Would you give up 10 years from the end of your life to get your most wanted trait?

[R3d]

Like if there is something that bugs you about yourself like being short (for me), fat, having small boobs, having too light or too dark skin, whatever it is...

 

Would you change it in exchange for 10 years off from the end of your life (so if you were to live to 80, instead you would only live to 70).

 

Oh and you can pick exactly how you want the trait change. You can be as specific as saying you which you were size 000 or exactly 6'4 or post a link to a picture with the "perfect" skin color that you would want.

 

So for me, hell yes. I would give up 10 years from the end of my life if I was guaranteed a final height between 6'2 and 6'4

 

What about you?

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[Glinda.Good]

I would happily give up the last 10 years of my life if my eyebrows could have a natural arch without waxing. And also if I could get rid of this annoying parasitic twin.

[Phoe]

There's nothing I want that is so important that I would shorten my life for it.

 

I'd like perfectly straight teeth, a smaller nose would be nice, perhaps that stubborn bit of extra "pooch" on my tummy that just doesn't want to die (I blame it on simply being female. A bit of fat is SUPPOSED to be there, as much as it bugs me) but those aren't super necessary, and if I felt super inclined to change those things, I could.

 

 

But I know life wouldn't be any different if I did those things. So instead I will just keep on living

[Glinda.Good]

Who knows when the last ten years of your life will start, anyway? Maybe you only have five years left … right this minute. Better to embrace your life than to think about how you'd hand it over for a cosmetic perk, right?

[Under The Radar]

Nope

 

 

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[Phoe]

Who knows when the last ten years of your life will start, anyway? Maybe you only have five years left … right this minute. Better to embrace your life than to think about how you'd hand it over for a cosmetic perk, right?

 

Exactly.

 

 

Maybe if it turned out "Hey, thanks to modern medicine and making safe choices, you would live to be 130! Would you rather live to 120 instead and have any trait based wish granted to you?"

 

 

Then I might think on it. I'd have to think long and hard on what trait I'd even choose. And still... what if something amazing were to happen in those 10 years? Some incredible historic event. I'd rather see that happen. I'd rather see history play out than get a smaller nose.

[somedude81]

This is a really sad thread.

 

Honestly, I'd like to say no, but that's not true.

 

Despite some people saying to the contrary, being short truly is a handicap for a guy. And isn't that what this thread really is about?

 

Though instead of saying the last ten years, how about I made a different arrangement? If I was offered a deal where I could be any height I desire, and have my body size increased proportionally, but I'd die at 65, I'd take it. 60 if I can pick the size of little somedude as well. Then I'd change my name to somedude8.1

[ThaWholigan]

Not really.

 

I think I have all the traits I need.

[Col1]

I'd regret the decision the minute after agreeing to it. (presumably a non-revocable agreement). I'd spend the rest of my days dreading that I'd had given up ten years.

 

Anyways, I like playing the hand I was dealt. I am in complete control to change what is changeable, and accept/embrace what is not changeable.

[todreaminblue]

i would only shorten my life if it were to be for someone else.....and so far if it was true.......my life would be in a negative quality....deb

[topaMAXX]

Like if there is something that bugs you about yourself like being short (for me), fat, having small boobs, having too light or too dark skin, whatever it is...

 

Would you change it in exchange for 10 years off from the end of your life (so if you were to live to 80, instead you would only live to 70).

 

Oh and you can pick exactly how you want the trait change. You can be as specific as saying you which you were size 000 or exactly 6'4 or post a link to a picture with the "perfect" skin color that you would want.

 

So for me, hell yes. I would give up 10 years from the end of my life if I was guaranteed a final height between 6'2 and 6'4

 

What about you?

 

If we're talking 10 years (meaning I will die at 70 instead of 80), then absolutely.

 

Those last 10 years wouldn't be all that great anyway and the rest of the 70 years would be awesome with that one trait!

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[johan]

Not a chance. In spite of my physical and other shortcomings, my goal in life is to live as long as I can, and to live well until the bitter end. Life is not always great, but it's mine and I'm going to take care of it. I would never throw it away.

[iiiii]

No way. I'm no model, but I've got everything I need.

 

Plus, I've got those last 10 years planned. I'm going to be living cheap on a tropical beach in Thailand... or maybe Goa...

[BarackObama]

I would give up 30 yrs. srs

[dichotomy]

A single "appearance trait" change? Most likely not, and certainly not with having kids, I want to be with them as long as possible, and maybe some grandkids.

 

Now maybe perfect health - all the way to the last second and then just "poof" I am dead, ya in my case - maybe that kind of trait.

[readynow]

Gosh, I love everything about me despite all my imperfections! I wouldn't give even 1 year away!

 

I might give a day (Monday) for my hair to have a uniform texture all through though.

