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Is 36 old? (lemmy.world)
submitted 9 months ago by to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world
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[–] 7 points 9 months ago (2 children)

Kinda jealous that you're 18 with a 36 year old father. My old man is one of my best friends, but he is 65 and starting to show it. Climbing trips, skiing, sparring, all things we still do but only occasionally now. Be grateful for your parents youth, especially if they managed to raise a healthy, financially stable family. You have so much time to spend with them, and it sounds like you enjoy their company. I am seriously very envious.

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  • [–] 4 points 9 months ago (1 child)

    Yeah my parents had me when they were 40 and 38 respectively so they are now mid-70s while I'm in my 30s. They are definitely slowing down; taking longer to process new information, forgetting small things, etc. I can feel them reaching the age soon where the roles might reverse and they will start relying more on me. Fortunately I've got a good relationship with them and live close by.

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  • [–] 2 points 9 months ago

    That's good that you're close. My folks are a 5 hour drive so not the end of the earth but not frequent visits. Trying to convince my father to move up where I'm at when he's sick of the suburbs, but his mom is 94 and still kicking, driving, playing cards with the biddies, and he wants to stick around for her.

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