Re: [UUPoly-L] Polyamory and Aging -- Polygeezers List

["bbc" <bbc@ashlandhome.net>]

"Old is a state of mind," so far.

Yes, we can stay vital till late in life, like my father did and as I am 
still able to do.  But ultimately, we lose it.

An advantage is that by the time we sag, etc., we don't care.  That 
marvelous, mysterious drive dissipates.  If we can enjoy it late in life, 
fine.  If not, it's still OK.

I'll add to this conversation the observation that many Poly folk are older 
because it makes sense for older people more than younger.  While younger 
people may have more ripe beauty and drive, they're also nearer their 
breeding age where monogamy and paternity are more important and potentially 
disruptive.  Hence, the more traditional stance regarding it in marriage.

Being past breeding age liberates us to share more.  That's tricky because 
we still have the remnants of possessiveness active in our chemistry, fears, 
and relationships.

Congratulations to those of you who share.  How to do that well and 
honorably is a promising bit of progress I'm glad many of you are sharing.


-----Original Message-----

From: "david vanhorn" <polydvh@gmail.com>

To: uupoly-l@uupa.org

Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2008 12:44:54 -0400

Subject: Re: [UUPoly-L] Polyamory and Aging -- Polygeezers List




I hear ya..



I just turned 50, but I dont FEEL older than 30 maybe.



Old is a state of mind.



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http://www.libchrist.com/phoenix/healing.html 
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