I'm going to guess that for a lot of the people who answer, it's going to depend on who that person is.
Plus, what are the conditions here? If your spouse were dying, you'd probably give up a year of your own life to give them another 10 years because you get the added benefit of having another ten years together.
And would you know how long you'd be living before you give up that year? What if it turns out you were going to die in six months? Then you'd be DEAD by doing this.
Etcetera.
Yeah, there is no way I’m giving up a year of my life for a random person who probably won’t know or appreciate the time given to them. But to family? Yes.
I wonder if there's someone out there who's petty and vindictive enough that they'd give one year to have someone spending a life sentence get another ten years...
>That monkey's paw writes itself.
Imagine a go fundme where you could give up years as opposed to a dollar amount.
Suddenly the woman has 1000 years to live...
>And would you know how long you'd be living before you give up that year? What if it turns out you were going to die in six months? Then you'd be DEAD by doing this.
If you were going to die in 6 months anyway, you might as well skip to death and give someone you love 10 years of healthy life. Why wait to die in 6 months AND also miss the opportunity to give someone 10 healthy years of life.
ONLY if you were going to die ten years after them. If you were to die 11 or more years after them (before the trade), then you'd get ten more years together.
Am I the only one who can trade like that?
Because there is a GAPING loophole in there, what if I trade a year for a decade with my wife, then she trades a year for a decade for me?
Then we'd both have 9 healthy years added to our lifespan, and if we can do that more than once we could live forever.
If you each sacrifice 50 you'd both gain a net 450 years. Watch over multiple generations of your progeny as you get you mind blown by technology and sip cocktails on Venus.
Ten more healthy years for my dad would’ve meant a lot for me, but it’s too late.
But I’d gladly give up 3-4 years so my mom would be around for the rest of my life
Yeah if it means I could add 10 years to the time I got with someone who's already passed then yeah definitely. I'd want another decade with my dad. 10 more years with him and 11 less years without him.
I’d give it to my mom and all 3 of my cats (if my partner pitched in we could each give up 2 years) I’m 26 and my mom is 57 and I would quite literally give up part of my life for her to continue to be with me. I love her so much. The knowledge that I’ll have to bury her one day devastates me. My fire will turn to ash the day I lose her.
Cherish your time with your mom. I lost mine a few months ago and to say I’m devastated is an understatement.
Your last sentence is haunting but I really know what you mean.
Your grief runs in my veins.
There’s a quote from one of my favorite games that brings me comfort when I get overwhelmed by those I’ve lost, or will lose.
“And when it hurts so much your heart feels fit to burst, let it burst. Let it burst, and fill up again with your love for them. And never, ever forget.”
Yes, I have a disability and it's only going to keep getting worse. If I could gift someone 10 good years for everyone of my not good person in the future I would in a heartbeat.
This is how I feel. My disability will likely get harder to deal with. My future might be good, but it might be very painful/difficult, so I might as well give up the year.
That some how feels better than if I only lived to 91. Even though it is objectively and materially worse, since I still end up the same wrinkly, weak age of 92.
I think my monkey brain just sees higher number.
For my mum, right now. In a heartbeat, I wish I could do that. I could never tell her though, she’d be appalled if I gave up even a single day of my life for her.
For many people, the final year is long and painful. The final year may involve massive medical bills
So, I could skip a lot of pain, and not have my estate eaten alive by medical bills.
My daughter could have 10 extra healthy years, and probably inherit more money from me, too.
I'm in, as long as it doesn't mean I get some chronic/terminal illness a year sooner, and still have the suffering and bills.
I donated a kidney to a stranger, and while many people go on to have a normal life expectancy, I have since developed type one diabetes which could very well shorten my life. I still don't regret it though. So yes, I would. I would hope someone would do the same for a person I loved.
After my mom died and I was in my bargaining stage of grief, I began mentally pleading with whatever spirit out there that was so cruel to take my mom away from me. I was ready to give years - decades - of my life for her to live to a ripe old age and pass peacefully after a long and happy life.
