Anyone else not given up yet?

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SkibidiBlender@reddit

I’m mid-50s and having the time of my life. It takes more work to stay healthy now (daily gym sessions, supplements, etc) but ai still do all the things I love and I have way more time and resources than I had when I was younger. Wouldn’t change a thing.

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DoublecursedAngel@reddit

I still look for an adultier adult than me. It sucks when others think I am the adult. I’m like, “have you seen my life’s choices?!”

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catshark2o9@reddit

Omg yes. And then the sinking realization that we are considered the adultier adult. Like how? I'm still a girl of 16 lol.

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DoublecursedAngel@reddit

Fr?! Like sometimes I let my 14 year old decide things because she is more responsible than I am.

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catshark2o9@reddit

I'm about to turn 50 but I am back to being the carefree girl I was at 13-15 before life got to me.

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FKpasswords@reddit

My daughter had an engagement party last weekend. Pictures were taken. I look old as dirt. I still go to work everyday and pay my due diligence. I continue to put one foot in front of the other. I just don’t know if I can do it 7 more years. Guess my age….

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chantierinterdit@reddit

58?

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FKpasswords@reddit

Ding ding ding….we have a winner !!

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dingo1967@reddit

I’m 58 and I’m still living my life. Lots of concerts, sporting events, monthly poker game, meeting up with friends, golfing, happy at work, and lots of time with my teenage daughters. I miss playing sports like basketball and football, but life is better than ever for me right now.

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yearsofpractice@reddit

Hey OP. I’ve just turned 50 and life simply couldn’t be better. I’m well aware that life doesn’t much like people being happy, but I’ll ride the wave a long as I can.

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WileyCoyote7@reddit

Nope, not yet. Getting older? Yes, a new wrinkle appears on my face about every six months, my left knee is not fucking around any longer and needs surgery, and pretty sure I have tendonitis in my elbows.

But growing up? Pfft. Whatever. Over my dead body…literally.

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gmkrikey@reddit

Strength training fixed my elbow tendonitis when 18 months of PT did barely anything. Just arm and upper body basics nothing fancy.

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Saint909@reddit

I’m out there enjoying life.

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Myfreakinglyfe@reddit

I’m 53 and finally working in a field I love! I feel like I’m just getting started to enjoy my life.

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ZippyNomad@reddit

Wife became severely chronically ill 8 yrs ago. We had to drop all of our activities that we were doing and planning. So we say fuck it and play video games and do silly art projects when she is having a good day.

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omibus@reddit

This is my wife and I, but I’m the chronically ill one. We watch anime, play video games, paint, sew, she creates costumes for renfairs, etc. I will even go to the renfairs if it is wheelchair accessible.

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smithe68@reddit

Still haven't grown up, still doing fun new and exciting things. Live full die empty and do epic shit are words that describe where I am at in life.

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Elchimpy1@reddit

At 55 and with all the loss that comes with it, I try to live by Dylan Thomas’ poem ‘Do Not Go Gentle into that Good Night’. It’s about fighting the inevitable and using all of your faculties.

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Bahlore@reddit

Cant give up, even if I wanted to; I have a wife and daughter to support. I might someday give up on me, but I'll never give up on them.

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Eisernes@reddit

I was blissfully ignoring my age. This week I was put on Crestor. It is time to embrace my new duties as guardian of my lawn.

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reap718@reddit

As I have gotten older, I’ve become more hopeful and continue to personally grow and learn new things. I like this version of myself, as opposed to the curmudgeon I assumed I would become. It helped me to be surrounded by older people I aspire to be, who still work out, still go to concerts, still live life.

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Solid_Association_49@reddit

My body feels like it’s 80. But in my head? In my head I’m 16.

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RedLily08@reddit

If you really feel 80 try changing your diet. It will probably help

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Solid_Association_49@reddit

Diets ok. I think it’s the 34 years of working labour jobs.

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unconfusedsub@reddit

Yeah I see these very boomer-esque posts. The older I get, the less cynical and the less angry I am. The more go with the flow and chill I've become. All of these people need to f** take an edible and chill out and realize that the whole schtick of Gen. X was we were apathetic. That we weren't our parents.

But like every post here could be written by my parents. And I am 47.

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Ancient-Cow-1038@reddit

Ten years older than you, but fuckin A, my dude. 👏

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Ancient-Cow-1038@reddit

Yes - hard agree. I didn’t spend all this time rolling my eyes at self-interested boomers just to become one.

