30 “Boomer Complaints” From Young People Proving That The Old Generation Has A Point

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Clinical psychologist Alicia Viforj tellsBored Pandathat complaining is a form of communication. “If someone is complaining to us, they might be trying to communicate their emotional experience and express dissatisfaction.”Shared complaining in groups (like these generational ones) can also serve as a way of social bonding.Sometimes people grumble as a way to regulate emotions, too. By venting their feelings, they can lessen the severity or let go of these distressing emotions.

Shared complaining in groups (like these generational ones) can also serve as a way of social bonding.

Sometimes people grumble as a way to regulate emotions, too. By venting their feelings, they can lessen the severity or let go of these distressing emotions.

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We were curious to know if one age group ‘whines’ more than the other. However, it’s hard to say.“Complaining tendencies can vary across age groups, but it’s essential to recognize that chronic complaining isn’t exclusive to any particular demographic,” says Viforj. “There is some research that suggests that older people tend to complain more, but further studies may be warranted. Individual personalities and life circumstances play a greater role than age.”

We were curious to know if one age group ‘whines’ more than the other. However, it’s hard to say.

“Complaining tendencies can vary across age groups, but it’s essential to recognize that chronic complaining isn’t exclusive to any particular demographic,” says Viforj. “There is some research that suggests that older people tend to complain more, but further studies may be warranted. Individual personalities and life circumstances play a greater role than age.”

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However, constant ‘whinging’ without ever trying to find a solution to the problem that is bothering us can have negative effects. “The costs of complaining are that it can reinforce negative emotions, cause the transference of that emotion to another person who is hearing the complaint, and cause relationship difficulties between people,” says Viforj.

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Asked if people should complain less, the clinical psychologist said that it would definitely help to improve an individual’s mindset.

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Some additional strategies to lessen complaints include:Seeking support: Reach out to supportive friends or family members.Problem-solving: Instead of complaining, take steps to solve the problem.Replacing negative thoughts: Challenge negative thoughts and replace them with positive ones.Be mindful of triggers: Notice situations or people that trigger complaints.Experiment: Embrace the idea of trying new approaches.

Some additional strategies to lessen complaints include:

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Realistically, it’s probably not possible to decide to never complain ever again, as we need to express our emotions from time to time, both positive and negative. In fact, holding on to feelings harms our mental and physical health. Letting out short bursts of complaining can prevent the stress hormone from building in the organism.

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“Remember to complain when it is relevant and necessary to avoid chronic complaining,” says Viforj. Trying to focus on keeping your daily communications positive can improve your mood and overall outlook on life.

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