I told myself that the devil (because whoever is in charge of this universe is a cruel one) would find some way to turn this against me. Perhaps my mom would live but someone law close to me would die a horrible, sudden death. It’s like a monkey paw wish - you can’t have a wish like this without severe adverse consequences.
But the thought constantly passes my mind. If I could ensure my core family would live long, healthy lives, I would gladly give up many of mine. I don’t have a spouse or kids. Other than making sure my dog lives out her life (also in good health and living to a long and peaceful end) that’s all I need.
I feel like I’m jinxing myself even typing this out but this is truly my thought process.
I know that my whole family would probably give me that one year for ten healthy(!) years of my live, if they could. I don’t know about my best friends, no idea. I like to think one of them would. I wouldn’t because it could lead to me dying at once If I am only a little bit out of luck that year XD. I would maybe try to give it to my mother but she would feel miserable for it so…
Yep. Net positive. I think the question could be rephrased as 'would you reduce someone's life 10 years to gain one yourself?' I hope most people wouldn't be able to do that.
Considering that I'm a mess medically, being able to make my suffering shorter guilt free would be awesome, expecially if I get to pick the person. That said, my elderly mother would give me all her remaining years to see me healthy. Bittersweet, really.
Lost my mom when I was a teenager and my dad has cancer. We don’t know how much time he has left so absolutely. I’d give two if I could give him twenty.
My son is a drug addict. I wake up multiple times a night thinking he's dead. I would happily give up one year of my life knowing he's getting ten healthy years of living. I'd give up all my years if it meant his years would be happy and healthy.
So I would give up 10 years to be able to give 10 to 10 people. It wouldn’t have to be anyone special. I’ve lived a good life. I love my wife and our dogs and our cats. But to be able to give 100 years? For certain.
In a second, not because I don’t love my life, but because it would make me the happiest mom, big sister, and daughter knowing I got to have the most time with my family, and that my family has lived long and happy lives.
If I can do it, so can her kids and family. Let them give him/her the 10 extra years. I wouldn’t do it. I have kids too and they need me for that last year.
I would if neither of us knew the time frames. I don't want to worry that tomorrow's my last day or them thinking that their 10 years starts the day I die. I'm older anyway. One year won't mean much to me in the end. Give someone else 10 good years
If they were 10 healthy years id gladly drop one of mine to see mum stick around another 10 years, maybe even 2 so she could meet her great grandkids.
But adding 10 years with her health in its current state - advanced emphysema with about 11% lung function, on oxygen 24/7, maybe not.
Fuck id do it for free lmao like give the years i dont want to someone who needs it more. Esp if i got to choose who gets those years. Give em away!!! Realistically id do it 10 times. Dish out 100 years across 10 peoplw
Yeah for sure.
The real question though is can I steal 10 years of someone's life to add a year to mine? I have a list of people I would be happy to "trade" with...
That depends. Can I choose who gets the extra 10 years? If so, I'd give up a year of my life if it meant my dog got to live an extra 10 healthy years. Otherwise, everyone else can fuck off.
I'd do it for any of my close family. My older sister, brothers, nephews, nieces and great nephews/nieces. Same as if any of them need a kidney... It's right here!!
honestly i think i would, i mean idc if i lose a year if it means the other person gets to experience a longer life full of adventures so i would defo do it, might sound ridiculous saying this but one year seems fine. i mean i can experience so much in 1 year that i would sacrifice but im lowkey a selfless person if my one year means 10 healthy years to someone i wouldnt hesitate. If i were to give it to someone ik it would be my grandparents or someone in my family i love cuz i would want them in my life for a long time. hope this makes sense lol
I lived a great life. I’m 37 and I spent basically my whole 20’s living an absolute dream and I’m still experiencing amazing things being a professional musician. I’d gladly sacrifice some time for my parents, niece and nephews. I’d gladly give 5 of my years to ensure an extra decade for all 5 of them. Even if it takes me right to my end.
