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Is there a word for "changing your opinions when you're older"?

Asked by HouseMouse (60points) September 9th, 2013

For example, when we’re younger we tend to be very aggressive in our opinions and as we age it tends to dissipate, we see things as more of a grey area than black and white.

Is there a word for that?

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Hawaii_Jake's avatar

I’ve always seen things in shades of gray.

I’m 50 now, so when I’m old, I’ll come back to this question and answer.

And welcome to Fluther.

Dr_Lawrence's avatar

Maturation is a good choice.

DeanV's avatar

Growing up.

Unbroken's avatar

@HouseMouse welcome.

How about evolving?

Sunny2's avatar

Some people call it the wisdom of old age. Perspective is what causes the change. You’ve been through much more than when you were young. It influences your thinking.

pleiades's avatar

“Change of Heart.”

“Wiser”

ragingloli's avatar

Alzheimers

ucme's avatar

Mellowing?
Alzheimers doesn’t change your opinions, more your ways…you place your shoes in the fridge eg.

graynett's avatar

right no ripe

Pachy's avatar

Open-mindedness

woodcutter's avatar

You answered your question with it.

Kropotkin's avatar

No, there’s no word for that.

Blondesjon's avatar

Cooterism.

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