The good old days

Its good to listen stories in the past 'cause we might learn from it but if we will be hearing the same stories again and again I guess its no use to listen it surely its gonna be boring. If I will be in your place I will tell him or her nicely with due respect that I am tired of listening his or her old stories again and again since I almost memorize it and encourage him or her to have new stories if he or she really wanted to talk about the good old days.

Well, for me the past does have good things to remember, as well as some things that were not so good. I like to reminisce when I'm with family or old friends, but we talk about current things too. I don't think I have the same experience as you, but most of the generation before me have gone now.

yeah, i have a friend like that... one who i share a "past" with. i do listen to, but i also ask him questions about the present and the future so that the discussion goes in that direction. since i have a past with this guy we made promises to each other not to discuss it so that we can remain friends... and when he starts talking about it i remind him of the promise... though i don't know if that would work for you guys. i think gentle pushes in the appropriate, listener-friendly direction will do.

Hi savypat, I knew someone many years ago who was like Eeyore, very gloomy with nothing really cheery to say. I listened every grueling day after we both got off work, and I was very supportive of her, but I must confess, that when it came time for me to transfer to another job I was a very happy camper. Situations like this are sensitive, and some days require more strength than usual to tolerate. I enjoyed your topic, even though I can't help much.