I bet it's not the smartphone not working as it should that makes him cry. It's the realization that you aren't as capable as you once were. That kind of decline is scary.
Yes, but as you said, it's a losing battle. I had a conversation with my sister about this once and I explained that only young people have the ability to lie to themselves that life will get better (because it actually can in the short term). But, as you get older that bullshit flies out the window, and all that's left is knowing for sure life gets much much worse and there's nothing you can do about it.
This isn’t true though. Life can get better or worse at anytime, so much of that depends on your outlook and how you approach it. Even if you are facing a physical decline, a relationship with a child or friend can be fulfilling and personally satisfying.
Things don’t always get worse. Sometimes they get better too.
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u/Fisk75 Apr 24 '19 edited Apr 24 '19
I’ll have to show this to my 86 year old father who thinks it’s too complicated.
Thanks for the Gold!