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Originally Posted by SuzeQuze
Yeah the guy I was dating loved to make comments like, "I was in diapers then" but sometimes they were a little meaner than that. The last time he said something mean about my age I let him have it. I just told him the age was his issue due to the ageism in the music business (which he is in) and he is already "old" because he is no longer 17, and one day he WILL look older than me.  He did not like any of that. Two wrongs don't make a right, perhaps I should have kept my mouth shut, but the look on his face was priceless.  I am finally over the age thing and am comfortable with where I am.
I'm really glad to see this is working for you and that you are happy! |
Yes, ageism is usually youth based, although not always. I DO think that empathy and being considerate comes with age, because just like your partner, mine thinks that hurtful jabs are funny, when they usually aren't. I'm glad you let him have it!
Either you like ME for ME, and can let that stupid number go, or keep on walking......
Thank you. I've only put this much effort into a relationship, one other time in my life. Honestly, this feels like the best, most comfortable thing, that's ever happened in my life(yes, easy words I know, when one is in love). But I've almost always felt stressed out, and.....confined!, in other relationships. This one has space, and trust.
