As you age, there is this new, profound level of fatigue you start to experience that goes beyond the physical. Men of all ages start to realize that there are certain things that they just do not have the energy for. So here are the 13 things men say they just don’t have the energy for anymore.
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Being asked to have a “quick look” at someone’s resume
It is never “quick.” They open it to “help” and end up rewriting half the thing while the other person waits for feedback as if it’s an actual job interview.
Helping friends move with the promise of pizza
They’ve done their time carrying boxes and trying not to scratch the walls. At this stage, if you want help moving, hire someone, or at least offer beer and pizza.
Pretending fantasy sports is a bonding activity
They will sign up for fantasy leagues because they don’t want to be rude or cause conflict with friends. But seriously, tracking stats and agonizing over which fictional player to pick? Not something they will do.
Explaining why they’re not “grabbing drinks after work”
They’re not mad. They’re just tired. A couch and silence sound way better than yelling over bar music at coworkers they barely know.
Remembering everyone’s kids’ names
They’re trying. They really are, but can you blame them? They get introduced to six kids in two minutes, and all of them look the same. And they all want to tell you stories about how they bit their brother at the playground last week.
Giving strong opinions on things they don’t care about
Best air fryer for cookies? Most overrated superhero movie? They’re not faking it anymore. They will agree with whatever your opinion is, and will most definitely tune out the second you look away.
Competing with younger guys in the gym
They are at the gym to keep fit, not lift the entire rack, and show off to someone they barely know. If they can get a little sweaty, get home in one piece, and not hurt themselves, that’s good enough.
Explaining they’re not “in a mood,” just quiet
They’re not mad, they’re just quiet. No one needs to rush to fix the mood when all is good and quiet. They’re just chilling.
Planning the perfect date night every time
They still want to do nice things on a date but they don’t have the time to plan the most extravagant, Insta-worthy meal. Sometimes, two people at home on the couch for a quiet night is enough.
Being the default tech support for everyone
They’re not IT. And somehow, they’re still the person’s first contact in every “Oh, no, my printer isn’t working” moment. Can it wait until after dinner?
Explaining their career choices to judgmental relatives
They’re not a doctor, not a lawyer. And yes, they’re doing just fine. They’re tired of family gatherings turning into their life Q&As.
Installing every new smart home gadget
It used to be so simple: you just turned on a light. Now it’s apps and QR codes and downloading skills on your Alexa, and half the time, the devices refuse to sync with each other. It’s not as much fun as it used to be.
Constantly pretending to have it all together
They don’t. No one does. And to be honest, it’s pretty great admitting that fact after years of wandering around convinced that they have it all figured out.
Disclaimer: This list is solely the author’s opinion based on research and publicly available information.
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