Are there parts of your personality that have not changed in your entire lifetime?

@TheHorse (225882)

Walnut Creek, California

April 26, 2025 10:12am CST

The two main things that have not changed in my entire lifetime are my love of sports and my love of music. If you were mute, and came to me with two baseball gloves and a ball, or two guitars, I would know what to do. Entire conversations can be had without words. I also have a weird memory. I can easily forget names like Tom Cruise or Nikki Haley, but I can remember scenes from my childhood (and more recent scenes as well), including what I was thinking and feeling at the time. I can think of ways in which I have changed as well. But I will save that for another post.

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@LadyDuck (473305)

• Switzerland

26 Apr

My love for animals has not changed. I am now a lot more patient than I was when I was young.

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@TheHorse (225882)

• Walnut Creek, California

26 Apr

I am less competitive than I was when I was young.

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@LadyDuck (473305)

• Switzerland

27 Apr

@TheHorse - I remember throwing a bottle of perfume to my brother who was nagging me at the door of my bedroom. I was not very tolerant when I was a teenager.

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@TheHorse (225882)

• Walnut Creek, California

29 Apr

@LadyDuck He wanted to smell good?

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@celticeagle (173749)

• Boise, Idaho

26 Apr

I am so forgetful. Names are horrible for me. But I remember faces. My shyness has changed, but my sense of humor hasn't. I love to laugh and make others laugh. It helps me so much with my depression too.

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@celticeagle (173749)

• Boise, Idaho

27 Apr

@TheHorse .......You are a funny guy. I think that humor keeps us young.

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@TheHorse (225882)

• Walnut Creek, California

26 Apr

I sang a Blues tune today, written from the perspective of my kitty, to some parents and colleagues at Guitar Center.Seeing people laugh makes me happy.

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@ptrikha_2 (47781)

• India

27 Apr

There are two answers I can give. My wife's statement is "You have not changed at all !! " I hear this especially when she is in anger !!

Apart from that, my interest in Travel and Travel watch, Cricket and reading novels has not changed. What might have changed could be the time I am able to devote for my various interests. Are you able to play Baseball in your vicinity?

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@TheHorse (225882)

• Walnut Creek, California

27 Apr

Heh. Happy wife, happy life.

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@TheHorse (225882)

• Walnut Creek, California

27 Apr

We have good competitive softball leagues here.

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@kaylachan (77310)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

26 Apr

I don't think I've changed much at all. I'm still myself. Okay maybe I grew a spine, but still.

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@kaylachan (77310)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

27 Apr

@TheHorse I learned to speak up and advicate more for myself, and more recently and importantly, George. I still cower at conflict, but I know some battles are worth fighting for. I learned when and how it's okay not to take no for an answer.

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@TheHorse (225882)

• Walnut Creek, California

13h

@kaylachan I have always been a bit conciliatory. But I am trying to be more assertive when it is called for.

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@TheHorse (225882)

• Walnut Creek, California

27 Apr

In what areas did you get more assertive?

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@DaddyEvil (146705)

• United States

26 Apr

My enjoyment for making people around me laugh and of reading have been with me my entire life.

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@ptrikha_2 (47781)

• India

27 Apr

@DaddyEvil Thanks for the Grammar talk here ! Quite enlightening !!

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@DaddyEvil (146705)

• United States

27 Apr

@TheHorse The enjoyment of reading, yes... It's a compound sentence so the first part was "My enjoyment for" and then the first enjoyment and then the second enjoyment...

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@TheHorse (225882)

• Walnut Creek, California

27 Apr

Of reading?

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@moffittjc (123976)

• Gainesville, Florida

27 Apr

My love of reading has remained steady in my life, going all the way back to when I first learned to read. Also, and people may argue this, but I am quiet and reserved and like to observe and study things before opening my mouth and commenting or adding my two cents.

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@moffittjc (123976)

• Gainesville, Florida

13h

@TheHorse Exactly. I like to sit back, listen and observe, and then only add my comments if I think they will add value to the conversation.

@TheHorse (225882)

• Walnut Creek, California

28 Apr

I am the same way. I am verbose here. But I often kick back and listen to what people say.

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@jstory07 (143657)

• Roseburg, Oregon

27 Apr

I love children and always have. I had six and my home was open to the friends of my children.

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@TheHorse (225882)

• Walnut Creek, California

27 Apr

It's kind of funny. I was oblivious to younger kids until I wound up being one of the older kids on the block in Chicago. My friends and I taught the younger kids how to play football, etc. Now I really enjoy interacting with younger kids.

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@wolfgirl569 (115172)

• Marion, Ohio

26 Apr

I still love animals and hate cleaning

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@jstory07 (143657)

• Roseburg, Oregon

27 Apr

I have always loved wild animals and still do.

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@TheHorse (225882)

• Walnut Creek, California

27 Apr

I enjoy animals. I do not care for cleaning.

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@RasmaSandra (84398)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

26 Apr

Certain things like I have loved animals all my life but had not pets as mom did not want them in the apartment I have been nervous all my life with the anxiety topping the list now that I have gotten older.

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@TheHorse (225882)

• Walnut Creek, California

26 Apr

Pets have reduced anxiety for me. Love them and they love you back.

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Vicki, #1 Creek Girl

@1creekgirl (43399)

• United States

27 Apr

I guess the two things about me that have been since childhood are my love of singing and how easy it is to hurt my feelings.

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Vicki, #1 Creek Girl

@1creekgirl (43399)

• United States

28 Apr

@TheHorse I started out singing country many years ago (had a little band), but I sing Gospel music now.

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@TheHorse (225882)

• Walnut Creek, California

27 Apr

What kind of things do you like to sing?

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@TheHorse (225882)

• Walnut Creek, California

28 Apr

@1creekgirl There are many different kinds of gospel music. I like songs like Hank Williams's House of Gold, But I also like Bach Cantatas. I'll link House of Gold (as covered by the Seldom Scene). I do that one.

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@JESSY3236 (20457)

• United States

29 Apr

I will always love the color pink. I will always love music although the type of music has changed from when I was a kid.

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@TheHorse (225882)

• Walnut Creek, California

29 Apr

What are your favorite kinds these days?

@JudyEv (351927)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Apr

My love of horses has never changed. And chocolate. And ice-cream!

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@TheHorse (225882)

• Walnut Creek, California

27 Apr

Dang. I need to get some chocolate. It is one of my favorite "attitude adjusters."

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@Neil43 (3882)

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27 Apr

I think I am still introvert and really hard the time being funny at all times. I always like to be serious.

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@TheHorse (225882)

• Walnut Creek, California

27 Apr

Can you enjoy others' senses of humor?

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