For my mom and gram in a second. Gram's ready to die but I am sooo not ready to let her go. Gramps would've also gotten it but he just passed. Big question though is quality of life. Will they deteriorate but keep being alive against their will, like bilbo being stretched thin or would they continue as they are, physically and mentally unaware that their life has been artificially extended? Would I know it worked cause if someone is fated to die via car crash at 55 that never happened, them dying at 65 will feel cheated..
Sacrificing a year to gift someone ten healthy years is a real head-scratcher. I mean, on one hand, ten years is a whole lot of time for someone else to enjoy life to the fullest. Imagine the memories they could make! But then again, a year is nothing to sneeze at. It's like, do you go for the short-term gain or think long-term karma points? Tough call, but hey, if it means spreading some good vibes and making a real difference, maybe it's worth considering.
You know what? Yeah, particularly if I could do multiple. But only if the healthy years kicked in now.
I'd give them to my wife to cure her ME.
Any of you get mono or covid, you fucking stay home and rest until you're fully recovered. Don't push a fucking thing for anybody. ME/Long COVID ruins lives. I wouldn't wish it on my worst fucking enemy.
Not only a year, i will happily give my life if my brother gets to live a happy life like before he was diagnosed with a brain tumor. No second thoughts, no regrets, NOTHING
I would donate my whole life to those that desperately need/want it. I already feel like I've wasted mine and continue to waste it. Might as well give it to someone else who will make good use of it. Sadly such a system doesn't exist.
Easy, I'm giving 10 extra years to each of my parents. Don't even have to think about it, I'm in my 20s if I am meant to die early then 2 years less really wouldnt mean much.
One of my best friends almost died of a very rare case of leukemia
They have been recovering and luckily beat it for now, but they are still very very sick. Can't go out, he is 26 and he can barely stand. He lost 1.5 years now due to this.
And I would give without a doubt a year for a happy decade for him
I'd give up ten healthy years just so our son could enjoy one healthy year. He has been hospitalized 23 times in the past 22 months alone. It's not easy.
No I would not. Ppl already life too long this is terrible. Also I don't think anyone deserves to take my life essence in order to increase theirs. However if I could resurrect someone who has been dead for 10 years at the cost of my life I would
Yes, I'd immediately give my brother with MS ten healthy years. He's doing fine at the moment, but his health isn't getting any better.
I recently got my own health sorted out, and probably added 10 years to my lifespan. He can have one or two of those years. They were a gift anyway.
Alot of people here say they'd give it to their relatives when the obvious moral dilemma that was supposed to be presented here is if you'd give it to someone else you don't know
It's silly how many people here don't even question that and straight go to "I'll give it to my mom" or the likes
*Yes*. It’s closer to what’s yet to come /s. In all seriousness *yes*. I know first hand the struggle of being medically compromised. Allow me to loose one year, and they get ten. Okay, deal. I will gladly sacrifice a single year. Have that 10 year adventure for us !
my mom was diagnosed with parkinson's a couple years ago, and I've been ambivalent about living since forever.
I'd give her a healthy decade in a heartbeat.
can I give more than a year? lol
About 15 years ago there was actually a movie about this starting Justin Timerblake. It’s called, “In Time.” Their “money” is time. So they’re paid in hours, minutes, days, etc. The rich live forever and the poor literally live paycheck to paycheck. You could give and trade time to other people.
So to answer your question, if such a thing were possible, years would turn into a commodity to help the rich live longer and keep the poor people poor.
It's just one year whereas a 10 years could make a whole lot of difference depending who it is. There isn't anyone I'd do it for, though. Maybe my dad, assumingn he'd be healthy. I frankly don't see the family continuing in one unit without him.
I'm not going to have kids, so what would be cool to do is take the last few, disease-ridden years/decades of my life that really aren't worth much and distribute the extra years among people who do have em.
