Life Over 40 (Gay & Over 40) | Patrick Marano

In this episode of Gay & Over 40, the Vlog series, we look at what cruising, going out, partying - looks like over 40.
What is the difference between your 20's VS your 40's when it comes to DRINKING?
What is the difference between your 20's VS your 40's when it comes to DANCING?
And what is the difference between your 20's VS your 40's when it comes to CRUISING and SEX?
Your mindset, your motivations and your end goals are all very different when you're over 40 and that's ok, cuz you're not the same person you used to be (thank god!)
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[@andyroo9381]

I was cracking up for this entire video!! You were spot on with every comment you made. I never did drugs, when I was younger but I definitely drank! I would show up early, start drinking and just dance the night away with friends. I would leave the bar at 3AM then wake up at 8AM or 9AM to have brunch with the same friends at 11AM. After that, we would either hit a pool party or go back to the bar and drink Long Island Teas for the rest of the Sunday. Youth is AMAZING! Getting old was an entire lifetime away. Now, here I sit. I don't hit the bars anymore. I do not drink alcohol anymore. All of my friends have either died or moved away and I just sit at home with my beautiful dog. My knees hurt. My back hurts. It would be nice to find a partner but I'm comfortable. It is all so different. This was such a relatable video. To all the youth out there - you'll understand, one day,

[@jamesboardman8859]

Agreed, same here. Now that I'm in my sixties, a hot meal, a good glass of wine, my favorite show on Netflix, and cuddling with my dog describes a "perfect" evening!

[@coolaideevens8678]

I’m 33 and I recently moved in with my parents. My dad is 61 and he could out party a 21 year old anyday with all his health issues. He stills comes in the house at 5/6a.m. I just don’t understand

[@andyroo9381]

@@coolaideevens8678 More power to him! I wish I could still make it out and socialize. Perhaps meet a good partner to share our lives together. Slim pickings here in Phoenix!

[@jps6709]

That sounds so sad... O_O

[@andyroo9381]

@@jps6709 Find the right man and settle down. Society is more open, to gay couples, marriage and adoption, so you will have a much better shot. As far as feeling sad for me, you shouldn't. I am perfectly satisfied. Some people are just "loners".

[@boblouis1659]

Now I need three days notice to be spontaneous.

[@mogadon7]

Patrick is great. He is his self. Genuine guy. Honest. Unique...and not jaded !

[@PatrickMarano]

hahaha me too

[@dannyswain308]

OMG! I needed this SOOOOO much tonight 😭 I'm in my early 50's and on vacation in Provincetown, and the pressure to go out to all the clubs and hook up is crazy! I was feeling guilty about staying in and going to bed early ☹️ THANK YOU FOR THIS! TRULY 🙏🏼

[@LenHealsU]

I hear you Danny. I'm 74 and have always steered to Gay outdoor clubs. The pressure there is not as bad, because everyone has the same interest. With my active life style and healthy eating (lots of antioxidants) I look much younger than I actually am, so I've been told multiple times. I just came back form a hiking and biking trip up in Yosemite Nat'l Park just a couple weeks ago. I'm currently single, looking for a guy to share the rest of my life with, etc. I live in the San Diego area.

[@louisdewit4429]

If this is a recent photo of you, you look damn good and still sexy.

[@jeannedagonese3448]

I'm 71years old i just came out in 2020 after 50years with my partner said to her i'm coming out my mother passed away. I'm calling all my family and friends. We married in September of 2020 im very happy Jeanne

[@johniii8147]

I'm so glad I don't have to worry about these things anymore. It was fun in my early 20's but it got old pretty fast.

[@imagem812]

I love that you are so comfortable and happy with who you are and so open about being gay. I grew up in the SF Bay Area in the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, etc. Gay people were never an issue and were just part of the population. I had gay friends in high school and know how hard it was for some of them to come to terms with being gay even though we lived in a very liberal open environment. Your videos popped up and I've watched a bunch of them. I love your openness. I'm a 61 year old straight woman and have learned quite a bit from your videos and find it refreshing. Free to be you and me. Thanks for the cool videos.

