Would you want to live past 100? I was thinking about it today. I almost think I would have to considering how late in life I am going to have to work to retire. However, I'm not sure I'd want to. turn 51 this year so that would mean living my entire life again. I'm not sure I have that in me. How about you?

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That’s actually a deep question. I think living past 100 would only be worth it if I could still enjoy life, stay healthy, and have people around me I care about. I understand what you mean though… thinking about repeating another whole lifetime from 51 can feel exhausting instead of exciting.

But honestly, 51 is still young in many ways. A lot of people find their happiest and most peaceful years later in life because they stop worrying so much and start living more for themselves. I think quality of life matters more than the number of years.

And who knows… maybe the best chapter of your life hasn’t even happened yet 😊

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I’ve really enjoyed talking with you. If you’d like, we could exchange numbers and keep in touch more easily 😊

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im 34 and I want. to die today... so no

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I think it boils down to quality of life. I'm 58 and "feeling my age" is coming on rather rapidly. Imagining 20 or 30 years from now... ugh.

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I’m starting to feel more and more but there’s no surrender in me yet.

I’d rather live a higher quality of life for a shorter time than a longer life of less quality

I tend to agree with that although outside of the obvious things like chronic illness quality of life is kind of subjective.

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