MellowYellow Posted June 30, 2005 Share Posted June 30, 2005 Just looking for someone my age to discuss married life and retirement. I'm 50 and my husband is 60. We have only been married 3 years. (Each have two past marriages behind us). Like the title to this forum says, Love stinks! Damn it's hard to sustain a relationship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Libby Posted June 30, 2005 Share Posted June 30, 2005 Well, I'm 50, but I'm not married nor retired! There are folks around here who fit the "older and married" bill though. Not sure about retirement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olga Posted June 30, 2005 Share Posted June 30, 2005 Hey, Mellow! I should have guessed your age from your name....yes, I remember Donovan! I'm in my fifties also and there are a bunch of us in that age group. C'mon down to the Springer Board and meet us. If you look around on the threads down there, we've been talking about Woodstock ('69) and vinyl records and patchouli! But yeah, we're also struggling with our relationships and financial issues and menopause....well, the guys aren't, but they're sympathetic! Breeze, ravenonice, Bobby, Sam, Hideandseek...we're the 40s and 50s bunch... I'm on my second marriage, and so is my sweetie. And it's just as depressing to be depressed at 50 as it was to be depressed at 20! Come down and say hello. We're a friendly bunch, honest! olga PS If you don't want a public discussion, feel free to PM me. But I do think you would enjoy meeting the gang! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Posted June 30, 2005 Share Posted June 30, 2005 I'm 50 and have just been married 10 months (divorced a bit over 2 years ago after 28 years). My sweetheart's second marriage also, but she is a young thing (45) Tommy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MellowYellow Posted June 30, 2005 Author Share Posted June 30, 2005 OK, will come down to the Springer board and see you there. I've never checked it out before. P.S. Tommy your long gray hair is cool looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Posted June 30, 2005 Share Posted June 30, 2005 P.S. Tommy your long gray hair is cool looking. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I tell my wife that I'm still blond and she says, "Yes, you have golden hair... white gold" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvet Elvis Posted June 30, 2005 Share Posted June 30, 2005 FWIW, I've suggested a board for "aging issues" for lack of a better term. If ya'll think there is demand for such a thing, let it be known. I was thinking it should be called "Do you ever think when the hearse rolls by . . .?" Topics covered would be such lovely things as alzheimer's, menapause, medicaid, caring for an invalid parent, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MellowYellow Posted June 30, 2005 Author Share Posted June 30, 2005 Hey, I'd for sure go for the hearst board!! And Tommy, long hair is back in style again, no matter what color! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olga Posted June 30, 2005 Share Posted June 30, 2005 Yeah, yeah! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenyflower Posted June 30, 2005 Share Posted June 30, 2005 I turned 52 in May. Never been married and am now too used to it to be any good at a relationship. And Lord knows I'll never be able to retire. I'll die with my boots on if I live that long. heh heh Greeny An Aging Issues board could be interesting, just make sure that in the description that the younguns are welcome, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Posted June 30, 2005 Share Posted June 30, 2005 I'm definitely interested in an aging issues board. Tommy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MellowYellow Posted July 1, 2005 Author Share Posted July 1, 2005 I'm definitely interested in an aging issues board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kablume Posted July 1, 2005 Share Posted July 1, 2005 Mellow, I didn't see an aging board either. I would be interested. Will be 46 in a few weeks. Married 1 yr. His 2nd, my 4th. What thread on the Springer board are you guys talking on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stasis Posted July 1, 2005 Share Posted July 1, 2005 I turn fifty in about 2 weeks it seems to be mental stuff this time when forty seemed to be physical(falling apart) My wife thinks I should be CURED by now I'm not it's just different now that I'm taking fucking pills. The guy she is looking for don't exist anymore maybe never did. Stasis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olga Posted July 1, 2005 Share Posted July 1, 2005 Mellow: No, the Aging Issues board doesn't exist yet. VE said that it is being considered---I assume by Jerod and his Trusted Minions. So we'll see.....we Boomers have to learn to be patient! olga Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MellowYellow Posted July 2, 2005 Author Share Posted July 2, 2005 OK, I can be patient. Stasis, I know what you mean. My husband thinks he is perfectly normal with no problems and that his family is normal and his friends are all normal. Everyone is normal but me! He also insists I'm the only person he knows who has depression. (He is 60 and I think that is baloney). In reality, I could probably diagnose each and every one of them with something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldo Posted July 2, 2005 Share Posted July 2, 2005 I'm 46 and a few months past a breakup. I don't feel too creaky yet, tho. My meds seem to make me feel more like working out and riding my bike, and that makes me feel younger, at least until I try to go on bike rides with other people who work out a lot. Maybe Prozac and Adderall kill pain nerves. I hauled a sofabed up to the second floor while moving recently, and I don't feel too bad. That weekend got up around 95 degrees, too. Definitely felt old for a while after the hardest 3 days. On the other hand, 4 years ago when I had an irritated nerve in my back, spasms, etc., I felt about 96. And anyone who saw how many pills I take and what kind would think I was 70. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravenonice Posted July 2, 2005 Share Posted July 2, 2005 Hi there, I'm 58 and tomorrow is my 35th anniversary. We are both still working. I would be interested in aging issues. Mostly my body doesn't work as well as it used to. So i'll join too. raven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulu Posted July 2, 2005 Share Posted July 2, 2005 I'm 52 and not new to being crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest_lonnie_* Posted July 3, 2005 Share Posted July 3, 2005 Hi Folks, I am 48 but my doctor tells me my body is 20 years older then that. Really. I am on disaility. I worked at paying job for over 24 years but finnially had to let go of it. I have been married (happily) 24 years and counting. People tell me I have lots of opinions and would be glad to share any of them if requested to do so. I think a board for issues olders have would be great. Just call me young in mind but not in body. Lonnie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MellowYellow Posted July 3, 2005 Author Share Posted July 3, 2005 Hi Folks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 I am 56 was married for 33 1/2 years. BPIIRc and loving all except the depression. Still working as a programmer analyst/engineer/flunky/consultant. Hell the only thing golden anymore is my pee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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