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RE: Are you in, or past your 'prime?' - 10/20/2014 5:42:04 AM

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To me prime is when you peak. I'm pretty sure I've already peaked. The good news is its easier to go downhill than to be climbing up it. Maybe not quite as much fun but most things in life are a trade off.

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RE: Are you in, or past your 'prime?' - 10/20/2014 11:20:39 AM

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I think I'm reaching my prime, but that's mostly conjecture on my part.

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RE: Are you in, or past your 'prime?' - 10/20/2014 2:35:30 PM

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Im past my prime most definitely, but I'm not really fond of all that spunk of my youth anymore. Completely content to just sit in a rocking chair with a shotgun and scream at kids.

I thought I was the only one that did that...

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RE: Are you in, or past your 'prime?' - 10/20/2014 6:03:07 PM

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FR

Of course, being in one's prime is not without its difficulties.

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RE: Are you in, or past your 'prime?' - 10/21/2014 12:06:58 PM

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It's pretty common for men and women, who ARE past their prime, to look for younger (age 18-25, just a generalization ) partners. In their warped sense of reality, they think that having someone young hang on their arm somehow makes them more desirable.

It's a good thing us old timers know better. All it makes them look like is desperate.
And anyone who sprouts off such bullshit, in my mind, is too immature to recognize that age is the biggest turn on around.

( there are exceptions to this)

I suppose I can speak as an aforementioned "exception".

When I was in my early 30's, I met a man 25 years my senior. Through (a lot of) thick and (a lot of) thin, we were together for 8 years. Though there were a few times where our age difference came to the fore... honestly, the most "butting heads" issues that we had were due to him being Canadian and me being American. Go figure....

It literally took years for my family to accept him. They were SO stuck on the "age thing", that they couldn't see how happy I was and how much he adored me. I recall, especially in the "early years", some of the glances and comments that we got. Though I am normally loathe to lower myself to someone else's level when it comes to this, there were times where I just couldn't help giving him a sloppy wet kiss when I saw that someone was looking at us "disapprovingly". THAT was just a bonus. YOU think you know better? Really? You have no fucking concept.

Unfortunately, I lost him last December. In the months since then, I've gotten back into the "dating scene". I've had dear friends of mine suggesting that being a "cougar" would be a good way to go. And, really, I tried. For about 5 minutes. Fact was, and is, that I want to be with someone older. Granted, older people are more prone to dying on you...but I'll take that chance.

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RE: Are you in, or past your 'prime?' - 10/21/2014 7:59:45 PM

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I have felt for some time that I have far fewer days in front of me than I have behind me. The doctors confirmed that, quite some time ago. Not only am I "over the hill", I'm "down in the valley, looking for a 6' X 3' piece of underground real estate.

Screen captures (and pissing on shadows) still RULE! Ya feel me?

I used to think like that but I really am content to go out, play pool and watch the young hotties...bend over and stroke. (at the right angle I might add)

Hell, every now and then, even with the a young one...I get lucky. I am a pretty good 'player' but with some...I can't make a ball.

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RE: Are you in, or past your 'prime?' - 10/21/2014 9:37:46 PM

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I'm not sure I ever *had* a 'prime'. If I did, I don't remember what it looked like.

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RE: Are you in, or past your 'prime?' - 10/22/2014 10:54:07 AM

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ORIGINAL: GreedyTop

I'm not sure I ever *had* a 'prime'. If I did, I don't remember what it looked like.

Haha! Agreed; I think it's only our prime in hindsight.

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RE: Are you in, or past your 'prime?' - 10/22/2014 11:38:34 AM

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Odd question... but a good one.

As far as overall mental well-being I am at a point where I am able to handle life and approach things without the hubris of youth. I recognize the value of living in the moment and am able to handle the fact that life is precious and that I want to truly live instead of going through the motions. I have been through a lot of very difficult things and that has given me wisdom and courage. So, in this, I feel as if I am in my prime.

As far as physical, my prime is definitely past, but that was due to work sustained injuries , and self-inflicted stupidity. I often lament that I wish that I had the body I had when I was 20 and the brain that I have now, but I am realistic enough to know that I can still do things within my limitations. Indiana Jones summed it up perfectly in Raiders of the Lost Ark when he said, "It's not the years, it's the mileage."