[@PatrickMarano]

Hey, that means a lot! I'm so happy you enjoy my content... it's nice to hear from a straight woman lol... keep in touch! xo

[@teralmiles]

So relatable! I’m now 48 and live blissfully with my wonderful husband and 4 dogs. We are in bed every night by 9:30. Seriously, if it ticks round to 10pm I’m so desperate to get into bed to just unwind and call it a day. 20 years ago I was dancing on bars and podiums in gay clubs, loving my best life. We now prefer to go out at lunchtime and on,y yesterday we’re planning what we’re having to eat at today’s lunch with friends, by looking at the menu of the restaurant online and saying how 14 euros for a chicken salad is ridiculous!! And how we can buy a whole weeks worth of salad for that!! It’s all about priorities in life. Love your video. Greetings from Cyprus.

[@PatrickMarano]

Omg, Teral! You totally relate, I'm glad! 14 euros for 1 salad? c'mon! It's just a natural progression of us getting older and priorities shifting. I just wish gays wouldn't worship youth so much... there's no reason to (except for their beauty)

[@eddieg6436]

I’ve been 50 since I was 20!! All I wanted when I was 20 was to be retired (now at 50, I am). I was sooooooooooo bored at nightclubs when I was in my 20’s! People standing around ignoring each other, too cool for school, if they did talk it was about their Prada shoes……..BORING! At 20 I wanted a house PAID OFF, money in the bank, a rental property, a nice sports car, and to travel the world. Now at 50 THANK GOD I have all that. I love my house, my 12 foot tall privacy hedges that circle my property, my backyard pool, and my gardens. ………you couldn’t PAY ME to be in my 20’s again!! And man, do I feel sorry for the young people of today!!! Good luck, and no thank you!!

[@epaminon6196]

Good for you.

[@dionwilfredsmart2487]

I am 18 as of current and your 20s list is my current vision board. I am not a night club person and the night life is just not for me. I thought I will have a bad life until I read your thread otherwise clubbing, not for me 😂. All I want to do is heal my past traumas, build my empire and be happy most importantly, which is not the “standard” /expected fun( clubbing, cruising etc. ) Your story is inspiring!!!

[@coolaideevens8678]

You sound like you need some company. Wya Eddie G?

[@utubewatcher806]

Let me guess, you didn't go out partying on school nights (workdays of the week)? I believe it is a sweeping generalization to assume all 20-somethings were of this carefree mindset. Some 20-somethings were in the survival and maturity mode you described above. I recall feeling left out because I had no entourage to take me out hither and thither. Those feelings yielded a realization of my great freedom in setting my own agenda and itinerary.

[@eddieg6436]

@@utubewatcher806 …When I was 20 rather than partying and clubbing, I was PLANNING my life for retirement. I started fully funding my Roth IRA when I was 24, and began “collecting” stocks to form a diverse stock portfolio over the decades. Saving for my home, later buying my rental house eventually happened, as well as PAYING THEM OFF, with no mortgages. Pieces of the puzzle started forming. This was all much more important to me than a club scene, or inane conversations with narcissists prevalent in the gay community. Decades flew by, and my plan realized. Life is about choices.

[@truerthanyouknow9456]

In your 40s, you don’t know who anyone is. Facts. Another fact. That’s fine. In 3 years, no one else will remember those names either. Chase a vibe, not a brand label.

[@3RDOF5388]

Your channel is my absolute favorite! Love that you are giving us gays over 40 some great content and normalizing taboos as well. I can relate to everything in this video (and most of your videos I’ve watched for that matter). I was laughing my ass off when you started going off about the restaurant lighting/music etc. I half expected you to blurt out a “stay off my lawn!” Haha but it was all so true! Can’t wait to catch up on all the other videos!

