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I think most of us soften, but some of us become more callous with time. As for me, I  noticed I become drier with age, Tommyh, LOL.

11 years ago. Rating: 18
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I notice that men definitely get more tender-hearted,

especially where their grandchildren are concerned.

They often didn't have the time, when their own kids

were growing up, to appreciate these little things,

due to work, etc but now see everything with new

eyes as the next generation comes along. :)

11 years ago. Rating: 17
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No question about it. I've become a real sap whenever my kids (young adults) experience trying or joyous experiences. Movies that strike the right chord also beat me up.

I blame it on the meds. Yeah...that's it...the meds.

11 years ago. Rating: 17
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Hopefully.  Happy tears are much better than "being tough" but then, I believe that people who are "tough" are just actors anyway.  No one has really reached their soft spot yet, that's all.   Congratulations!!!

11 years ago. Rating: 16
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So you turned on the water works Tommy ?LOL. Nothin wrong with a grown man shedding an emotional tear for his family.Grandkids, especially, bring out our soft side.

11 years ago. Rating: 16
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Yes Ithink we are all a bit like that as we get older, nothing wrong with that though, it's better than turning into a grumpy old git.

11 years ago. Rating: 14
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Yes, I believe we get more sensitive, especially with family. Family love, family pride and knowing that you helped create it all, right into future generations can be very emotional and so heart filling that it overflows out of you in the form of happy tears. I think it's sweet that a tough Aussie bloke can be made so sensitive over family. :)

11 years ago. Rating: 13
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I'm afraid I'm becoming harsher. My cat of 9 years just disappeared and I'm stoic. Not much to do about it. I'm not even in tears yet........

11 years ago. Rating: 13
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I think we get a little more gentle with ourselves and others (excluding my soon to be x)...I know I am more gentle and understanding.  I'm also more easy going.  My skin is softer and gravity is winning- oh well.

11 years ago. Rating: 11
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Wonderful. <3

11 years ago. Rating: 11
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No...not always! Some of us are dense boneheads our whole lives!

11 years ago. Rating: 11
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Our bones certainly get softer as we age, hence osteoporosis and  fractures.

11 years ago. Rating: 10
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Yes!

11 years ago. Rating: 9
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You reminded me of my father as I read this big tough bloke crying.. It's a good thing that your now a bit soft lol ... Just don't let your mates know they will pull the ____... No all Aussie men tend t get softer with age, we live in a hard country environmentally wise the heat is enough to melt anyone's brain into submission.. My father blamed acid rain for making him bald " before I come to Australia I had a full head of hair, dam acid rain"... Blame the acid rain :)

11 years ago. Rating: 8
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yea at times

11 years ago. Rating: 7
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i think we have more tolerance for people as we get older. it's that or we spend the rest of our lives in prison for snatching  some people bald for their ignorance. lol

11 years ago. Rating: 2
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