Dear Abby: Critics Pan Senior's Repeat Performances
<p><b>DEAR ABBY:</b> I am 70 and consider my mental faculties to be normal. One aging issue my wife and I have noticed is that I tend to repeat stories to our children, grandchildren and friends.
Reported by 2 outlets — Chicago Sun-Times, New York Post. See all sources ↓
<p><b>DEAR ABBY:</b> I am 70 and consider my mental faculties to be normal. One aging issue my wife and I have noticed is that I tend to repeat stories to our children, grandchildren and friends. Our children can be less than forgiving toward this old boomer as they deliver a comment like, "Yeah, we've already heard about that," sometimes in a rude or caustic tone.</p><p>We think this phenomenon is common to a lot of people our age. I have started prefacing my stories with "Did I tell you about ..." before talking.
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- What's the story?
- <p><b>DEAR ABBY:</b> I am 70 and consider my mental faculties to be normal. One aging issue my wife and I have noticed is that I tend to repeat stories to our children, grandchildren and friends.
- How widely is it covered?
- 2 outlets, average source rating 5.5/10.
- When was it last updated?
- 12m ago.
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Dear Abby: Am I aging — or just telling the same stories too often?
Sources2TypeCoverageChicago Sun-Times
New York Post