Being in your prime is a matter of perspective.

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RE: Are you in, or past your 'prime?' - 10/27/2014 1:01:45 AM

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No question that I am past my prime, but I don't care. I don't know too many people who have made the most out of the prime of their life, however they define this period (chronologically, biologically, procreatively & sexually, career-wise). I don't consider that I've had one prime-time but a series of life markers, and what's important is to make the most of what time I have left.

I can count my blessings in a multitude of ways, the days of raising a family successfully are almost behind me, and I can see a brighter future ahead. I have my health and vitality, and thanks to Nature, I can look forward to enjoying the blossomed fruit of my sexuality for decades to come with that special someone.

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RE: Are you in, or past your 'prime?' - 10/27/2014 8:24:27 AM

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Past my prime? God, I hope not

I definitely feel old some days and it takes me longer to recover from more strenuous physical activities. But he feels old and it takes him longer to recover too. So we go hard and then make up for it by going to sleep around 9pm.

I like to think that we keep pushing the bar delineating our "prime" back a little bit.

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RE: Are you in, or past your 'prime?' - 10/30/2014 8:29:17 AM

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i'm in my 30s...

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RE: Are you in, or past your 'prime?' - 10/31/2014 5:57:20 PM

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Well, I guess that depends on who you ask.

I'm 52 and while I don't look or feel like I did when I was 25. In a lot of ways, that's a good thing. I am in great health and happy.

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RE: Are you in, or past your 'prime?' - 10/31/2014 7:32:29 PM

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I never believed in prime of life. Maybe I didn't get there yet or maybe I got there but didn't notice.

I'm 56 but I don't feel any different physically or sexually than I did when I was 26, I'm still able to do everything I've always done.

The differences for me between then and now, life is much less busy, I have less responsibilities, less stresses now than I did in my younger years when I was raising kids, working, trying to make ends meet, etc. but I loved my younger years and I love where I am now in life.

I enjoy having a less busy lifestyle, being able to sit back and relax, go where we want, when we want and not have to live on a schedule but I wouldn't trade the hustle and bustle of my younger years. I can't say one chapter of my life has been better than any other chapter even when bad times would hit. Each stage of my life has been new, different, exciting and they all come with their good times and not so good times.

I don't know what tomorrow will bring so I don't worry about what might or might not be. I plan for my tomorrows but I live for today.

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RE: Are you in, or past your 'prime?' - 11/5/2014 8:55:01 PM

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I haven't even heard the "prime" expression in over 30 years, I think. It's not even a way of thinking to me, if you can imagine. LOL

Have you seen the film, "The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie"? Since this topic interests you, the film might be fun.

So, my experience with aging has been that I've loved being whatever age I am. I think that carrying that enthusiasm and appreciation and capacity for joy through the years has kind of kept me "in the moment." (relatively speaking) I'm very comfortable with change so maybe that fluidity keeps me from being distracted by milestones.

At each age, I just embraced and explored what was unexplored. I still do. Like Daddy Satyr, I have more years behind me than ahead of me, but it's not something I focus on at all. So, others may view me to be past my prime, but I'm too busy to notice if that is happening or if it's true. In a way, it's not my business. I do like getting older... the sags and the wrinkles have always looked beautiful to me. I like old faces and always have.

There's a book called "Necessary Losses" which covers 7 losses everyone experiences during a lifetime. That may be interesting to you, as well. ProjectGutenberg.com has books online free. It may be there. If not, you tube probably has something.

Interesting topic! :)

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RE: Are you in, or past your 'prime?' - 11/5/2014 10:34:23 PM

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I am sure I was in my prime for many years.

Now, I know I am past it simply because of major health issues.

However, mentally I am more grounded and smarter than ever, don't engage with negative people and believe that I am still a boiling cauldron of sexuality.

Just more tired.

And I never lost my sense of humor.

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RE: Are you in, or past your 'prime?' - 11/6/2014 7:21:45 AM

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Emotionally and intellectually I am in my prime, physically I am not because of health issues. 80% of the time I'm quite content being at this age, the remaining 20% is that shock when I catch a glimpse of myself unexpectedly in a window or mirror. That is when I realize no... I'm no longer in my twenties despite feeling young lol.

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