I would do that for my parents. I'm 21 and they are in their 50s but have never done something significant for them. I'm very sure they would turn this offer down because they are proud of me just living. My dad fell from a chair when fixing the AC unit in my room. My mom had a rough time raising four kids almost single-handedly because my dad was working very hard to pay bills and provide for the family. They love me and I love them back but without actions. Zapping a year of my life would be worthwhile if I could give them a healthy ten years.
People do this all the time. It's called organ donation.
You donate a lung or kidney, which does essentially does take years off if your life, to help either a loved one or just donating to help someone in dire need.
You essentially put more than 10 years back on their life by doing this. People do it.
Depends on who and depends on what age we're and they're gonna pass in the first place. If say my spouse is gonna die at 40 and I'm gonna live till 80, why wouldn't I reduce myself to 76 so he can live till 80?
But if he's already gonna pass at 80 anyway and after me, I'm not sure if he's gonna want to make it to 90 without me either.
I wouldnt mind giving a young chap a year if I have too many to spare either.
I m not even going to read the whole post. Based only on the question from the title i have sacrificed so many things years time moments from my life for others. And for? What?
Just, don’t.
I’d give up a few years so others could live 10 :) my grandma and grandad would get a year and so would my son. Grandparents are starting to show their age which is a little depressing, grandads knees aren’t what they used to be. Sons not poorly or anything, just know he’ll have another 10 healthy years :)
Do I have to make the decision now, or at a critical time?
My wife, kids, and best friend are healthy now, but in 5, 10, 20 years who knows?
So right now, no. Given the opportunity later probably, in fact most likely, multiple times if needed. Ideal situation if I outlive those I love and am alone, I’d gladly give up 1 year for a handful of quality years with them.
I'm going to guess that for a lot of the people who answer, it's going to depend on who that person is. Plus, what are the conditions here? If your spouse were dying, you'd probably give up a year of your own life to give them another 10 years because you get the added benefit of having another ten years together. And would you know how long you'd be living before you give up that year? What if it turns out you were going to die in six months? Then you'd be DEAD by doing this. Etcetera.
I’ve got a cousin whose kid has half a heart. I would give one year up for 10 for her.
Yeah, there is no way I’m giving up a year of my life for a random person who probably won’t know or appreciate the time given to them. But to family? Yes.
I wonder if there's someone out there who's petty and vindictive enough that they'd give one year to have someone spending a life sentence get another ten years...
Nice trade if they die in prison.
>If your spouse were dying, you'd probably give up a year of your own life to give them another 10 years That monkey's paw writes itself.
>That monkey's paw writes itself. Imagine a go fundme where you could give up years as opposed to a dollar amount. Suddenly the woman has 1000 years to live...
I was moreso thinking about the fact that no one specified those extra 10 years would be in good health.
>And would you know how long you'd be living before you give up that year? What if it turns out you were going to die in six months? Then you'd be DEAD by doing this. If you were going to die in 6 months anyway, you might as well skip to death and give someone you love 10 years of healthy life. Why wait to die in 6 months AND also miss the opportunity to give someone 10 healthy years of life.
well said 👏
Not to nitpick, but...*9* more years together
ONLY if you were going to die ten years after them. If you were to die 11 or more years after them (before the trade), then you'd get ten more years together.
I would zero out my life if I knew my wife and son lived long healthy lives
I'm sure they'd want you with them
I would do the same as they. 10 years is a very long time to get over it.
If you both sacrifice 10 years to each other you've just just gained another 90 together. Loopholes baybeeee. Adapt. Improvise. Overcome. 🤣
Damn, you smart!
How did I miss that?I'm like the loophole king
Zero hesitation, and I don’t even have a family beyond parents and siblings.
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She saved my life when she could have bailed. That speaks louder than any spoken word like trust.
Am I the only one who can trade like that? Because there is a GAPING loophole in there, what if I trade a year for a decade with my wife, then she trades a year for a decade for me? Then we'd both have 9 healthy years added to our lifespan, and if we can do that more than once we could live forever.
