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> the dissipation of angst Could you explain what you mean? This seems important, but I don't understand the phrase at all.
by coffeemug 8y ago
> the dissipation of angst
Could you explain what you mean? This seems important, but I don't understand the phrase at all.
- aklemm 8y agoThe people with families seemed settled with their lot (which isn't to say they were without regrets), while the ones without families were sort of still searching for something. To me it just underscored the importance of focusing on the family if you have one.
- coffeemug 8y agoThanks. I'm 35, and have encountered the exact same thing among the various social circles I'm in.
- sorval 8y agoTheres a desolation that settles into your soul around your late 40s or early 50s. Not everyone, but its fairly common. You have to figure a way out of it. People think its about accepting the increasing context of limitations in your life, but I think its more than that. You just dont give a shit anymore about so many things. Like going to work and keeping your boss happy. Or where you want to travel on vacation.
- aklemm 8y agoIt would be interesting to hear more people’s experiences with that. It resonates with me already; so many things I cared about no longer matter. It’s not exactly bad, but a little unsettling. Will I eventually care about nothing?