[@michaelc7876]

This guy is 100% "spot on"! I'm 68. I look 48. You think that would make me want to be glued to the bar scene... but quite the opposite. When people in a bar who are decades younger than me constantly hit me up, I, sooner or later, tell them my age. Man! Gay guys, who are always on edge about being picked-on by society, sure are picky about "age"! When I tell a guy my real age they quickly praise me for looking so young and then can't get away from me fast enough. And I don't hit on 18 year olds! Most of these guys are at least in their 50's! But I run a lot, I lift weights 3 times a week, I take a variety of vitamins, not a sun-worshiper, non-smoker, etc... so I don't have very many lines in my skin...AND my hair is still light brown, not a grey hair in sight. Confusing world.

[@PatrickMarano]

Michael, thank you for sharing my friend! Ageism is a huuuuge problem in our community. I'm experiencing it in my 40's for chrissakes.

[@MedullarisConus]

I'm 43 and Infrared & Red light therapy helps with my young looks (also take supplements, good nutrition, exercise, etc).

[@antoniokinsey4041]

For the most part, I had stopped going out to gay bars/clubs by the time I turned 24. For me, the point of going out then was to meet a mate, but for an ltr. Once I found my mate/partner/significant other, I was done with that scene. I enjoyed watching this video as a 49 year old. I could still relate. I complain about loud music in grocery stores, malls and shopping outlets 🤣

[@vant83]

39 going on 40 on December...just found this video amazingly accurate. For me, some things apply even to when I was in my 20s because I didn't really go out so much, I had a lot of things to do for the University and very little money so that I was really -if I went out- I went counting out every cent in order to be able to pay a taxi afterwards and be able to pay lunch at the university every day...and whether I drank little or more, I always had a terrible insomnia episode and the next day...I was wasted as can be. So now, I just keep on being very time, money and health-conscious. I still feel quite young and with good physical condition, to the point that I can hike routes and go to places some of my friends already can't, don't have any back pain or a thing like that. However, any bad night of sleep or of staying late and any colitis episode can make me have the worst days and additionally losing weight isn't as easy as before . Again on the positive side, I prefer quiet and alone time, I valuate to have quality time with my partner, friends and cat....and sex is so much better and rewarding that when I was in my 20s...it's like a gift that you really seize.

[@curtisgregory517]

in your 20s ,,, in your40s ,,,, all interesting memories, imagine what things are like for me in my 80s, lol.

[@PatrickMarano]

Hopefully I can find out for myself one day!

[@antoniodane1]

I'm 61 and this video was nailed. loved it

[@fussguss3011]

The comfortably sitting past the point of no-return is SUCH a thing. I could go out, but the pillows are propping my arms up juuuuuust the way I like it! 💗

[@PatrickMarano]

You get it!

[@davidhenington7679]

Truth! And it’s ok.

[@arturocepedauresti6585]

I am 39 and this is so accurate already! You nailed it 😅👏🏼

[@PatrickMarano]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@chriswilks1633]

I miss my days dancing on a stage or platform or speaker at a club. That was 20+ years ago. Now I’m lucky if I have 4 big nights out a year lol. This is all so relatable! I’m 48 now.

[@DiverseDreamer]

i actually loveeeeee this, especially having dated someone in his 20's and I just turned 30, I can see now why we was always arguing because he simply couldn't see beyond the moment or how his actions would affect us long term where as I had responsibilities for both of us he would be causing drama and just laughing it off finding it all very funny and entertaining seeing me stressed.

[@Shnezer]

I'm 33 and already feeling this ;) I cant stop laughing.... spot on!!!

[@SeedsofJoy]

You look damn good for 40+

[@PatrickMarano]

thank you!

[@canuck9199]

OMG... you're hilarious... I relate to every single point you made. I even LOL at some of them.

[@PatrickMarano]

Hey Richard, I'm glad you could relate! Keep in touch!

[@donald6787]

It sounds like you were a super fun guy when in your 20s. Glad you survived!

[@PatrickMarano]

me too

[@johniii8147]

Yes's he's very lucky. Many didn't

[@rildoaraujo6965]

Hola Donald Gray

[@guygrip9634]

Express spelled wrong

[@martcichocki5571]

Great commentary & observation on the gay lifestyle! Your honesty & candor much appreciated! Lots of memories for this 60 year old.

