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In reply to the discussion: Things that tick you off. [View all]smirkymonkey
(63,221 posts)36. I find that I am much more relaxed and less irritable as I get older as well.
It's kind of nice. I used to be so impatient and annoyed all the time for the littlest things. Things still get on my nerves from time to time, especially at work, but I am able to let it go pretty quickly and I never hold a grudge. I just find that it's not worth it anymore. I am the only one it really damages, so what's the point?
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Ditto here---I also refuse to use the touch pad ordering at a local McDonalds.
virgogal
Aug 2019
#26
I very firmly but absolutely assertively tell them NO after one of their "helpful" staff
hlthe2b
Aug 2019
#17
I find that I am much more relaxed and less irritable as I get older as well.
smirkymonkey
Aug 2019
#36