Changing

Well, we all change as people as we grow older. I suppose this thread is probably leaned toward the older audience on OT but everyone is welcome to comment if you can relate.

Life has taught me many many things. For example, I use to think being homosexual was wrong and now I look back and think about how ignorant I use to be. Or sometimes I'll think of things I said when I was about 13 and how thoughtless they were. It's quite interesting looking back as you change through life and observe how you use to be.

So, my question is, as you grew as a person...is there anything you look back on and think "Whoa, I was a douche" or "No wonder that person was rude to me" or even "What the hell was I thinking??" or just in general, how have you changed over the years? Maybe not in those exact words, but you know what I mean (hopefully) :P

I used to be an a-hole to my parents, and I was also a firm believer in the bible (OT) so I had some crazy views on the world.

I also spent my years in elementary school putting other people down.. that's what I really regret the most.

I used to be an a-hole to my parents, and I was also a firm believer in the bible (OT) so I had some crazy views on the world.

I also spent my years in elementary school putting other people down.. that's what I really regret the most.

DeeJayInphinity

I have always been a somewhat shy person, but after puberty that all ended. I secluded myself from the outside world... becoming antisocial, and frankly just an angry person. A seer hatred for each and every person I came across. Didn't have to even know them. Everyone said I would grow out of it; it was a faze. Well, it's stuck with me even to date. "Less", but hardly. Making friends is still difficult for me (down right impossible all during high school.) and getting/maintaining a job is a pain in the ass.

People that knew me when I was younger say I'm like a completely different person. I guess that goes under the definition of "change"

Oh, I also used to be really shy, but I've gotten over that somewhat. Started singing in a band which kind of forces you to get over being shy. So that also has really helped me develop as a person.sutherland19

Kind of the opposite for me.. I went from being outgoing to being shy. I don't know why, it just happened as soon as I started HS. I also developed a couple of weird phobias. :|

[QUOTE="sutherland19"]Oh, I also used to be really shy, but I've gotten over that somewhat. Started singing in a band which kind of forces you to get over being shy. So that also has really helped me develop as a person.DeeJayInphinity

Kind of the opposite for me.. I went from being outgoing to being shy. I don't know why, it just happened as soon as I started HS. I also developed a couple of weird phobias. :|

The exact same thing happened to me. I'm a really shy person even still. I'm polite when I talk to people, but I'm not all that talkative.

I never regret anything nor do i change my stances on things.

Hello Marissa.

I never regret anything nor do i change my stances on things.

Hello Marissa.

CondomSanta

Due to my upbringing I was pretty much without any sense of logic for a large portion of my life. Racist, against homosexuality, intolerant of anyone not strictly christian. The whole nine yards of stupidity. Thankfully I got my marbles and think logically these days. I also really didn't embrace myself for a long while, tried to hide things about who I was, change myself to satisfy others. These days I'm very confident about myself, finally have the whole self-esteem thing going on.dhyce

It's hard to pinpoint something... I guess my whole outlook on the world in general has changed. That would probably be the biggest thing. When I think back to 10 years ago, life seemed so perfect. I didn't have a care in the world. Now I know what people mean when they say life's a b****. :P

Also, I was raised a Christian, but now I see that all religions have faults, none of it makes any sense, and I'd rather not associate myself with one.

[QUOTE="CondomSanta"]

I never regret anything nor do i change my stances on things.

Hello Marissa.

_Marisa_

Denial ! What a wonderful state to live in. (many smiley faces)

[QUOTE="_Marisa_"][QUOTE="CondomSanta"]I never regret anything nor do i change my stances on things.

Hello Marissa.Axed54

My life changed drastically when my best friend died,i also stopped going to church and moved out of the parents house and since then i have matured greatly.I have had 2 girlfriends already in the past 5 months and this 2nd one looks like it will last.Sometimes it takes a bad thing to get things going in life.teh_destroyer

back in 7th grade, I was a crazy, intolerant, judgemental,right-wing, young earth creationist,religious fanatic

God was that stupid

Am I the only one who thought that this topic was going to be about puberty?Bayleef

[QUOTE="teh_destroyer"]My life changed drastically when my best friend died,i also stopped going to church and moved out of the parents house and since then i have matured greatly.I have had 2 girlfriends already in the past 5 months and this 2nd one looks like it will last.Sometimes it takes a bad thing to get things going in life._Marisa_

Yes it was.

Well, I used to not appreciate the attention of the opposite sex because I was fit and played multiple sports in school but now that I am older and not in shape anymore I get treated alot differently by the opposite sex and I regret how I treated some girls back then so now I try and make up for that whenever I happen to have a relationship now by trying to show my feelings with actions along with words and show my appreciation for others.double_decker

Well written ! I feel I should warn you ! When you get even older, you will become almost invisible to all female over 30.

Well written ! I feel I should warn you ! When you get even older, you will become almost invisible to all female over 30.

Axed54

[QUOTE="Axed54"]

Well written ! I feel I should warn you ! When you get even older, you will become almost invisible to all female over 30.

double_decker

I bet later in life he'll change his mind about regreting nothing. We all do...we all do...*Plays eerie music*

_Marisa_

I'm exactly where i want to be in life. The path i've taken i wouldn't change even if i had to do it over again. I mean i'm only 22 years old now, not much to regret yet. Ask me in 20 years, then maybe I would re-evaluate.

Ohhh, that cuddle comment made me intensely miss my fiance :cry:_Marisa_

[QUOTE="_Marisa_"]Ohhh, that cuddle comment made me intensely miss my fiance :cry:double_decker

Not soon enough :cry:

Well, since I'm stuck here, entertain me!!!! :twisted:_Marisa_

[QUOTE="_Marisa_"]Not soon enough :cry:

Well, since I'm stuck here, entertain me!!!! :twisted:double_decker

[QUOTE="double_decker"][QUOTE="_Marisa_"]Not soon enough :cry:

Well, since I'm stuck here, entertain me!!!! :twisted:_Marisa_

[QUOTE="_Marisa_"] I bet later in life he'll change his mind about regreting nothing. We all do...we all do...*Plays eerie music*

CondomSanta

I'm exactly where i want to be in life. The path i've taken i wouldn't change even if i had to do it over again. I mean i'm only 22 years old now, not much to regret yet. Ask me in 20 years, then maybe I would re-evaluate.

Name your price. ^_^_Marisa_

Getting a little off topic don't you think TC?greenprince

[QUOTE="_Marisa_"]Name your price. ^_^double_decker

I'll go with Juggling and dancing.... at the same time :D_Marisa_

I've learned (the hard way) about patience and wisdom as I've grown older. That old saying, "choose your battles wisely"... definitely true. Things that use to irritate me, and motivate me to action... I've learned to let slide. Calm discussion will resolve all most all problems. I've learned to be less demanding and a lot more accepting... because some things will never change. All part of becoming an adult I guess.taz412

I regret never saying anything to that one chick.

I mean, I might have loved her.