DEAR ERIC: My husband and I are in our early 60s and 70s. We have had some health challenges but we work hard at eating healthy, exercising, stretching, et cetera. We try to keep a positive attitude and do as much as we can with our aging bodies. We try not to discuss our aches and pains with our community.

Over the past year, the majority of our friends are spending more and more time discussing their aches, pains and medical problems. Our gatherings seem to be overshadowed by these types of discussions. Most of our friends don’t take care of themselves but run to doctors for lots of procedures to help ease their discomfort.

Could you offer some advice to help us to continue to enjoy these friendships but find a way to cope with these depressing discussions?

– The Cup is Half Full

DEA

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