How long to you want to live?

[GiaCat]

I witnessed my father decline. He suffered from multiple ailments until his body just wore out. He told me, "Don't get old". Certainly we can't pick the age we die, but after watching him, and seeing the other residents of the nursing home, I don't think I would want to live passed 70. It really sucks being old. (I think the Rolling Stones did a song about it) a huge irony since they are all really old themselves.

 

[rae121452]

they were all in their early 20's when they wrote "what a drag it is getting old". i want to die when i become unable to do for myself. in my younger days i always said that i was going o put my head in the oven at 60, lo and behold, at 60 i was in perfect health. i thought 60 was OLD.

 

[Tryharder62]

I witnessed my father decline. He suffered from multiple ailments until his body just wore out. He told me, "Don't get old". Certainly we can't pick the age we die, but after watching him, and seeing the other residents of the nursing home, I don't think I would want to live passed 70. It really sucks being old. (I think the Rolling Stones did a song about it) a huge irony since they are all really old themselves.

I am wondering how old you are? At 53, 70 doesn't seem that far away. Like my dad said "growing old ain't for sissies." My kids are in college. I would like to see if I have grandchildren someday.

 

[Tedfkats]

I don't have a number in mind. But I know when I start to 'feel' old, I don't want to kick around much longer. My grandpa lived way way longer than he wanted to. It was so sad.

 

[thør]

I witnessed my father decline. He suffered from multiple ailments until his body just wore out. He told me, "Don't get old". Certainly we can't pick the age we die, but after watching him, and seeing the other residents of the nursing home, I don't think I would want to live passed 70. It really sucks being old. (I think the Rolling Stones did a song about it) a huge irony since they are all really old themselves.

I have friends who are still climbing mountain trails in their early 90's.

 

[patient1]

It's not that I'm afraid to die. My dad died when I was a kid, and I've nearly doubled his lifespan. Both my mother and my wife would miss me terribly if I were to predecease them. So, my goal is to outlive both of them.

 

[oneblueye]

hey...

Providing I make it as long as I want...at 11:50 PM on a night in May 2074, will be my night of "The Last Three".
I'll fuck for the last time, sing my last song, read my last poem
and then leave this world.

 

[bigsly]

Everyday is a beautiful day to die.

 

[Rightguide]

A long as I can stay healthy enough to care for myself and don't become a burden on anyone else, of course I'd want to have a reasonable expectation of some quality of life as well.

 

[Tigersman]

No one tells you that at birth, actually while yo are in the womb you are in the process of dying. Each day you shed hair and skin cells, both of which are dead. Even your urine contains dead cells which gives it the fishy smell. As for me I was ready to die when I was 61 when I had a heart attack. At least once a week I pray for the Lord to destroy my body.

 

[Rightguide]

No one tells you that at birth, actually while yo are in the womb you are in the process of dying. Each day you shed hair and skin cells, both of which are dead. Even your urine contains dead cells which gives it the fishy smell. As for me I was ready to die when I was 61 when I had a heart attack. At least once a week I pray for the Lord to destroy my body.

No wonder you're so disjointed and incoherent.

 

[Conager]

I'm assuming that I've got between 40 and 50 years left.

 

[Rightguide]

I'm assuming that I've got between 40 and 50 years left.

That's the spirit!

 

[Conager]

I'm assuming that I've got between 40 and 50 years left.

I have friends who are still climbing mountain trails in their early 90's.

That is probably largely the reason that they are in there 90s.

 

[FL30]

I witnessed my father decline. He suffered from multiple ailments until his body just wore out. He told me, "Don't get old". Certainly we can't pick the age we die, but after watching him, and seeing the other residents of the nursing home, I don't think I would want to live passed 70. It really sucks being old. (I think the Rolling Stones did a song about it) a huge irony since they are all really old themselves.

Live as long as you're healthy and can take care of yourself. Keep moving and interested in things, have something to do so that you don't grow old and bored - or boring.

I know a lot of people that died shortly after retiring in their 60's because they had nothing to do - no hobbies to keep them busy so they just wilted away. I also know a lot of people in their 80's & 90's that are still just as active as people that are 30 or 40 years younger than they are. They're always busy doing something and are rarely ever home. They keep moving and are very active.

It's about how you live your life and how you face the days and what you do with those days.

 

[FataMorgana]

Everyday is a beautiful day to die.

It is if its you that's doing the dying.

 

[SpeareChucker]

Well, I would like to make it through today.


I have a planned project to get done during this isolation
which has prompted several trips to the big box hardware store
which, btw, is jam-packed with people purchasing project supplies and plants.

Go figure.

There's always a group of Mexicans/Guatemalans
huddled in the parking lot hoping to pick up odd jobs.

 

[bigsly]

Live as long as you're healthy and can take care of yourself. Keep moving and interested in things, have something to do so that you don't grow old and bored - or boring.

I know a lot of people that died shortly after retiring in their 60's because they had nothing to do - no hobbies to keep them busy so they just wilted away. I also know a lot of people in their 80's & 90's that are still just as active as people that are 30 or 40 years younger than they are. They're always busy doing something and are rarely ever home. They keep moving and are very active.

It's about how you live your life and how you face the days and what you do with those days.

Said the infamously renowned Master of His Own Destiny, just before the bus blindsided him.

 

[jaF0]

Carousel - The Ultimate 30 and Out Plan.

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[Biggs_Darklighter]

Carousel - The Ultimate 30 and Out Plan.

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They were living pretty good until Logan went and fucked it all up. Stupid Logan.

 

[oggbashan]

I would like to survive, reasonably fit, until my 50th wedding anniversary in early 2022.

That is unlikely.

 

[SpeareChucker]

I would like to survive, reasonably fit, until my 50th wedding anniversary in early 2022.

That is unlikely.

We're rooting for you, for what that's worth.
You're no p_p_man...

 

[Cl3v3rG1rl69]

I would like to survive, reasonably fit, until my 50th wedding anniversary in early 2022.

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[oggbashan]

We're rooting for you, for what that's worth.
You're no p_p_man...

The prayers and good wishes from most (not all!) on Literotica seem to be helping. Thank you.

As for those who think I should die now? Get stuffed!

 

[SpeareChucker]

Double-stuffed!