How long would you like to live?

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I don't know why but today it popped into my mind about the length of my life. It then got me thinking about how long I would like to live for. I personally would like to live to 100 as it would be great to see all the changes and it's a nice round number. I am currently mid 40s a Grandma and feel so old.

Over to you.... how long would you like to live?

My God this thread is depressing - I'm 60 in December & would love at least another 60 years

100. My DM is in her 80s and hikes and cycles for miles. My DMil is late 80s, less mobile, but as sharp as a tac and fully engaged in the world. Some of the responses here are quite sad, as if older people have nothing to offer. FFS the president of the USA is almost 80.

I reckon I've got another 10 years left which sounds terrible but I think about it as 10 years ago doesn't seem that long ago it has gone in the blink of an eye!

It really depends on quality of life. I’d rather go at 75 having been happy and healthy to the end than be sitting in a care home a mere shell of a woman at 99.

My side of the family have never been blessed with great health, but that’s mostly attributed to being poor and working class - my 4 grandparents were 49, 68, 70 and 77 respectively when they died and I only met two of them.

99 - I don't want to risk getting a telegram from that person formerly known as Prince Andrew.

13 years or so. I’m almost 40 but I feel absolutely fucked from health issues and I’m beginning to lose my looks so can’t be arsed anymore . Just need to see the youngest one into adulthood . I had a bloody exciting and fun younger life got to see a lot and do a lot and then was quite beautiful. Not quite sure what’s left now as I’m just miserable and in pain most days and haven’t socialised for about 5 years. I do two school runs a day and clean the house that’s it I’m so bored of it .

80 would do me fine! I have health conditions in mid sixties but if I could last another say 16 years I’d be happy! Unless cancer or dementia strikes

For as long as my son, and not one second more.

I'd be quite happy to not wake up in the morning now except I worry about the affect that would have on my kids (who are full grown adults leading their own lives).

Much longer than I’m going to get. I’m mid-50s.

90. And I'd like to go off to sleep in my cosy bed with my 89yo husband spooning me and not wake up.

So if you're listening up there.... ahem!

Over 100 if I have a reasonable quality of life and at least some of my marbles.

I wouldn’t like to live for any length of time with advanced dementia.

I think 85 wouldn't be too bad as long as you've got reasonable health and no dementia.
My grandparents on both sides lived quite long but both my parents have suffered quite I'll health relatively young so I guess it's down to the roll of the dice.

Wouldn't want to be about too long and be the only one left. It's about the quality really isn't it.

Recently found a lump in my neck and waiting for ultrasound and fine needle aspiration. Thought about how much time I might have left. I retired early at 58 and so glad I did now. I have a good private pension and now wonder whether I shall live to claim my state pension. I suppose 75 would be good but dependent on health. I don't want to exist but not be well enough to enjoy life.

In a perfect world, I’d like to live as long as good health enables me, before popping my clogs in a peaceful pain free manner. I’d say in my sleep, but having experienced the sudden death of a loved one, I’d not wish that on anyone, so maybe a short pain free illness where I can say goodbye to everyone I love. That way I’d conveniently avoid any care fees, and can pass on anything I have to help my children, and hopefully their kids if they have them once I reach the ripe old age. From what I’ve seen, getting older can majorly suck ass and be extremely painful, I’d like to avoid that if possible please!

I've just married again at 58 I need to live another 25 years as I missed my first silver wedding by 100 days.

90 and fully independent until that point. I'd love to meet any great grandchildren and tell stories of my grandparents etc, and just sit back and observe it all. Happy to go anytime after that, just make it quick...!

Also I would like to outlive anyone I know who has annoyed me.

95 I think would be a good age if I was still mobile with all my faculties. My Nan is still doing well at 90. She’s getting frailer now but she still walks around with a walking stick, does a bit of cooking, cleaning, gardening etc. She’s says her memory isn’t great but we still have great conversations with her where she remembers plenty all the way back to primary school.

75? Not over 80. Depends. If I've got all my faculties. Or in pain. Definitely not over 90 thanks.

90 if healthy enough. 65 if very bad health.

If I could instantly and painlessly disappear, leaving no one behind me, I would. I'm scared of dying, but don't want to get old either. An asteroid strike in my sleep would be very welcome.

What a thought provoking question!

I'm currently 68 and in very good health/fitness for my age. Both my parents passed away at 82 (2 years apart), and I think that would do for me to be honest. But to think I only have another 14 years - which will pass very quickly - is making me seriously think about my priorities, my relationship with DH, where and how I live etc. If I've got another 14/15 years I want them to be good years.

As long as I'm physically and mentally well. Don't really want a crappy eked out existance. History of dementia in my family and would much rather there was a sensible exit button at some point.

He is but is ridiculed so people are not always kind about aging .