BellaOnline Forums Family Midlife As you've aged, how have your priorities changed?

I also find it easier to say 'no' to people. I don't think it is easier for me to accept others for who they are. Well, maybe I do; I am just more 'selective' about friends. When I was younger, it seemed to be all about having a lot of friends. Now I am more selective about people I befriend.

Oh, yes, definitely easier to accept who I am inside. (Just wish my outside matched my feelings inside -- I have lots of mental energy for some things, just not the physical to go with it!)

I remember being so insecure in far more areas -- and, though I still have some areas of insecurity, I am much more accepting of myself and others. I'd never what the emotional angst that comes with being a teen, even if I would love the body that came with the package!

Ms A -- I sometimes remember fondly the intense emotions of being a teen. Some of those feelings were bad ones but somehow it is good to feel strongly at times. I occasionally have those strong feelings now but for the most part, there is a lot of peacefulness and that is what's new about being older. I just feel a lot of satisfaction and contentment. I would probably agree that the peacefulness is better even though those teen feelings are so stimulating and dramatic!

dalriana -- Long and silver hair sounds pretty. How nice that you have kept your long hair. I am also unwilling to give mine up!