[@Dralion464]

”Calling your drug dealer" Hilarious!!!😆🤣😂

[@mikefilimon1584]

😂

[@tinpalace]

end the night early, then go out in the morning and find other 40+ people also out for coffee

[@briansmith6292]

I am defiantly now a go outer unlike my 20s I thought if I didn't go out I'd be missing something

[@jimmywalls7303]

I was laughing my ass off because I was like "how do you know me" lol It's so accurate.. how things change. To "its cold out I ain't leaving the f*cking house are you crazy. But in my 20s shit I didn't care if it was snowing I'd be half naked in a scarf and only scarf.

[@mikefilimon1584]

It’s 8:54pm and I am comfortably laying on my couch watching Patrick Marano ❤ 😊

[@markgatz6127]

I’m in my 60’s been there done that. 😂 I was enlisted when I was in my 20’s & 30’s.

[@jameswashington7842]

When I was in my twenties till maybe mid thirties i love to go out, mainly because i loved to dance and many times I would go out alone and have a blast by myself. I feel it was easier then to meet guys in a club and much more fun. I promised myself that by 40 I would no longer go out to clubs, I did not want to be that guy who didn't know when to stop going out. So when the time came I stopped and never looked back. I am glad I experienced clubbing in my younger years in NYC and have great memories as well.

[@PatrickMarano]

Ok, but I would say, if you want to go out... you should!

[@MaxxPwrrr]

As an introvert having watched this video, I can confidently assert that I have been over 40 my entire life.

[@shadown5757]

Thanks for the video, it just made me realize that gay men have the same experience as a straight man (apart from sexual orientation) regarding hangout and the experience of aging. Keep making this interesting content 🙏

[@PatrickMarano]

Thanks man!

[@shadown5757]

@@PatrickMarano you are more than welcome for helping me realize the above 🙏

[@erickz7433]

39, already feeling 40. Lol. Love this video. You give good and hilarious insight on this transition to "maturity" in regards from in your 20's drinking games to in your 40's Netflix nights in 😂 "Why is it so loud in hear?" I would never thought I would be saying more often as I've gotten older 😱🤣

[@LowellBDennyIII]

I laughed so many times during this video to stop myself from crying [at what we've become in our dotage].I can so, so relate and so can most of my gay friends. We're now late 40's and early 50's. But it blows my brain to look back at my 20's in San Francisco. Full-time job. Swam US Masters ... but somehow Wednesday night it was Queer Nation meetings. Thursday night it was "The Box," a gay dance club. Friday night it was the End Up or Club Nzinga, both gay clubs. Sunday, of course a tea dance .. somewhere. How did I do that?? And got up for work ... and swam after work ... And don't ask me how many guys I went home with: not many standards either LOL ...

[@PatrickMarano]

I wish I knew the number of guys.. it would be fascinating to know that! I can't believe how much you did... only in your 20's could you do all that! I'd start Wednesday or Thursday straight through Sunday as well!

[@LuigiChirco]

OMG…was that me talking? Sooo relatable, you made me laugh a lot but also made me think 🤔 I must give my life a big change! Thanks for the vid and a big hug from Italy 🇮🇹🤗🥰🏳️‍🌈🌈

[@PatrickMarano]

I'm happy you could relate! lol xo

[@johngoldman5363]

Great great content! You hit every nail right on the head. 👍👍👍👍

[@wanttoplae]

So funny and insightful, and just the things I went through going into my 40s.

[@bpekim1]

I love your insight into gay life Patrick! Turning 62 this year - I try to imagine what it’s like now for those that grew up with the Internet and have Grinder et al. Now. Back in my day it was the Gay Rags with the classifieds, or the tubs, or the forest preserve on top of the bars - you HAD to go out to get some. I do miss the days when it felt like a secret underground alternative fabulous club - more mainstream now, some of the glamour and mystery is gone. But so much more open and accepted now - which is much better!