If you need to put someone else down to be happy then you need to do better. We ain’t special. Our generation had some things better than any other, and some things worse than any other. Just like every other generation.

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mtcrick@reddit

We've slowed down a bit, but we still like to get out and do the fun things we've always done. It's especially incentive to stay fit enough to do them! :)

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chimpyjnuts@reddit

I think in my head I'm still about 35.

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ONROSREPUS@reddit

I hope I am not like that. I don't feel like I am that way and I am not giving up. Things I want to do yet.

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Mental-Artist-6157@reddit

Hubs and I are still roller skating. Down to the youngest who graduates on a few months.

I'M JUST GETTING STARTED.

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Fatherbiff@reddit

Looking forward to the new GTA game to drop, and I have a Star Wars Lego collection.

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CHILLAS317@reddit

Getting back into Legos has been a fantastic ride!

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Chibi-Skyler@reddit

I have Lego strewn all over my house. The Ideas Peanuts:Snoopy's Doghouse is on my Wish List.

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Jas62021@reddit

We’re heading to Universal Orlando for our 25th anniversary. Both my husband and I work out. I’m learning two languages. We’re out here living!

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brokencappy@reddit

Why does it have to be about “giving up”? Unless you mean give up on shit I did not want anyway.

I am serene. I put down loads of crap I was carrying around for years. I figured out I was an introvert living according to extrovert rules. I learned to live according to what I want.

I did not have anything close to this kind of peace and serenity as a young person and would never go back. I am waaaay more chill now than I ever was.

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Bokononfoma@reddit

Yeah, I'm getting less and less cynical every day (most days) by design. I love my simple-ish life with my neighbors and my dog.

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chompy_jr@reddit

I’m gonna turn 60 this year and it’s amazing to see I’m not alone. I’m actually living my best life. I have concert ticket’s lining up the entire summer and into fall. I still enjoy traveling, dive bars, motorcycles and general shenanigans. I also lift, run and go to yoga.

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fastcatdog@reddit

60m run my business,just built a tiny house out back by myself and average 7 hours a week on my mountain bike. No chance you’ll catch me if I’m on my raptor 660r or dirt bike. I’ll stop when they box me up - let’s GO! When I can’t walk I’ll stick 24 volt battery’s in my wheelchair so I can smoke the tires in Costco 🔥🔥🔥😝😝😝😝🤪😁

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CHILLAS317@reddit

I'm 53 and my health has been steadily improving over the past several years, thanks to some (honestly, very minor) lifestyle changes I've made. While no job is ever perfect, as far as that goes I like my job, which is for a large footprint/small operation non-profit that you've probably heard of. My relationship with my wife is great. Honestly these days most of my stressors are from things that are external to me and that should be stressing out any sane person

Nothing is perfect by any means, but things could be a LOT worse. I'm nowhere near turning into a Junior Boomer like half of this sub

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Dextropic@reddit

In my heart of hearts, I'm around 17 to 23.

In my back of backs, I'm definitely 51.

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Oiggamed@reddit

My back turned 50 when I was 16.

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KingPabloo@reddit

Turned 59 this month, going on 19. Still workout, run and generally kick ass. I push myself mentally to learn hard new things all the time. I enjoy people of all ages as much as ever. I love discovering new music and new technology. You get out of life what you put in and I’m disappointed with all the “old” complaints our generation seems to be turning to on Reddit - F that!

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Oiggamed@reddit

I am a poster boy for being a manchild at 56.

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Substantial_Way296@reddit

Bingo

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Substantial_Way296@reddit

I'm never growing up. Wife is always on me for clowning around with our grandson who's 4. I don't care. Were having a blast. Basically financially I'm never getting to retire.. so just trying to be as happy as possible. Trust in Jesus. He's got you.

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PoisonMind@reddit

The boomerism here is getting unbearable. I think I'm going to unsub for a while. The Xennials are still sane.

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MaximumJones@reddit

My 50s have been the greatest time of my life so far.

Life is very good.

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IBroughtWine@reddit

I’m loving life and am nowhere close to giving up.

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sebthelodge@reddit

Hot yoga every day, cut out gluten/dairy/sugar/most meat but still treat myself sometimes, glass of wine a couple times a week, I still can’t believe I am an adult and the 90s were more than 8 yrs ago. I feel like I’m in my 20s in body and mind, and I look and feel better than I have in decades. I’m excited to wake up every day. 49F and my life keeps getting better despite perimenopause and the world being on fire.

