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Why didn't anyone tell me?
How Does Aging Change Our Perception of Ourselves?
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The discussion revolves around the changes in self-perception associated with aging, particularly in the context of personal experiences and reflections within a community. Participants share their thoughts on how aging affects their views of themselves and their peers, often invoking nostalgia and humor.
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Main Points Raised
- Some participants express surprise at the passage of time and the changes it brings to their self-perception.
- There is a sense of nostalgia as participants reflect on their younger selves and the early days of their interactions.
- Some participants note that many from their earlier group are no longer active, with some having passed away, which evokes a sense of loss.
- Humor is used by some participants to cope with the realities of aging and to engage with each other about their experiences.
- One participant suggests that acknowledging the changes brought by aging is a natural part of the conversation.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally share a common sentiment regarding the effects of aging on self-perception, but there is no explicit consensus on how to frame these changes or the implications they carry.
Contextual Notes
Participants' reflections are influenced by personal experiences and the dynamics of their community, which may not fully capture the broader implications of aging.
Who May Find This Useful
Individuals interested in the psychological and social aspects of aging, as well as those reflecting on their own experiences within community settings.
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I'm pretty sure we did. Long time, no see/her, td!tribdog said:
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Was I listening?
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Maybe, but not paying attention. You'd have to ask Evo.tribdog said:
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My wife just started searching tribdog on the internet. I asked her not to, but she doesn't listen to me. Everyone who knows me please zip it!Astronuc said:
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Wow. How many of the old group are still here?Astronuc said:
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Hard to say. Some are still around, but not as active. Others have moved on with life outside of PF. A few old timers have passed away.tribdog said:
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Ah, the stories that could be told.tribdog said:
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At our age they may have really moved on. :(Astronuc said:
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That was a horrible thing to say. Sorry. Remember how young we were when this started?tribdog said:
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Making a last minute effort to win Funniest Member of 2021?tribdog said:
(Good to see you back)
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Wow, blast from the past.
Who's next? LisaB, MIH, Moonie, turbo?
Who's next? LisaB, MIH, Moonie, turbo?
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Not really. It was a natural thing to say. One of thing things you notice most about being old is how weird it feels to be the same age as all those OLD people.tribdog said:
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