[@PatrickMarano]

Thank you so much for your comment, perspective and story! xoxo

[@alainrichard8873]

I really like your editing and I enjoy your personality . You are a very likeable man with an interesting outlook on life .

[@PatrickMarano]

Thank you Alain!

[@leonstevens1382]

Yep, you’re right on all points. If you think 40+ is hard, wait until you’re 73, like me! But I’m still growing old with my partner of 46 years. It’s actually possible.

[@alcameron6071]

I hear you brother. I’m 74 years old and felt every sentence of his video as I’m sure you did. I left a comment, I had to cut myself off though, I was revealing too much, lol

[@reglook1]

I used to eat anything I wanted to and not think about it. Wow now I have to think about everything I eat and how it may effect me.

[@MrWoofwoof69]

i’m laughing at myself listening to you LOL… so so darn true, your minute by minute take down of our golden days/years back… missing those carefree moments though, “days of our life” but mature, cautious & wiser now…. thanks for making us reflect & laugh at ourselves “drunk” Patrick… greetings from Singapore… luv ya…

[@straus1975]

Oh My God!! The accuracy of this video is spot on, well done Patrick.

[@BluePoliceBoxChicago]

So spot on. Esp. re: only dancing to "my" songs. Thank the universe for happy hours.

[@jimsmith1549]

Patrick, you are phenomenal. Funny AND right on target!

[@PatrickMarano]

aww thank you so much

[@stevebleetstein79]

So on point as for my life experience as well…

[@ljrockstar69]

I'm liking your channel now, and I am learning a lot.....everything you say about being over 40 is so true!🤣 Good sleep in your 40s is like gold, it's not like when you're in your 20s where deep sleep always happens, you are lucky enough to get in 5 hours of sleep vs. 8+.

[@PatrickMarano]

haha so true

[@Mcfreddo]

OH, all you say is SOooo true!! Wrecked for days if you're gone far too hard. Yes, water drinks- so true. Even when I did go out (in Australia) always found it lonely for the most part actually.

[@rubenlaracuente8991]

Im 59 and i love your content!

[@thatmikestout]

This segment was SPOT. ON. Fantastic and funny (and accurate). Thanks!

[@PatrickMarano]

Glad u liked it

[@nathans2811]

The worst part of going to the club after 40 is hearing the Whitney Houston remixes when you're dying to just hear the original song 😆

[@PatrickMarano]

hahaha omg so true!

[@eric60025]

Start to finish this was hilarious and spot on!!

[@reggiec2924]

I can completely associate with you on the differences by being in my 20-s vs being in my 40's. I had all the energy that kept me going from evening through the next whole day, while at work. I am new to your channel and I enjoy your show. Keep up the good work.

[@PatrickMarano]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@moejam9688]

Preach. Its funny cuz its true. Watching is like we’re stoned with a glass of wine or a beer (fireplace goin) and we’re sitting on the couch chatting…..Thanks for that

[@epaminon6196]

His descriptions of 40+ partying are scarrier to me than any horror movie. It's like an unavoidable fate that is slowly creeping up on you. 😨

[@PatrickMarano]

hahaha, things change, it's ok

[@BJN1253]

This is the reason young people should enjoy their youth when they are youths. Youth goes fast. And you'll miss it once it's gone.

[@Will-qs3ql]

You cracked me up! Wait til your 50

[@beautoxxbeautoxx]

Holy Shit. Your channel is so refreshing, especially this one. Ughh Love you and your vids❤️

[@carlosf.6272]

Patrick got everything right. It felt like he was me. Thanks Patrick

[@donaldewert2332]

I am 65 and people tell me I look in my 40's. I feel 25 and young, happy & healthy. People, get over age!!! I Am staying " young " forever. I have always been sick & tired of the gay world putting such emphasis on age and looks!!!!