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Abject-Roof-7631@reddit

Doesn't wine have sugar

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Nervous-Rooster7760@reddit

Got in shape and living my best empty nester life in my early 50s. I don’t give a fuck about what people think, have means to enjoy myself and with kids out can guilt free focus on what I want. Love my 50s!

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Throwaway7219017@reddit

Are you me?

This is the best I have felt and looked since I was 20.

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Nervous-Rooster7760@reddit

Haha. Same. The time you get back with no school activities is amazing.

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Historical_Project86@reddit

I'm not sure what growing up means. I don't champion "staying young" or giving up, I'm just moving through life. Am I skateboarding at the local park? I am not. I never did though.

BTW, it's impossible to live your best life. This requires comparison, which is impossible. You are living your only life.

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Jbrivermaster@reddit

Second round of late teen years early 20’s for me and the wife. It is so much more fun because we are not broke. It started with 2 jet skis 6 yrs ago. Then 2 sxs’s in the last 2 years. One built for mud parks and one built for mountain trails and rock crawling. Just 3 weeks ago bought a toy hauler because I am done sleeping on the ground in a tent.

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HammerMeUp@reddit

Can't really give up because there isn't anyone to make up for the slack. I am pretty active and constantly working on home projects. Always wanted to do build a house but fixing up a run down one is as close as I'll get. It's hard but fulfilling. And I've done all of it by myself. Even in my downtime I'm out looking for deals on things I need. I've already saved a few thousand by doing that. Scored two new windows last night for $250 that were $1050 originally. It keeps me going and helps my mind be content. My body isn't as happy but it's better than sitting around all the time.

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I-used2B-a-Valkyrie@reddit

I’m too busy chasing my 5yo daughter around and exploring the world through her eyes.

Monday I got a few groceries and I totally rode the buggy in the parking lot yelling “wheeeee” back to my soccer-mom-mobile.

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kegsbdry@reddit

I took on the hobby of riding electric longboards through trails in the woods. I also ride a motorcycle throughout the city...I can finally afford the lifestyle I've been meaning to live.

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LeighofMar@reddit

I'm just living life at every age and stage. I don't pay attention to numbers as they're meaningless. I'm still me. I workout regularly, move every day. Movement is life. And I enjoy wandering, exploring, new adventures even more now as an adult to satisfy my inner child. Don't listen to people who say at X age, everything goes downhill. I understand that's been their experience and I do feel bad for them but dreading aging will only become a self-fulfilling prophecy. Live your life regardless of age and you'll be so much happier and healthier.

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Princess_Jade1974@reddit

I’m not going through a second childhood because I never left the first one.

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Mr_Pink_Eyez@reddit

I never grew up, well maybe for a year or two after my mom died when I was in my early 20s. Stupidly thought conforming would make life easier and better. Decided F it, I was always happier being my true self. I still go to concerts a lot, always on the go and always down to experience new things. I’ve kept my childlike wonder and still have genuine curiosity of the world. I have friends that are in their 20s and 30s that always tell me that I do soooo much and am always doing fun things. Sounds like a lot of people are content with being bored idk.

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Distinct_Magician713@reddit

I'm having a blast!

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DominusGenX@reddit

I guess I should be miserable, asthma in the 80s was not fun, many hospital stays. Had a heart attack and bypass at 39 years old and one month before my 50th birthday i was diagnosed with colorectal cancer. I never really had the opportunity to marry, have kids. I did work, successful enough to have a decent pension that even though medical reasons I can't work anymore, I'm not over run with medical bills (Canada) Own a home, I'm a cinefile, still play Xbox, love sports. I've lived a life with many challenges, going through a difficult one currently but I've always accepted the fight, never given up even at its bleakness. It's a life, it's worth fighting for

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philly-buck@reddit

Dude - I am in the gym 5 mornings a week in different cities and at home on the weekend. I make a good living and interact with all types of different people. I don’t want to retire any time soon. I have way too much energy and having too much fun while continuously learning and growing.

Life is what you make it.

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WalnutTree80@reddit

I'm 56F and feeling half my age! Or so I think, anyway.

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Ray_The_Engineer@reddit

I have both "not given up", and would still like the kids to stay off my lawn. I don't see them as incompatible, lol.

