Do tough losses impact you less, the older you get?

but I recover much faster.

I'm fifty, and they don't affect me as much. As others have said, we all have more important activities.

I have been following the team since 1956.

Being retired and with the advent of the internet I read about the team every single day. I hate division losses especially Dallas and Eaglles. I can't stand Cowboy fans and take any loss to them very hard. I also appreciate what we have with Eli and am hoping he can get us another SB championship.

Enjoy the highs more than despairing the lows...

It's not working. I'll die a lunatic Giants fan. I could be on the moon fighting for my survival and if it was a Sunday I'd be asking about the Giants game.

Anyone but Dallas. I have an unhealthy obsession with that shit stained franchise and fan base.

but I expected to lose that game, so it didn't hurt. In fact felt good about a few things about the team - keep in mind how horrible we were looking during the preseason.

that glued to the edge of your seat, heart racing feeling during a game winning drive never goes away though.

In comment 12556364 steve in ky said:

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After I became a father sports changed for me somewhat. While I still watch a lot of sports and very much enjoy and love it my perspective changed and I would say both the wins and the losses impact me less. We all know the old sayings that "there are more important things in life" and "it's only a game". Having children takes that to an entirely new level.

Ditto.

In comment 12556364 steve in ky said:

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After I became a father sports changed for me somewhat. While I still watch a lot of sports and very much enjoy and love it my perspective changed and I would say both the wins and the losses impact me less. We all know the old sayings that "there are more important things in life" and "it's only a game". Having children takes that to an entirely new level.

took the words out of my mouth

And still bugs the shit out of me until the next game. Hate night games because if we lost I have a hard time sleeping.Maybe I need a shrink?

immediately when it happens.......but as you get older, it doesn't linger as long.....

and partly b/c with a family now it is easy to switch gears after a game. I can go play with my kids or do something with the family. When I was younger I'd usually be watching with groups of other fans and we would get all pissed of together for a few hours after the game.

I think it's just perspective. The older you get th per more you have going on in your life. It's a lot easier to view football for what it is: a game. I used to get livid over losses and I'd be miserable until Wednesday at least. That Titans fiasco 10 years ago...I stormed out of my house and drove a good quarter mile before I even realized I was 3 sheets to the wind, parked walked home. Today? A few choice curse words and I'm onto the next. As much as I love it it's still just a game. Nothing to ruin half your week over.

When your a kid you don't have responsibility. Your worry is strictly your enjoyment and entertainment. As an adult you have a lot more on your plate to concern yourself with. After a loss I say oh that stinks. Now back to my reality because I dot think the Giants worry much how my day goes after they play a football game

im a rarity amongst my peers ( that i grew up with ) i understand you cannot win every game and the NFL season is a long one with many twists and turns. I always expect the Giants to win, its the mentality I have had as a fan and as a player growing up. with that being said I know its a little irrational but its the way you have to look at things.

Idk how tough I take losses anymore. There is more to life then football. I've gotten to see 3 super bowls, 2 of them resulting in the lombardi trophy. A wise man once told me that after you win a super bowl you should be satisfied for 5 years, no matter what. Thats the stance I've taken and honestly it has done wonders for me. You cant realistically get upset after every loss, if you do youre either extremely immature or dont have much else going on in your life.

-I was devastated after SB 35 ( I was 12)
-Furious over Trey Junkin
- pretty upset after the loss to the packers in 2010
-pretty unpahsed by the mauling taken at the hands of the Falcons & Ravens at the end of 2012
- after 2 tough seasons ('13 &'14)

So yes, tough losses hace impacted me less as I've gotten older.

though they always hurt a bit.

Before 1979, there was no real hope. We were the Browns, only worst. The Giants were the laughing stock of sports. Playoff were for other teams, you were hoping for a .500 season.

Starting with George Young, we've had good teams and very good coaches, for the most part. I will tell you what hurts the most, though...

It's not getting to the playoffs enough when you have a franchise QB. We left too many seasons to waste with Phil and Eli. Way too many.

It hurts to see other QB's in the playoffs all the time, Brady, Eli's brother, Ben R., Rivers...and not see Eli. You know the clock is ticking on Eli's career, and who knows when...or if..we'll get another franchise QB?

Carpe Diem! We need to make the playoffs now!