rotyag

rotyag t1_jb98drs wrote

The French have an attitude that has been broadening in that period that suggests independence is more valuable for children and that parents shouldn't be living for their children. The acceptance of this is likely becoming mainstream. Speaking as an American married to a European (not French), the societal pressure is to live for your children and sacrifice everything for them as if it's good so more must be better. As we shift to one child households this dedication to the one or two children becomes even greater.
I have no data to back this up. It's just my cultural experience and perception.

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rotyag t1_j8uynr0 wrote

Your comment makes me wonder about something practical. If we did live eternally, how long would it be before we were dissatisfied with life in that we run out of interesting things. Could one live 500 years and remain interested in life on Earth? Totally off topic, but related to the scope of time.

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rotyag t1_j8c8a4s wrote

Construction career. Between loud music and intermittent noise with the job, I've just started noticing full time tinnitus. Sounds like after a concert, all of the time. I don't know that I have any loss. I turn down the tv in the house when I take over from others. But that ringing... try to avoid that if you can.

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rotyag t1_j3ony6t wrote

Here's an off the wall thought. I have issues when I don't use a bidet. Paper an my butt are enemies. It leads to discomfort and frequent pooping. I think it might cause internal irritation that drives my anus into producing smaller but more frequent amounts. Normal diet and all, 1 per day is my pace. When we travel and I don't have the toilet fountain and soap cleaning me up, 3 to 4 can become a reality even when I'm watching my diet.
Hope you get it figured out.

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