[@PatrickMarano]

Amen Donald! It's so pathetic... we're better than that. We've absorbed it from our hetero counterparts who do it to women! Let's start a movement here! xo

[@adamk2101]

Omg “what’s the point of being up when the suns up… call ur drug dealer…”. I died hahahhaaha

[@patrickjonesroth5440]

Your fabulous!!!! Your so right,your me... This was fun Thank you!

[@PatrickMarano]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@mikedurant78]

Everything you say is so true.

[@IUmusicBoi]

This is why the only “going out” I like is going to musical theater mondays…I know all the music and references and you get to play judgey queen…maybe one more time 😈

[@enochermes]

Omg your mouth is full of true...!!! I felt so in tune with the restaurant and the loud music... Lol

[@FLsheepdog1]

I took a nap half way thru your video. I'll have to start over so I can comment. LOL

[@Buyford28]

Patrick, u are so right. I also like to take naps. I am 63 and gay.

[@88ispeak]

It’s the eyes fo me and the “are there any drink specials?” 👀🤣🤣🤣 so much wisdom & truth.

[@PatrickMarano]

hahaha, I'm glad you can relate!

[@88ispeak]

@@PatrickMarano I can. I’ll definitely be watching your other videos as well. Finally someone who thinks like me 🤣💥

[@ronpierson8198]

This is so true! I’ve only recently found your channel and I am loving your videos! And, dear lord, just wait until you are in your late mid-fifties: Then staying up past 9:30 will make you feel hungover the next day. Oi!

[@PatrickMarano]

lol

[@djmixnmagic]

If the clock goes past 9:30 and I'm still awake, I panic, and try to rush to sleep.

[@allenpinnix5241]

so much truth in so few minutes..... I know what you are talking about- the older I get the earlier "late" becomes! (over 50 here) I like the way you see things- thanks for the post!

[@PatrickMarano]

Thank you for the comment! xo

[@Jellybeans45]

Dude you're the best!! I've been pretty down lately and this has got my spirits up 😜😜😜 thank u !! so glad I found your channel..I was about to do one myself 😜..you saved me from embarrassment.. 😀👍😎

[@PatrickMarano]

I'm glad you like it! Thx for the comment

[@juanmorelli8703]

Thank you for the videos.

[@BayouCityFilmNews]

Exactly. This video is the truth. Since I'm about to turn 60 in about 5 months this is even more true. You can't get me out to a dance club if you tried. As for the bars, I'm not much of a drinker anyway. IF I show up I'll have a couple of beers mixed in with bottled water and I'm done.

[@gatewayz75]

Everything you said is sooo true

[@herbpursley9651]

You made me LOL. I could relate to everything you said. Although I'm still frisky if I have an offer to play.

[@flashback1123]

Excellent video. All very true x

[@MrDagonFire]

We need more videos of you with your shirt off. :)

[@PatrickMarano]

Let me get in summer shape first lol

[@mrpogi79]

Or Fans Only? 🤔👀😁✌🏿

[@lightbluedev]

I am literally crying and laughing out loud.

[@RatchetRalph]

Girl... I am so with you. I am actually 40 and I look like I am in my twenties. You are ACCURATE in every sense of the word. By 10pm I don't wanna know nobody. Loved this topic. I am so with you!!! however, I am an early person in my 40's versus my 20's.... in my 20's I was not a morning person.

[@jailuke2734]

OMG, funny cause it’s true! Nice to see there’s a shared collective experience.

[@PatrickMarano]

Totally!

[@Jumpoable]

LAWL yes ALL your points.

[@izodman]

Sitting down and stay sitting, you won’t go out. Oh man that’s the truth! I have a good one for ya. My friend and I decided to hit the club late so we got high at 10 to keep us awake past midnight and stood in queue for over an hour to get in that seemed to take forever. After we got in and had a drink or two, we sat in the corner people watching and we both fell asleep 💤. We were woken by others who were younger. 😂😆😂😆😂🤣🤣

[@PatrickMarano]

hahahaha, yup sounds right! thanks for sharing!

[@mrpogi79]

Bless... this reinforces why I don't go out now cause this will definitely happen to me.

