Are you set in your ways or open to new experiences?

[Born_To_Lose]

I have had my share of new experiences, but if any new experiences don't require a lot of extra effort, I may be open to something new. I would really like to meet a lady that enjoys going to the theater.

 

[Alizerine]

I do what I can handle. Last weekend I skipped an outdoor party. Too hot, too old, too tired. I did some reading in a comfy chair in an air conditioned space. Another time I might join them.

 

[Naturally]

My mind readily contemplates new experiences
My body says, What ?? Are you kidding me ?

 

[helenbacque]

Open to new experiences? Yes, in my younger days but I did have my limits. Once turned down offer of free bungee jump in New Zealand. Seriously considered it, was tempted but chickened out. I was 60 at the time and signing waiver was mandatory.

 

[PeppermintPatty]

Both. I’m stubborn and set in my ways but open to new ideas and ways of doing things.

 

[DebraMae]

Some ways work for me so I am "set" in them. However I am always open to adventures if it is something I want to do. I am pickier about what I want to do than I used to be.

 

[Capt Lightning]

I don't like the idea of getting out of one's comfort zone. I've spent too much of my life being uncomfortable for no reason.

As to trying new things, I'm interested in trying VR. If that counts as a new experience, I'm in.

If the new experience carries the (higher) risk of getting ill, hurt or dead, I'll pass. Those are not on my bucket list.

Ah, but that's what you should do. It's all to do with 'Micromorts' - the chance in a million that you will snuff it. When you are young, the chances of dying of natural causes is very low and so indulging in risky activities is unwise. However as you age, the balance changes and the chances of dying naturally overtakes the risk of dying from an accident. Older people should therefore be more open to taking risks.

 

[caramel]

Older people should therefore be more open to taking risks.

lol Odd logic. The benefits have to outweigh the risks or that's just a case of people getting more stupid as they age.

I'm not that old (or unhappy) that I need to help death along.

 

[Capt Lightning]

Firstly, I'm not the first to suggest this approach. There is a considerable amount of reading available online about this. It may be 'odd', but it is logical as the risk involved in any activity remains fairly constant. I'm not that ancient or unhappy either, but I'd hate to be spending my last days regretting not having done things.

 

[caramel]

I'd hate to be spending my last days regretting not having done things.

. . . and I'd just want to be alive more. To each their own.

I'd be interested to see this literature. A quick search didn't turn up anything for me. I read the entire wiki on micromorts. It doesn't talk about the concept of taking more risk as people age. The micromorts also differ a lot between countries.