Can people change? Have you?

I think he’s right.

I think your opinions might change over time and with experiences. It might change your values. To change quickly is very rare and very difficult I think. Quickly in this instance is over the course of a year or two.
I have managed to change myself only really once significantly. I was very shy when I was younger. Meeting new people was difficult. Public speaking was almost impossible. Going to a party was okay, but I would often find myself sitting on one side, only really talking to people I knew very well. I realized I was missing a lot of life so I started forcing myself to be more outgoing. It took a couple years until I was really comfortable with meeting new people or public speaking. Now I am very comfortable meeting people and talking with strangers. I have no problems getting up in front of a room and teaching or speaking.

I think Ali was spot on!!! There were many things that I did at 20 that I would NOT even consider doing now. As a matter of fact there were almost as many things that I did at 30 & 40 that I would NEVER dream of doing now!!! With age comes wisdom…& a touch of fear. To be honest, with age often comes the inability to do the things that you were crazy enough to try when you were younger!!!

33 years ago I was a self centered actively drinking alcoholic.

Now I am merely self-centered, haven’t had a drink in 32 years and 11 months.

I think people change subconsciously (without trying) and I think people can and do change consciously, when they are aware of an issue and they work to act or think differently.

My experiences at work have changed my outlook on politics and people. My experiences with life (friends, family, relationships, etc.) have changed my views on those topics.

I think I’ve become a bit more cynical regarding work relationships, and more forgiving regarding family relationships.

I think some people change and some don’t.

At some point, trying to change someone who doesn’t want to change, is pointless and can be frustrating. Accept them for who they are or move on.

If you want to change, continued work on that effort, is very possible.

@seawulf575 Another thing in common, I was so very shy and now am up on a dais speaking publicly several times a month. Good job to you!

Yes, people change. I used to be a sexually repressed, closeted homosexual who was an active alcoholic. I lived in tremendous fear. I am now happily sober, gleefully out, and working at a job I love.

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Yes. I consciously modified my parenting techniques over the years, instead of just reacting, although just reacting is so tempting and easy to do. I had to work hard to not become a clone of my mother’s temperament.

@Hawaii_Jake That’s the best news that I’ve heard all day & I’m THRILLED fo you!!!

@LadyMarissa Thank you.

Always trying
Sometimes failing

Underwear, the oil, tires, my mind, the clocks, positions, buses…

I believe everyone can change if they are willing to apply themselves. I have changed drastically and it has made me a better person today. Change is always possible but only if the person wants to.