I've learned that if you look deep enough, you can find lots to be cynical about.
I've also found that I simply disconnect from people I've learned I can't trust or won't trust rather.

The people I do associate with, I care about and would rather just wear rose-colored glasses when and IF I wonder IF they have alternative motives for wanting my time.

I figure I know enough about the ugliness out there, might as well just live and let others do the same.

Age has mellowed me out.