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Posted: 9/17/2022 2:07:41 PM EDT
[#1]
I just turned 40, aside from concerts, I hate being around people. (Kind of a weird dichotomy, maybe it is because and can shove people around...)
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Posted: 9/17/2022 2:10:38 PM EDT
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I’ve thought about this and guessed it’s a defense mechanism to cut the cord so the pain is more gradual as we lose touch with people we care about and love. Probably a sign of a less gregarious and social personality too.
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Posted: 9/17/2022 2:14:10 PM EDT
[#3]
Whike I'm friendly to people in public. I generally stick to our land and do my own thing.
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Posted: 9/17/2022 2:15:37 PM EDT
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It comes with age. Over the years, I have had "friends" fuck me over. Not huge stuff, but things you just don't do to a friend.
I am now (at 67) content for it to be just my immediate family (Wife, Kids and grandkids) Most people out there today suck and are just out for themselves! And then there is the liberal 50% of the population that are mentally ill. |
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Posted: 9/17/2022 2:15:43 PM EDT
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I have felt that way for a long time. I always say that if I like you, you're a member of a very exclusive group.
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Posted: 9/17/2022 2:17:51 PM EDT
[#6]
My screen name states my position clearly
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Posted: 9/17/2022 2:18:31 PM EDT
[#7]
I have been alone for going on 2 years, and I am moving to be even more alone...I am going crazy old mtn man, and I am only 51 right now...It kinda sux to be alone 24/7, but its better than dealing with crappy people that you can't even depend on a little bit...
Rather just be alone with my lil pups... |
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Posted: 9/17/2022 2:19:55 PM EDT
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Slowly? Guess that’s relative. I never really did. But now in my 40’s I really just want to be left alone. Not in a mean angry old man way but in I know what I want to be doing and you are not part of it way. It’s like I don’t want to be wasting my time pissing around with your crap because all I want to do is piss around with my crap.
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Posted: 9/17/2022 2:21:00 PM EDT
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As I get older, I am more annoyed by people that waste my time, trying to sell me worthless stuff. Like telemarketers.
But I am more sympathetic to people that are doing something, trying to make a living. Every couple of months, some idiot knocks on my door, offering a free "roof inspection". One guy was really annoying. When I told him "no, thanks", he went into Sales Mode, telling me that he would get my insurance company to pay for a new roof. He was wearing expensive clothing, driving an expensive car, and looked like he'd never done a day of hard work in his life. I followed him out to his car, got a photo of his tag, and called the police. My city has a law against peddling. |
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Posted: 9/17/2022 2:24:20 PM EDT
[#10]
I was very sociable in my 20s and30s. Then I just got annoyed by most people. I enjoy family and some people but rather be left alone in my50s.
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Posted: 9/17/2022 2:24:24 PM EDT
[#11]
I am nearing 54 myself, yeah, having less care to be around other people. I definitely see it in older men.
I am still trying to be a nice guy despite it and be helpful to people at church. |
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Posted: 9/17/2022 2:24:58 PM EDT
[#12]
No.
I got there rapidly. 
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Posted: 9/17/2022 2:26:18 PM EDT
[#13]
I’m sure half of Arfcom thinks they’re bothered by people and then come here to blather about it front of an audience of a few hundred thousand people
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Posted: 9/17/2022 2:27:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: LEAVE ME ALONE, OP!  TC ETA: Honestly, at 64, the idea of getting a AWD Sprinter van and taking off out west by myself (with the pooch, of course) is looking REALLY inviting. The overlanding thread got me thinking… Obligatory pooch pic: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/197999/1495B1F7-5609-40B1-A6BB-CED3CB717CE1_jpe-2529457.JPG On your concept of going out west or similar places where you can really get away from people, there's also another side to that concept. I've been doing that for most of my life as far as free time from work trips...married to the same woman for 49 years, but we had no kids, so free time was way more available. Obviously we took vacations together all our lives, but I got to go on many trips by myself to do off road dirt motorcycling and such. I like those trips out west to remote areas, camping off grid. Forest and/or BLM lands are the best and occasionally there are other people camping in the vicinity but not right beside you. In some of those situations I'd run into some of the most interesting and cool people doing the same thing I was. Other times I'd never even speak to the neighbors. It's a weird chemistry and sometimes meeting some of these other campers was a real pleasure. Usually things just work out or they don't. You just don't foist yourself on other remote campers. There are other camping areas where I never saw another soul, even when out riding remote trails and such. I like when that happens also. The desire to be around other people does seem to dim a lot as you age. I think a life time of exposure to people just naturally wears you down. Not everyone is like that, but it's not a weird state of mind. |
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Posted: 9/17/2022 2:32:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Most days I am a Hermit. I try to go to town only once a month. This is me too.  Attached File |
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Posted: 9/17/2022 2:34:32 PM EDT
[#16]
When I was a kid, I always read older people's need to be a homebody as "being old."
