We Actually Get Nicer With Age

The Surprising Good News About Getting Older 

The headline in this morning’s Wall Street Journal caught my eye: 

 “We Actually Get Nicer With Age.”

Wow! So much for the stereotype of the grumpy old man and the cranky old lady.
According to the article, as people get older, they report increases in positive traits such as conscientiousness, agreeableness and emotional stability. What’s more, negative traits — like neuroticism, anger and anxiety — seem to decline. Overall,  as we age we become “more responsible, more agreeable and more emotionally stable,” according to the Journal. Read More.