Ever since I got married last month, my body seems to have given up

Are you drinking enough water?

This happens when you get married

You did it, so were done now. Time to fall apart

I'm 47 and can definitely identify with you. I honestly felt a significant dropoff in my mid 40's. I get wore out much easier. I go to bed a little earlier these days and sleep just a little longer. I recently had to bump up the prescription on my glasses. I'm near sighted so he actually recommended with the stronger prescription I get bifocals now. I didn't do it but now I have noticed when I read labels at the grocery store I need to pull them away from my face and get the right distance to be able to read them lol.

I woke up with a sore neck the other week and it was seriously messed up for like a week where I couldn't even turn my head. It took me all of 2 to 3 weeks to get back to 100%. I definitely gain weight much easier these days if I'm not careful. Oh and I randomly have an "encapsulated shoulder" and can't hardly move my right shoulder into certain positions. Getting old sucks.

The only thing I can say is I still have a very full head of hair and massive beard and it is still very much full of color too and hasn't gone gray or white yet. So from that aspect it is the same as in my youth.

But for sure I identify with a lot of what you type. 47 is a world of difference from 37. That is for sure.

Feel ya, man

The hair isn't too noticeable if not inspecting closely from above, but it is thinning fast. During my crazy in-between marriage years, so many women complimented my hair, so it feels like I am losing my identity. Tis alright though, I found a good hat:

https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/9/94bfc6e0.jpg

47 and married 12 years

Cant seem to get it up anymore and my drive is non existent. Wife requires her friend Bob now.

The last few months Ive had no desire to work out and cancel on my trainer regularly.

Lost my job during the pandemic and now I have almost 0 desire to find a new one.

bladder has shrunk over the past several years.

I saw your hat in the selfie thread, it definitely suits you and looks good.

Bro, you're looking great. 47 or not.

Bro, you're looking great. 47 or not.

Yeah, that photo is a good example of 40 is the new 30. Looking just fine.

It would be nice if I felt 30 though. Don't wanna disappoint my wife.

Are there medications (besides viagra lel) that can help? Maybe counseling? Ive never been 47 before so I wouldnt know your perspective, though Ive been on SSRIs so long that their supposed diminishment of libido has become my norm and I dont remember what it was like before.

You're getting older, but you're also not watching what you eat and not exercising enough. Maybe you are more stressed.

Oh, I'm fine. It is just that she is 31 and has a much higher libido. I don't even need pills anymore, but I am fine with every couple days. Just can't keep up!

This isn't the turn I expected this topic to take. I was mainly being self deprecating :)

Oh, and I am "only" 46. Somehow I got aged up a year in here

I mean thats a legitimate topic to be communicative (with her) about. Peoples sexual needs rarely match up perfectly.

We have. She is exceedingly understanding and not at all upset but I still feel bad. It's like, I'd be fine with 3x a week, she wants like 7x, and we do like 5x. Compromise!

Probably TMI now

Feel ya, man

The hair isn't too noticeable if not inspecting closely from above, but it is thinning fast. During my crazy in-between marriage years, so many women complimented my hair, so it feels like I am losing my identity. Tis alright though, I found a good hat:

there's lots of treatments that will halt any further loss, and potentially regrow what you've lost if it's relatively recent (especially crown loss, hairline is a bit iffier). some of them are topical, some a daily pill. finasteride and dutasteride. i've been on one or the other for ~20 years and have never had any side effects and still have a full head of hair.

You made it my friend. You are there, you are married no need to keep in shape .

Yeah, you look great, TC. You may feel like your body is failing you, but it at least doesn't look like it.

The daily pill ones scare me because of potential side effects, and I have seen reports that the topical ones can be very harmful or even deadly to cats.

It's okay. She doesn't care if I lose my hair. She says it will just cut down on other women going after me lol

But I am kinda vain...

I am trying to exercise. I have been an avid runner for a long time. Fucking knee though.

I could certainly eat better. Made some changes but not enough.

Not really too stressed about anything in particular but I have generalized anxiety. My wife actually alleviates it some.

Oh shit. I didn't know it was you who made the topic XD

Are you getting enough sleep too?

Join the weight loss social topic and talk about your issue . There are a number of people who have lost good amount of weigth. I had a set back this week so don't be scared when you see my last post.

https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/400-current-events/80605420?page=3#159

Feel ya, man

The hair isn't too noticeable if not inspecting closely from above, but it is thinning fast. During my crazy in-between marriage years, so many women complimented my hair, so it feels like I am losing my identity. Tis alright though, I found a good hat:

https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/9/94bfc6e0.jpg

Not when I got married at 23

We have. She is exceedingly understanding and not at all upset but I still feel bad. It's like, I'd be fine with 3x a week, she wants like 7x, and we do like 5x. Compromise!

You look great. I say embrace the baldness.

Getting married at 23 and 46 are leagues apart, dood.

I would be happy even going back to at least 1x/week.

Anything but the 1x/month hellscape that is my long-term current reality.

Sounds like she completely understands and is totally fine with the frequency. Youre all good, dude. No reason to feel bad.

Does the husband know?

If he doesn't know, I dunno about this man..I couldn't go through it.

Uh. Did you respond to the wrong topic?