Now that I are one... It's mostly that I just don't care for other people.
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Posted: 9/17/2022 2:34:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: That happened long before I started getting older. I can easily go talk to whomever I wish though. I'm also good at interviews & interrogations. I can get bored being alone, but it takes a long time. This is the page I'm on. |
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Posted: 9/17/2022 2:36:53 PM EDT
[#18]
You'll eventually get so old you can't even stand to be around yourself.
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Posted: 9/17/2022 2:39:00 PM EDT
[#19]
Before my teens I just wanted to be left alone.
I have always felt comfortable away from people. Love being alone hunting. |
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Posted: 9/17/2022 2:39:24 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/17/2022 2:40:21 PM EDT
[#21]
Quote HistoryQuoted: You'll eventually get so old you can't even stand to be around yourself. 
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Posted: 9/17/2022 2:45:33 PM EDT
[#22]
yes
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Posted: 9/17/2022 2:55:56 PM EDT
[#23]
Yes... now go away.
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Posted: 9/17/2022 2:57:29 PM EDT
[#24]
Quote HistoryQuoted: You'll eventually get so old you can't even stand to be around yourself. Copious amounts of alcohol and frequent bathing solves that problem for me. |
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Posted: 9/17/2022 2:57:42 PM EDT
[#25]
yep
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Posted: 9/17/2022 2:57:51 PM EDT
[#26]
Am I in before "low T" ?
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Posted: 9/17/2022 2:58:12 PM EDT
[#27]
I'm not that old and it hasn't been that slow.
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Posted: 9/17/2022 2:58:27 PM EDT
[#28]
I lost my intetest in being oit and about , been 20 yrs or so.
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Posted: 9/17/2022 3:07:06 PM EDT
[#29]
I am jealous of Martin Kove’s new Tennessee house
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Posted: 9/17/2022 3:08:00 PM EDT
[#30]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Slowly? I was pretty much there from the beginning. ^^that |
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Posted: 9/17/2022 3:17:32 PM EDT
[#31]
FPNI, also get very impatient with Liars, Thieves, and Tards, regardless of their "position" in society or financial success. Of course you have to be careful or you end up......Falling Down.
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Posted: 9/17/2022 3:21:52 PM EDT
[#32]
Yes
Roy |
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Posted: 9/17/2022 3:21:56 PM EDT
[#33]
Bunch of grumpy ass old men, it smells like mothballs and BenGay up in here.
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Posted: 9/17/2022 3:22:54 PM EDT
[#34]
I hit that stage 2 years ago at 40. Fuck off and get off my lawn is now my frame and peace of mind.
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Posted: 9/17/2022 3:24:59 PM EDT
[#35]
I'm happiest when I'm alone, or around only a select few people. That's how I prefer it.
Life doesn't always allow that, so I'm fully capable of being social, and having conversations with random strangers/customers, whatever. Just because I don't prefer it, doesn't mean I necessarily dislike it. Most people are completely fine, or at least acceptable.
