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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm not, but I understand why. Financial gaps are widening and becoming harder to change. Kid problems are big kid problems. [b]Marriages are failing or not failing. The world no longer feels full of possibilities.[/b][/quote]

This. In my 40s, I am in my 0 spoons left to care era and doing my own thing. However my mom is in her 70s and her regrets seem to be mounting. It definitely makes me consider my choices now. My mom is always waiting - for what? For the “right” time? I don’t know. Her friends went on all these cool vacations in their 50s and 60s and she didn’t. Now she is scared to plan a trip because she doesn’t think she can walk far enough or quick enough for a tour group. She just sits home sad that she “never goes anywhere or does anything” but she also makes no effort to plan anything. It’s tough to watch because I sense that she senses time is running out.

It’s helped nudge me to NOT wait and embrace being a little uncomfortable. Life always feels busy. I used to put things off because I thought next week or next month we’ll be less busy or less tired. Life with kids means next whatever never comes and if I wait until I’m ready to plan the trip or the activity, it will be too late. [/quote]

Take her on a trip! How about Italy or Spain for 10 days.[/quote]

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