The Beauty of Getting Older

[Oshkosh60]

The best thing I learned after hitting fifty was that I needed the courage to reassess and unthinkable everything that I thought I knew about life. At sixty five I am still active and don't take my health for granted. Intimacy is still wonderful and I do want to explore a bit, knock a few more things off of the bucket list. I appreciate family and friends a great deal more and the small beauty and wonders of nature.

Didn't make the time and could have cared less when I was younger

 

[armyjoe19k]

Cataracts haha, 58 and I had to have cataract surgery!

 

[RockOn2019]

There is beauty in almost everything around us—we just need to open our eyes and truly see it. Sometimes it’s easy to get caught up in comparing ourselves to unrealistic standards or feeling discouraged by the challenges we face. These days, I have to stick to a strict diet and Buy Ozempic Online to help manage my health, which isn’t always easy. But you know what? Despite all that, I still believe my body is beautiful. It might not fit the typical mold or what society often calls “perfect,” but it’s mine—strong, resilient, and worthy of love. Learning to appreciate that has been a huge part of my journey.

 

[MrMannson]

I feel the older I get, the more sexually “open” I get. Twenty years ago I never EVER would have become aroused at the sight of another cock, or even getting hard looking at shemales. Not sure what happened, but it was like a light switch. I’m trying to open up to my wife but she is entering menopause and we are dealing with enough as it is. And on top of it all is my public sector job, where I can almost see the world imploding if they would find out my sexual openness. Maybe things will change closer to mid-50’s, but for right now, I have a full plate!!

 

[AG31]

Not sure what happened, but it was like a light switch.

Me too. Light switch illuminating an appreciation for male physicality. I'm female.

 

[Wag_that_tail86]

Gaining perspective, letting go of things that don't matter, taking time to appreciate beauty...these have helped me become more accepting of things, including my own sexuality. Maybe it has changed, or I simply realized what was always there, either way I feel calmer, freer.

 

[gtnlynn]

I enjoy the sense of relief because we have successfully raised two great kids and they are having a positive impact on young people. Sex is not as adventurous as it once was, but we enjoy making love while remembering those past adventures. We could finally sell our "starter" house and build a new one that better meets our needs. The only downside is the physical act of growing older: more aches and pains.

 

[Oshkosh60]

When I do anything physical I will know about it the next day, but I think of it as a good hurt,,,, I understand that I haven't used certain muscle groups in a long time. The funny things is, my body hurt in my late teens and early twenties too for the same reason and I was young and in shape. I worked for a general contractor and helped out on farms. We might pour concrete for a week and then frame a house the next and move on to roofing followed by painting. ....and then it would start all over again. going through all of those different activities kept my body sore, But we were building muscle and looked good at the beach and we were okay with it....and no way would we complain much...... I think I hurt as much then as now after activity...... but that is good..... keeps me from really straining or hurting myself down the road. It reminds us we are alive !

 

[Tryharder62]

I don't like it. I just turned 59. Still have the same responsibility. Probably don't have enough to retire. I don't want to die yet, even though I know where I am going is great. My mom was 67. Growing old is not for sissies.

 

[cheney_dude_2022]

I’m enjoying this stage of my life. Although I do have some more aches and pains, I also have less stress and a more active sex life than ever before.

How so?? Have all your offspring left the nest??

 

[jason28053]

I’m enjoying this stage of my life. Although I do have some more aches and pains, I also have less stress and a more active sex life than ever before.

Something to look forward to

 

[Unapologetic_Bull]

Speaking purely selfishly it's been meeting so many amazing, intelligent sensual women in their 50s and 60s who know themselves and arr confortable in their skins.

Give me a mature woman to spend an afternoon with any day. A woman trumps a girl every time.

 

[Blueeyes4u100]

I feel more confident as I age and would say feeling good about myself

 

[Oshkosh60]

I tell people that I thought I had finally figured everything out by the time I was fifty.... only to start re-evaluating everything..... it is good to be reflective and yes, letting go of who you think you are or should be...... is freeing.....

 

[BenHoping]

For those of us over 50, what has been the best part about getting older?

I'll start...

It's the confidence I've gained from being comfortable and content in my own space.
The last 8 years have been a journey of healing and rediscovery for me.

There's such a negative stigma surrounding getting "old". As if to suggest we lose value as a person as we age.

As I approach 53 years of age, I have the healthiest outlook than I ever had my entire life.

I am finally whole.

I have reached a point in my life where I value authenticity above all else.

I no longer make space in my life for things that I have to question.
I don't have any more space to question people's intentions; or to question people's motives.

I've finally reached a place where it's as simple as this: how you show up, is how you feel.

I use the language people show me through their actions. That allows me to determine exactly what they are, who they are, and how they feel about me.

I no longer get stuck in a place of trying to decipher, or trying to justify anyone's actions.

I've had to learn the hard way, that when someone loves you; when someone cares for you; when someone wants to see you do better, their actions will line up with their words.

This goes for my friends, family, and any significant other I choose to keep in my life.

These last 8 years have taught me that no more of my time can be wasted on trying to figure out what is clear as day.
I've learned that anyone with a pulse and a brain can fall in love, but that "love" doesn't sustain a relationship.

Connection, intimacy, respect, safety and trust do. Those are the mortar that help to solidify the bond between 2 people.

I don't know what my future holds for me, but I do know this:
Whatever life has in store, I walk into it comfortable in my own skin; confident in my ability to face it head on; and loving my imperfect self.

God didn't make me to break under pressure. He gave me the strength to bend, and the will to bloom wherever I am planted.

What do YOU celebrate about getting older?

Eight year journey for me too, but started about 20 years later than you, lol!

And learning to live as myself--yeah, that's pretty big. Also learning to be honest, and to expect it in return as a filter for authentic relationships.

There's far less of my life left than what has already been lived. Approaching 80, I'm still enlivened by people who genuinely love me, interact with me, entertain me as a lover (just one of those) and give me purpose. Mostly, I've been a good man, learned from the times when passion led me in other direction, and cherish being able to keep from going there again.

I make better choices, I think, guided by the wisdom of mistakes.

 

[Dearelliot]

I'm 91, and not much good about it...other than I'm still here.

 

[PacificWaves]

68, feeling great, enjoying the ride.

 

[SouthernMatureGuy]

At 61 I'm feeling that I know "me" better than ever. Realizing there is so much more good than not in my life. And, to be frank, hoping there's a little fun wandering online to add to the joy.