Seriously though, I'm 59/M, active, run 10 miles a week, go backpacking, and stay busy with hobbies and our property. I don't know how else to be.

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Different-Ad-9029@reddit

I don’t give a shit what those kids think. I moved out when I was 12. They stay at home till 26.

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Ok-Limit-9726@reddit

NEVER LET THE OLD MAN/WOMAN IN

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RedLily08@reddit

I feel pretty good. I try to eat healthy and I'm not overweight. I think many post complaining about being are purely because these people are in poor health. They eat shit and then think it's old age. It's not. 40 and isn't old and you should not feel like you are dying at this age. But, try telling people that and you are the enemy even though you are just trying to help them. Anyway, I still feel pretty young. If not for the state the US in terms of politics right now, I'd be almost perfectly happy

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SilverAgeSurfer@reddit

I refuse to be a victim 🖕

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Ok_Industry3016@reddit

Never giving up we are the feral generation. Survivors.

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PizzaWhole9323@reddit

I am divorced and 54 and do not feel the need to deal with idiots anymore. That being said I still love my video games and my podcasts and my YouTube. Walking tours of London for the win.

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Both-Basis-3723@reddit

Going to leave this here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=XnUUuPUmq6w

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Select-Zombie365@reddit

57 this year, body older, mind younger, funds almost zero, but still enjoying what I have in life! Someone always worse off.

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Zen_Hydra@reddit

I didn't think our generation even knew how to quit. It was my understanding that we would all flip-off the apocalyptic nukes as they rained down on us. Maybe that's just me. I've been living with an incurable flavor of lymphoma for the past five-ish years, and while everything about it sucks donkey balls, they are going to have to bury an unwilling and uncooperative corpse. For real though, I don't fault anyone for knowing their limit, or deciding to set down their burden. There is no universal measure of what anyone can be expected to endure, and I respect everyone for being an unwilling participant in this game of life. The underlying facts of which include, that it's hard, and that it inevitably ends. Until such a time as we invent a truly universal metric, I refuse to be too judgmental about how folks navigate life.

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sorieno@reddit

Well said 💪

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Timely-Youth-9074@reddit (OP)

Sure, I just feel that we’re not actually that old!

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Retracnic@reddit

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9A6ctjHAxE

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TheNolaCatLady@reddit

I haven't really grown up, but I have always wanted people to stay the fuck off of my lawn. It's MY fucking yard, not the community park. GTFO.

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Technical_Chemistry8@reddit

Give up? I'm 57 just getting started o7

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AnastasiaNo70@reddit

Just finished a big painting today. I’m having lots of fun.

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vankirk@reddit

Nowhere near giving up. I'm going to see Qrion and Messane Friday night. Never heard of them? You must be old, lol.

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dinkyyo@reddit

53, started lifting weights again in August, working out 5-6x a week plus rowing and Peloton. Why? Second kid coming in July. It’s not fashionable to have hope right now which fits into my punk aesthetic just fine.

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cbawiththismalarky@reddit

I love my rowing machine

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cbawiththismalarky@reddit

No where near, 57 and still going strong

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metatron7471@reddit

Right now on a snowboard trip in Les Deux Alpes, France. Brought 4 boards. Yeah my lower back hurts but I´m ripping harder than 95% of the youngsters.

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Comedywriter1@reddit

I haven’t grown up. I just got back from a four-day film festival. (Charley Boorman introduced Excalibur, while Beatie Edney did a Q&A before Highlander.) Young me would be pretty delighted.

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daemonhat@reddit

i'm getting there. had some solicitors at the door today. i just pointed at the sign that said No Soliciting, Thank You. that being said, farts are never not funny.

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Solid_Association_49@reddit

If you don’t laugh at farts you have the same amount of farts but less laughter in your life.

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gmkrikey@reddit

I’m doing great. 60. Retired two months ago. Married empty nester. Kids all employed and grandkids are great.

I’ve had some health challenges over the years but I’m healthy overall. I’m training for a half Ironman triathlon. I strength train 3x a week.

Don’t let the old man in. Especially the grumpy old man.

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Insightseekertoo@reddit

I have good days and bad days. I lost my job, so my retirement is sketchy after my divorce. I am healthy and want to work because my job is fun. Unfortunately, my industry had an agism issue. I'll figure something out.

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RetroBerner@reddit

WTF is an SI joint? I'm still staying up all night, smoking piles of herb and watching cartoons, so yeah I guess that's me too