I’m past that point. I don’t go around with a chip on my shoulder, I’m still courteous to people and try to be respectful. But courtesy is a thing of the past for most. I just don’t put any expectations on people, therefore I don’t get let down. As far as what people expect of me, that’s where I don’t care unless it’s what my responsibilities are.

My kids keep telling me I’m one step away from being a completely grouchy old man with zero filter. This evening I was listening to them and their mama talking about typical teenage drama crap and how this person let them down and that person let them down, blah, blah, blah…. Finally, when there was a pause, I spoke up and told them most everyone they know is going to let them down sooner or later. The trick is to determine who is worth looking over it for and who isn’t. Then I went on to tell them there is a certain sense of freedom that comes when you reach the point in life that you don’t give a sh!t anymore. I didn’t expect them to understand but my wife couldn’t believe I’d say something like that. I fail to see what I said that wasn’t accurate.

Exactly what I was trying to say. Guess I just don’t articulate to well.

They just now noticing that? You been that way on here for a minute! 😂

It all started when I met BhamFred in person.

You sound like me, commonly told by the short boss I really should not say things like that to our kids. I ask If it was true and she says well yes but..........