worse and worse.

Politicians keep getting more corrupt and keep spending more money and grabbing more power.

People keep doing nothing about it.

They just sink into degradation along with their government.

Death will come as a relief.

things that took two days to heal, now takes two months

Look who's talking...LEARNED! It's LEARNED! Hypocrite.

That the majority of people are stupid because they don't agree with me. Oh, and BunBun is crazy, crazy, crazy.

Think ahead and have back-up plans. Be good to your family and friends (if you're lucky enough to have them), they're the most important things in your life.

Brush and floss at least 2 times a day. Take your time flossing. Almost all cavities and decay originate between your teeth.

We're a culture and society that worships youth. Youth is fleeting. Me and you both know how fast it fades.

didn't lean much did you?

Eat your dessert first.

There's a lot of bastards out there.

Women should not be allowed to drive.

I learned that learnt isn't a real word.

The meaning of LIFE = survival.

I guess that answers my question. Doesn't mean that miracles are ruled out, though. God can do things that mere mortals cannot do. Even with you, Brief.

how to fuck

That people hold each other back without knowing how or why they do.

And how Brief needs to get saved lol

I now realize why old people know so much. Or at least many of them. I know way way more than kids understand i do. It gets frustrating at times because you just have to watch. No one listens to old people anymore. Oh well

I learned to think for myself, have my own opinions and not feel led to follow after others without deciding my own mind first. I am much less easily embarrassed, influenced, manipulated, used, abused, or convinced. I have learned to take a good, long, slow time getting to know people, of either sex, because it takes quite some time and different life events and circumstances for their true self and motives, and secrets to come out. I have learned not to pay attention to flatterers, but rather to people of substance and sincerity. I learned that any experience can be more easily endured if I think ahead five minutes to when the ordeal will be over (helps a lot with awful things like medical tests, or other anxiety causing moments in life). I have learned that some friends are only there to use you as filler until they run into the next man they can tie down, not really friends much at all. I learned that the to-do list can roll into the next day, and the next, and the world will not fall apart. I learned that arriving 10 minutes early has serious advantages - making an entrance is not always what it's cracked up to be. I learned that a gift truly does open the way for the giver - never show up empty handed. I learned that most (not all) people (including myself) don't need you to tell them their problems, how they are screwing up, what they are doing wrong, they already know quite well... that old, "If you can't say something nice...", it is good advice. I learned that it is best to ask a person if they really want to hear all about one of your favorite topics, before you wear them down for 45 minutes. I learned that people who cannot spell well, may be actually quite brilliant in many other areas, just not at spelling - no idea why that is, but it is. I learned that you really cannot empathize with a person the way they need you to, if you have not been there yourself. I learned that sleep is essential, and noise can be stressful. I learned that classical music helps me think straight and be more productive, even though I never would have imagined I could possibly like it (I'm still very selective). I could go on... but nahhh.

Sorry, I didn't learn how not to type a wall of text.

Well put!

Bills suck

That they say don't touch the red wire for a reason

Love those around you and cherish the moments,next thing you know people are gone.

Quit bitching about little trivial things,they pass.

Keep toxic people away,but always forgive.

That older people know better.

That some old guy is looking back at me from a mirror wherever i go.
Not to expect too much. It is enough to be who you are. That to be true is alot easier than being fake.

Quite a ride though, full of indignity and awe. Creator must have a sense of humour.

I learnt that learned, was either yokel west country in the UK or a professor might be learnED. The rest of us learnt.

one other thing though,there is people out there,they will never forgive you,it may be something small to you but to them,they will never forget.

Many people in general are good in nature,but they are also selfish,children.

A friend i have known since i was 13 (iam 45 soon 46) we hooked up last year,he said .

What happened to you? you used to be the party guy everything lots of people around etc and all of the suddenm you just vanished,no one knew where you went etc"


I told him the truth which i will share here,now,i was done with people,i was only 23 but i had enough,so i left,everything.

He did not understand i looking back on my life i can see why he felt that way,money,women etc.

I crashed,i needed to find myself,i never did tbh in those years,just trouble and learned alot.

One advice i give if you are not comfortable being you,or need others to make you happy,you are far from complete.

By the time I have learned the 'correct response' I'm too old for it to be of any practical use.