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Posted: 9/17/2022 3:27:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Bunch of grumpy ass old men, it smells like mothballs and BenGay up in here. Go back outside to play with the neighborhood kids, and don’t come home until dark. |
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Posted: 9/17/2022 3:28:07 PM EDT
[#37]
Normal. I used to like going out and being around people on weekends or something. Now an ideal vacation is being alone at home so I can screw around in the shop or yard, or going fishing or hunting by myself.
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Posted: 9/17/2022 3:28:39 PM EDT
[#38]
Yes.
I was grocery shopping today and as we were leaving the bag person and I locked eyes. She was a young lady , I aid thank you and she quickly looked away.........rude . I'm tired of people but mostly younger people, they seem to go out of their way to be rude! |
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Posted: 9/17/2022 3:29:48 PM EDT
[#39]
Slowly?
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Posted: 9/17/2022 3:39:57 PM EDT
[#40]
I'm 60 and not sure if it's an age thing because I've never enjoyed visitors much. But I haven't felt healthy for more than a year now and dread when someone stops to visit.
Had both my grandson and mother here yesterday and Love them both dearly but was feeling like crap the whole time. Grandson is only 4 and is non stop lol. Miss him already but I like my quiet. |
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Posted: 9/17/2022 3:40:42 PM EDT
[#41]
I didn't get there slowly.
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Posted: 9/17/2022 3:44:14 PM EDT
[#42]
When I was younger most people didn't like me.
Now that I am older, I mostly don't like them. Life can be weird. |
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Posted: 9/17/2022 3:49:17 PM EDT
[#43]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Short version, yes. FPNI |
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Posted: 9/17/2022 3:49:24 PM EDT
[#44]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Short version, yes. |
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Posted: 9/17/2022 3:51:56 PM EDT
[#45]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I'm 60 and not sure if it's an age thing because I've never enjoyed visitors much. But I haven't felt healthy for more than a year now and dread when someone stops to visit. Had both my grandson and mother here yesterday and Love them both dearly but was feeling like crap the whole time. Grandson is only 4 and is non stop lol. Miss him already but I like my quiet. My Dad loved the grandkids but he was very blunt about ''the best thing about being a Grandpa is I can send them home when I get tired of them.'' |
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Posted: 9/17/2022 3:53:48 PM EDT
[#46]
Possibly, or it may be my reaction to all the assholes that are out there.
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Posted: 9/17/2022 3:55:03 PM EDT
[#47]
Quote HistoryQuoted: LEAVE ME ALONE, OP! TC ETA: Honestly, at 64, the idea of getting a AWD Sprinter van and taking off out west by myself (with the pooch, of course) is looking REALLY inviting. The overlanding thread got me thinking… Obligatory pooch pic: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/197999/1495B1F7-5609-40B1-A6BB-CED3CB717CE1_jpe-2529457.JPG My favorite uncle did this in an old UPS van back in the early 90's, disappeared for about a decade. No one knew where he was. Not his kids, not his 4 ex-wives, not his brothers and sisters, no one. Then he just pulled into my parents drive way one day. Apparently he'd been prospecting and living in the southwest, and Mexico all that time. Navy vet, Pacific theater in WWII. Worked high rise construction in Texas after the war, then on the oil rigs in the gulf. Hell of a man, very old school, but not dad of the year material. He'd been diagnosed with Mesothelioma and wanted to see everyone before he died. |
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Posted: 9/17/2022 3:56:39 PM EDT
[#48]
Covid games made it obvious how many cunts there are in the world.
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Posted: 9/17/2022 3:57:03 PM EDT
[#49]
I nope. I was a fairly young man when I noticed people annoy me. I turn 70 next month and guess what. People still annoy me.
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Posted: 9/17/2022 4:01:40 PM EDT
[#50]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I'm 60 and not sure if it's an age thing because I've never enjoyed visitors much. But I haven't felt healthy for more than a year now and dread when someone stops to visit. Had both my grandson and mother here yesterday and Love them both dearly but was feeling like crap the whole time. Grandson is only 4 and is non stop lol. Miss him already but I like my quiet. Sorry you're feeling bad. Hard to be happy when that's happening. |
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