How long do you want to live
By charmallan
@charmallan (58)
April 5, 2008 3:57am CST
I believe that life is a gift but, and i know its silly, i was sad to find my partner wants to take his life when he turns 50. Thats 10 yrs from now ! Im only 26 and him saying this really hurts because i keep thinking be must really not be enjoying life, even though i know he only wants to do this because he doesnt want to end up being cared and his greatest fear is losing controll over his body. I want to live as long as possible and am quite enjoying growing up. How do you feel about life and do you think about death ?
2 responses
@goldwin65 (935)
• Malaysia
5 Apr 08
This is rather a difficult question to answer. However, it all depend on my health condition. If I am healthy, I would like to live up to 95 years old. But if i am having health problem and troble others to look after me, then I would like to live up to 75 years old. Honestly, I am scare of dying.
@charmallan (58)
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5 Apr 08
Thank you. It is a hard one, and i suppose everyone feels differently but i do agree with you. I wouldnt like to become a burden either if my health deteriorated. but i not scared of dying. I hope you have a long, healthy and happy life.
@paid2write (5201)
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5 Apr 08
I think your partner may change his mind as he gets closer to 50. Being 50 does not make you old, and it can mean that the best time of your life is still ahead. I'm sorry that anyone should feel as your partner does. It means he fears growing old, when he still has a lot of living to look forward to.
If he fears he will become weak and dependant on other people in old age he should do his best to lead a healthy lifestyle, eating good food and taking regular exercise. That way he can maintain his health and fitness, even when he gets older.
@charmallan (58)
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5 Apr 08
I hope he does. My Gran mother turned 93 on tuesday. Shes still enjoying her life even though she sometimes needs assistence with the day to day stuff like running a house. Shes been lucky with her health (apart from the bad hips and eyes) because she looked after herself. Sadly, my partner drinks and smokes way too much. But thank you for the advise. He is active at work and i suppose i should look at his diet. Thank you