[WrinkledForehead]

I don't have any major traits I feel need changing. Most of my defects are in my head, and even those aren't normally incapacitating.

 

I'd give up ten years of my life if it meant my daughter wouldn't have to suffer with asthma, and if my mom's major depressive disorder would disappear. I'd give up the years for the sake of knowing that I won't pass long after my lover.

[Haydn]

keeping my hips at a tidy 29.

[Bigcitydreamer]

I agree that this is a pretty sad thread. I don't think its a good attitude to be willing to give up 10 years for a physical trait. I don't struggle with the idea that one particular physical trait is truly hindering me, so I can't imagine how it would feel to have that mindset.

 

This has said a million times on this site, but people need to really understand and accept that looks are not everything. Not even close. We all know so so many short guys who can get beautiful girls every day because they don't let their height define who they are. It's not bs its true. As can skinny guys, guys with acne, etc. You need to stop focusing on the physical because that's not what matters. Focus on inner traits, that's the right thing to do and by doing the right thing your life will definitely improve. Yes its important to look your best but it's not worth dwelling on surface level things to the point it ruins your life.

 

There are so many people that would give so much to be able to live until they are old. People who have health problems are the ones who realize that life is precious. I bet the 30 year old man dying of brain cancer who was a very attractive man would give his looks for a long and healthy life.

[KathyM]

Your table in your OP is pretty rediculous. 6'4" is ideal and will get you tons of women, but 6'6" is unattractive and you'll have no one? We're talking about a mere 2" here. I don't think the 2" from 6'4" to 6'6" is going to be a make or break thing. And men who are 6'1" are now considered too short and won't get women unless they are super handsome? And every man who is 5'10" or below should consider suicide? That's a pretty rediculous chart. I hope men are not taking this chart seriously. There are all kinds of men who are average height and shorter who do well with women. I see them out with attractive women wherever I go. My husband is 5'8" and so was my first serious bf. They dated plenty of women before me, and had no problem attracting women. In fact, their height is one thing that attracted me to them because they were my height and were much easier to hug, kiss, and look into their handsome face.

[SoleMate]

Hell NO! I wouldn't give up even 5 minutes of my life to achieve new/better traits. Of course I'm 51, but I think I would have been smart enough to turn down this "deal" even at age 12.

 

Traits I could use at this point: taller, bigger breasts, smoother unlined skin, smaller tummy butt and thighs, whiter teeth. I'd definitely pay money for some of them, but precious life....once again, HELL NO!!!!

[SoleMate]

BTW, I know plenty of men who are very short and married to lovely women. Greg is 5'2", Mark is 5'4", and I've known men with partners, the man being as short as 4'10". I'm sure they had a different dating experience, but it's a fallacy that the shortness turns them off and the height just rolls 'em on in. That's delusional.

[R3d]

Hell NO! I wouldn't give up even 5 minutes of my life to achieve new/better traits. Of course I'm 51, but I think I would have been smart enough to turn down this "deal" even at age 12.

 

Traits I could use at this point: taller, bigger breasts, smoother unlined skin, smaller tummy butt and thighs, whiter teeth. I'd definitely pay money for some of them, but precious life....once again, HELL NO!!!!

 

It's people like you I don't understand.

 

Who think quantity matters over quality. Like topaMAXX said, wouldn't you rather live a good 70-year life than a lame 80-year one.

 

But actually what I don't understand is people like you who are like, "OMG...I wouldn't even give up 1 second of my life for anything!1!1!1!1!1!1!1!1."

[SoleMate]

It's people like you I don't understand.

Well let me help you then.

 

Who think quantity matters over quality. Like topaMAXX said, wouldn't you rather live a good 70-year life than a lame 80-year one.

Ah, I see your difficulty! You actually think that my life with bigger boobs (correction, much thicker longer shinier hair is what I REALLY want) would be higher quality. No. My life quality is not dependent on boob size or even gorgeous hair. I would enjoy having the hair (probably couldn't handle the boobs) but it wouldn't fundamentally change my life. My daily activities, dreams, hopes and sorrows, family and friends would all be the same. I'd enjoy the sight of myself in a mirror even more than I do now, but so what?

 

That psychotic Isla Vista shooter....he demanded a BMW from his mom because he told her it would solve his interpersonal difficulties and allow him to get a gf. Well it didn't. He had the hot car, great looks, all the outward attributes but he was sick in the head with psychotic delusions. Extreme example but that's the basic deal.

 

P.S. about my darling little mammary glands....most of the girls in middle school are stacked compared to me. Just as a data point.

[Glinda.Good]

Not a chance. In spite of my physical and other shortcomings, my goal in life is to live as long as I can, and to live well until the bitter end. Life is not always great, but it's mine and I'm going to take care of it. I would never throw it away.

 

Easy for you to say. You actually have no shortcomings at all.