[@dionwilfredsmart2487]

Me being 18 and afraid of being 40 then boom this video comes 🥲🥲🥲. Very interesting!!

[@PatrickMarano]

There's nothing to be afraid of

[@mikefilimon1584]

Love This!!! I say that same things! Lmao 😂. These new night setting tablet menus are the answer. Js haha!

[@johnnyboyvan]

You are so accurate. Thanks 😊 for making me realize I am not alone. Was never high but danced all night and even on platforms and cages...woo hoo!! Good memories.

[@PatrickMarano]

You are so welcome

[@Onetalld1984]

I find I get tired by 1am. I’m hope by 2am and happy. I don’t like to lose the next day. As for going out to meet, even at 40, it’s sell the main reason. (I miss Back room action !)

[@fkb1263]

I feel like you are telling my life story :)

[@Jusell]

You look more comfortable in this new facet 🤩 (despite the cough)

[@PatrickMarano]

It's been nice to switch up the format. I'm enjoying it too!

[@northernsegageorge6510]

I’m 39 now and this is already so true.

[@Poston05]

OMG!! I just discovered your videos!! You're killing me! Totally relating to everything you said. Sounds like we've had a similar life experience and it is so fun to watch you :-)

[@PatrickMarano]

Hey Ron! Thank you so much! I'm glad you found the channel lol

[@rolfhogfeldt7645]

You Rock! I found your videos "accidentally", lol. You're the Tony Robin's of the lifestyle. Keep it "up"👍

[@PatrickMarano]

Welcome aboard!

[@Archsponge]

Yes yes and YASS! I feel all those things, but not necessarily through the narrative of empowerment. Already being experienced enough to know what we like and what we don’t like and not to treat it as a shortcoming, especially in the last few years as I had been dating younger guys (most in their 20s) has definitely come with a feeling of inadequacy. Looking to date more age appropriate guys (mid-30s and up) has been a relief 😅

[@PatrickMarano]

Yup I hear ya

[@uspswill]

Wow 😲 so true and funny as Hell!!! My God I couldn't stop laughing!!

[@1lfp903]

So true! ... and what about driving distance and parking. LOL By the way, your dog is so cute and so are you. ;-)

[@PatrickMarano]

😊 thank you

[@tnchaptnchap]

You hit all of these comments dead on!! You described my 20's so perfect. Except the drugs!! Now that I am in my 40's, I sometimes wish I could go back and relive my 20's for a day. They were such fun times. You are correct though, by the time your in your 40's, it seems like where has all the time gone, & I just don't have the energy like I did in my 20's. When I was in my early 20's, I thought 40's were so far down the road. But it's hard to realize how quickly time passes. It's here before you know it!!!!

[@PatrickMarano]

For sure it is! But let's enjoy it cuz 60's are a comin' lol

[@djmixnmagic]

"How is tonight going to affect tomorrow?" 😹 Story of my life now after 40! No amount of fun in the moment can make up for a restful night's sleep.

[@PatrickMarano]

So true!

[@Lommy9999]

Gosh everything you say, I concur!

[@shannonphillips8759]

I’ve had to change my go to drink from a vodka/sprite to a vodka/water. The sugar from the pop makes me feel bloated and the water is to keep me hydrated. I also remember in my 20s taking the morning train home from downtown after partying all night and seeing the kids heading off to school and the responsible adults going to work. There I am coming down from whatever I was on, hair is mess, makeup is running from crying (you’re drunk, it’s bound to happen) and hoping nobody is judging me. Loved this video, thank you for sharing:)

[@PatrickMarano]

omg, the visual of you on the bus with mascara streams down your cheeks is priceless!

[@djmixnmagic]

The famous walk of shame! That was me in '97/'98 in red leather pants after Halloween in the Castro taking the BART back to Berkeley from the City. Good time...but not really.

[@billlee536]

You rock !!

[@PatrickMarano]

Thank you!

[@ghayath2011]

So True..LOOL.. I have been through all these phases .. been there done that