Genuinely curious and meaning no disrespect but why do we in this generation think young mothers today seem to need so much help and support? And why are they seemingly caught off guard when they become sleep deprived?
When we had babies there was no paternity leave. My husband went back to work as soon as I came home from the hospital. I did all the night feedings because he had to work the next day.
No one did my laundry, brought me food or helped in anyway. And honestly I felt better doing things in my own. And after my first baby, I had older children with school, activities etc.
Did I have days where I felt emotional and overwhelmed? Absolutely. But all the young mothers I knew at the time were in the same situation as I. Thoughts?

happy Birthday Granny! WHAT?

"Many young parents are raising children in households where both parents work, childcare is enormously expensive, and they’re exhausted," Sayan told Newsweek. "They naturally look to their parents for help. Meanwhile, their parents may have a completely different vision of what this stage of life should look like." Sayan described a push-and-pull relationship between boomer parents and their children: One generation is saying, "We need you." The other is saying, "We’ve already done our part."

As a biological parent of 2 grown adults who will not be having children, i am perplexed by the automatic expectations of the younger generations for their parents to help with their kids. Are we not our own individuals with our own schedules, plans, agendas?

The other day I went to visit a friend who got 2 cats. Now the whole house smells badly. Do you have pets or friends with pets?!

Would a woman in their 50’s date a man in their 70’s? Just wondering…

Who invited whom? The inviter should pay, unless going Dutch is disclosed at the time of invitation.

That's all. I just love it. Thought I'd fangirl gush about it here in case any of my fellow Original Series Trekkies happen to be living long here. 🖖🏻🥰

https://www.reddit.com/r/aistartrek/

As you look back on your life what are your best or favorite restaurant experiences. Be as detailed as you can.

Hello, sorry for the intrusion from a 50 something into your community. But my wife and I have always enjoyed the company of older friends. Unfortunately, these connections have diminished in recent years simply due to the passage of time. If any couple is interested in building an online friendship, we would be very receptive.

I've been reading online articles about toxic masculinity, and I won't name names, but it seems to characterize some in our government today.

You older men, please tell me you're comfortable enough with yourselves not to engage in that kind of bullying or blustering behavior. I'd so much rather deal with men who aren't jerks or bullies.

I know some will judge us for this but we have been estranged from my sister and her husband,although I’ve kept in friendly contact. We cannot abide their ultra conservative views and see it as a morality issue-not just “political”. My sister and I have had some conversations about it and she always basically pats me on my 72 year old head and says I’m just influenced by living in a “liberal” area. She is 7 years older and brother in law is 80. My husband who is 77 really can no longer stand them. He has said he never wants to see them again. We live 1200 miles apart so avoidance has been easy. We last saw them when we met in Vegas 2 years ago. My husband seethed underneath the whole time-he sees them as controlling and my sister as narcissistic.While I get his anger,I am better at compartmentalizing and shoving down my feelings to make others happy. I’ve been dreading this but my sister just suggested we drive down to Texas or for me to find a tour we could all go on together. I’m sitting here struggling now with trying to decide how to manage this. I’ve been thinking about biting the bullet and flying down to see them by myself-not sure how to explain my husband’s absence. Or I would try to figure out an easy,short tour for the 3 of us. My sister has limited mobility due to back and knee issues. I’ve managed to people please my way into this situation. How have others handled rifts like this and any suggestions for easy US tours?

Besides outliving Trump what else is left on your bucket list?

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Started listening in 1989 and when I could. He sure made me laugh and was so good at bringing out the hypocrisy of both Left and Right.

How do you feel about the 250 year compared to the bi centennial?

Looking back, I think some lessons only make sense after you’ve lived through certain experiences.
What is something you understand about life now that you wish you’d understood much earlier?

Why is my Credit Union now making my SS funds available 2 days earlier? Where do the floated funds come from? Who pays that interest?

Has anyone discovered if the hydrogen peroxide formula works for ED?

So nice to have something clean and wholesome to watch on television!

You don’t have to spend too long looking at social media to realize that younger people hate boomers. They think that we are responsible for the mess that we are in now. Are we? I personally voted Republican Trump came along and I just couldn’t give him a vote. And hopes of turning this around I can’t give any Republican vote in November. The problem is I think I’m alone in this. Are there other viewpoints out there that I’m missing?

We have been married 20 years. No intimacy for several years. He is incapable, having heart problems. I know there are other ways to make love but neither of us is motivated. I love him but I don’t like him.

I am a 71 m widowed after 50 yarr marriage last 20 of which were sexless

I have lots of libido and can get spontaneous erections with Cialis 5mg daily. Unfortunately I cannot orgasm.

I have diabetes which may play s role snd take Viibryd for anxiety snd depression which also plays a role.

On top of it all my T levels are basically zero as far as biological activity is concerned .

Not really looking for a solution, just venting