Enthusiasm

Dear Suze, I adore the guy I’m living with, partly because he’s so damn upbeat. Mostly, he really feels this way, but he adds a layer that sucks you in to believe it’s true. We’re in our late 60s and it’s comfortable that we’re so compatible. We’re past our thrilling youths, fantastic careers, travel and glamor. We like naps, and long, slow dog walks (she’s old too). We’re content, but sometimes bored.

Dear Old, Boring just means you’re not using your imagination enough. Try a psychological trick called thought-stopping. The second “boring” hits your consciousness, stop the thought and act differently. It helps to physically move, even to squirm in your seat, to jerk you out of boredom. Meet his enthusiasm, be passionate, -that’s never boring. -SQ