Middle-aged men often feel helpless during long waits. Find out how control and waiting are deeply connected.
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That’s exactly it—powerless. I like solving things, moving things forward. But when I’m stuck waiting, I can’t do anything. It makes me feel useless or dependent, which sucks. Especially at this age, when we’re expected to have things under control, not just sit there with hands tied.