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It’s all very well to have lots of friends and to develop relationships with younger people so you won’t outlive all the people you know, but other people have to want to be around you for this to happen.

How do you do this?

Firstly, don’t whinge or whine!

Nothing turns others off more than having to listen to an older person complain about all their aches, pains and worries. We all have a list of things we could complain about, but no-one really wants to hear them.

This is especially important when it comes to family. There is nothing in the rule book of life that says kids have to listen to their complaining parents. If you are a chronic complainer, your family may still come to visit, albeit reluctantly, but they won’t enjoy it. So instead of complaining, be a role model of how to accept the challenges of growing old.

Second, take an interest in other people. No-one is more attractive than the person who genuinely is interested in others.

Try to be the one who does more listening than talking. It’s easier listening when you’re not always talking about yourself.

“Some cause happiness wherever they go; others whenever they go.”

Oscar Wilde