Have you mellowed out with age?

officerripley said:
Same here. And it's not for lack of trying; sometimes you get put--usually by family/spouses/loved ones--in circumstances beyond your control that you can't do a thing about. And if one more person says to me, "Oh, stop worrying! You should just relax!", I'm not sure what I'll do. :(
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my pet hate when someone has caused me real stress by their actions..is for them to say ''stop upsetting yourself ''...

I never upset myself.. they upset ME... :eek:
 
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officerripley said:
Same here. And it's not for lack of trying; sometimes you get put--usually by family/spouses/loved ones--in circumstances beyond your control that you can't do a thing about. And if one more person says to me, "Oh, stop worrying! You should just relax!", I'm not sure what I'll do. :(
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I completely hear you here. :( I don't know what I'd do without the cats.
 
I used to run a marathon with everything.
That has changed.....I made myself change.
Much calmer, slowed down the anxiety.
I’ve written off those that have caused hurt.
I’m happy with who I am.
So...that’s my version of mellowing out.....and it’s working.
 
I know I've mellowed with age, but like @Pinky I've always been pretty mellow, even in my younger days. I've gotten more mellow since retiring, the workplace was many times a source of aggravation and stress, that is all history now.

I look at the big picture a lot more in my old age, makes any problems I do have seem smaller with perspective of so many others who have had a much harder life and physical disabilities since birth or in their adult years. Having lost close relatives, who never had the privilege of reaching my age of 69, had made me appreciate life and the world around me even more.

I've always lived a simple life and appreciated nature, now I've slowed down I can soak in the positive beauty and let it soothe my soul. ☮️
 
Yes, I have mellowed but it is not due to old age but due to retirement. When I was working and emails were coming in fast and furious I was always on edge and impatient in every situation. At the grocery store, I was always the one huffing and puffing and wringing my hands to get through the line because I knew I needed to get back to work. Now that I don't need to answer to anyone but myself I am fine with waiting for whatever time it takes. What else do I have to do?

Sure, I am impatient when it comes to incompetence but even that doesn't get me that upset anymore. I know I am in the last phase of my life, so why not enjoy it and minimize the stress?
 
Yea, it is difficult to make me angry, but garish words and arguements upset me, if you continue I'll revert to what I was.
 
hollydolly said:
Nope I haven't mellowed, I'm still a firecracker..I'm an Aries.. I'll always be impatient with things and people who peep me off... , the only thing now is that I just can't be bothered arguing with people.. so I don't... I just walk away after a minute or 2 of shouting my grievances , but . or.. if online the ignore button is my best buddy...
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I haven't mellowed at all. I'm a scorpio and I have always been outspoken, and haven't cared what anyone thinks of me. However, it does take longer before I get blazing mad these days. Then there is my DH who is and has always been very mellow and thoughtful, so he helps keep me from doing some really dumb things.
 
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