Ande - I couldn't agree more. I'm 73; my youngest close friend is 30 and my oldest is 90. I also have the added joy of close friendships with our three kids and their spouses, (all 35-45) and of building friendships with my grandkids, who range in age from 5 months to 15 years. I also have colleagues from 29 to 75 in my company (where I now get to be a 'tribal elder.'
I think being in the lives of so many people of different generations - and having all kinds of interactions, from silly to serious, world-changing to chatty, innovative to routine - does indeed shatter stereotypes.
Yaaas and Yaaaay Erika! I looooove this comment something fierce! BTW: I'm editing our delicious conversation for the Don't Be Caged By Your Age podcast - it's outstanding and lively and has me fired up! Dropping soon!!
I had an unexpected friend who moved in next door for 6 months from Estonia. Thankfully she spoke better English than I did. 30 years between us but we became fast friends. Unfortunately she had to return to Estonia and with a young child and job we have drifted from the regular communication we had but I know, and she knows, that forever there will be a bond we both cherished during that time. 69/38
That said I know of people in their 50's who would never consider becoming pals with someone my age.
Thank you for sharing this moving friendship story Karina. Friendships are often like chapters in a book - they have a moment, and then we're on to the next chapter. I feel sad for folks who let age differences be a barrier to friendship. ♥
I think that ageist women in their 50's are dreading 60's and to see that aging in a friend is too difficult a reminder. From the reverse side I do not wish to be constantly judged because of my aging either so I do tend to stick to people in my own age group for the friends I am closest to. I enjoy younger people if they are not too ageist. LOL
One of the best benefits from hosting Don't Be Caged By Your Age is hearing from women in the 40s and 50s sharing how excited they are for their 60s, 70s, 80s and beyond. We are shifting the narrative from fear of aging to excitement for the gift of aging.
Oh my goodnessssss! I love this and the gift of our friendship. For me, dancing across the spectrum of time throughout my relationships has been life-giving and joyous. You inspire me more and more every day as we BECOME!
Ande - I couldn't agree more. I'm 73; my youngest close friend is 30 and my oldest is 90. I also have the added joy of close friendships with our three kids and their spouses, (all 35-45) and of building friendships with my grandkids, who range in age from 5 months to 15 years. I also have colleagues from 29 to 75 in my company (where I now get to be a 'tribal elder.'
I think being in the lives of so many people of different generations - and having all kinds of interactions, from silly to serious, world-changing to chatty, innovative to routine - does indeed shatter stereotypes.
The vibrancy of your community and friendships is bursting off the screen! I LOVE this!
xoxo!!
Yaaas and Yaaaay Erika! I looooove this comment something fierce! BTW: I'm editing our delicious conversation for the Don't Be Caged By Your Age podcast - it's outstanding and lively and has me fired up! Dropping soon!!
Wonderful!
I had an unexpected friend who moved in next door for 6 months from Estonia. Thankfully she spoke better English than I did. 30 years between us but we became fast friends. Unfortunately she had to return to Estonia and with a young child and job we have drifted from the regular communication we had but I know, and she knows, that forever there will be a bond we both cherished during that time. 69/38
That said I know of people in their 50's who would never consider becoming pals with someone my age.
Thank you for sharing this moving friendship story Karina. Friendships are often like chapters in a book - they have a moment, and then we're on to the next chapter. I feel sad for folks who let age differences be a barrier to friendship. ♥
I think that ageist women in their 50's are dreading 60's and to see that aging in a friend is too difficult a reminder. From the reverse side I do not wish to be constantly judged because of my aging either so I do tend to stick to people in my own age group for the friends I am closest to. I enjoy younger people if they are not too ageist. LOL
One of the best benefits from hosting Don't Be Caged By Your Age is hearing from women in the 40s and 50s sharing how excited they are for their 60s, 70s, 80s and beyond. We are shifting the narrative from fear of aging to excitement for the gift of aging.
Oh my goodnessssss! I love this and the gift of our friendship. For me, dancing across the spectrum of time throughout my relationships has been life-giving and joyous. You inspire me more and more every day as we BECOME!
Exactly Emily - who do we want to become is a question to ask until our last breath - woo hoo! ♥