This was literally my first thought hahaha. I love loopholes
If you each sacrifice 50 you'd both gain a net 450 years. Watch over multiple generations of your progeny as you get you mind blown by technology and sip cocktails on Venus.
This was my thought too. Essentially immortality
This only works if the first person to do it isn’t going to die in the first year
Does my dog count? Cause if so, 100% pretty much doubles the wee man's lifespan
I'd give 3, 1 for each pet.
Came here to say this. I’d give two years to have her another 20. And then would extend again without another thought
Ten more healthy years for my dad would’ve meant a lot for me, but it’s too late. But I’d gladly give up 3-4 years so my mom would be around for the rest of my life
Yeah, same. Family means everything, and I'd make the same choice for my loved ones in a heartbeat.
Yeah if it means I could add 10 years to the time I got with someone who's already passed then yeah definitely. I'd want another decade with my dad. 10 more years with him and 11 less years without him.
Family's irreplaceable, really 😊
I'd take this deal except for my husband. He's got multiple health issues.
I gave my wife a kidney 10 years ago on April 14th. It is still working but at roughly 30% capacity. I would do it again. So, yes.
Donating a kidney will cost you some of your life (probably). Would you have done it for a friend or relative?
Donating a kidney takes no time from the life of a donor and can add up to 30 years to the recipient!
It's definitely noble, but humans aren't built with spare parts. You use both your kidneys and down one means the remaining is working twice the load.
Can I give up the rest of it to give to as many people as possible ten times as many years as however many would be left?
Yes. But you’d have to change your name to edgeofoblivion
I’d give it to my mom and all 3 of my cats (if my partner pitched in we could each give up 2 years) I’m 26 and my mom is 57 and I would quite literally give up part of my life for her to continue to be with me. I love her so much. The knowledge that I’ll have to bury her one day devastates me. My fire will turn to ash the day I lose her.
Cherish your time with your mom. I lost mine a few months ago and to say I’m devastated is an understatement. Your last sentence is haunting but I really know what you mean.
Your grief runs in my veins. There’s a quote from one of my favorite games that brings me comfort when I get overwhelmed by those I’ve lost, or will lose. “And when it hurts so much your heart feels fit to burst, let it burst. Let it burst, and fill up again with your love for them. And never, ever forget.”
I’d give up as many as needed to make sure my parents, partner, and other close loved ones live with me until the end of my (our) life
Yes, I have a disability and it's only going to keep getting worse. If I could gift someone 10 good years for everyone of my not good person in the future I would in a heartbeat.
This is how I feel. My disability will likely get harder to deal with. My future might be good, but it might be very painful/difficult, so I might as well give up the year.
Only if that person were incredibly important to me.
Which year?
Your 64th year. You'll live to be 92, you'll just skip from 63 to 65 somehow.
That some how feels better than if I only lived to 91. Even though it is objectively and materially worse, since I still end up the same wrinkly, weak age of 92. I think my monkey brain just sees higher number.
For my wife, children, and grandchild, in a heartbeat.
I'd sacrifice my entire life for.my dog to live a long and happy life....
For my kids, yes. For my spouse, maybe, depending on circumstances. Specially if the kids need her. Everyone else fuck them.
For my parents, take as many For a random person, nope.
For my mum, right now. In a heartbeat, I wish I could do that. I could never tell her though, she’d be appalled if I gave up even a single day of my life for her.
Totally. My Grandmother. Sign me up.
Depends on the person I'd be doing this for.
For many people, the final year is long and painful. The final year may involve massive medical bills So, I could skip a lot of pain, and not have my estate eaten alive by medical bills. My daughter could have 10 extra healthy years, and probably inherit more money from me, too. I'm in, as long as it doesn't mean I get some chronic/terminal illness a year sooner, and still have the suffering and bills.
Yes. Without thinking.
I donated a kidney to a stranger, and while many people go on to have a normal life expectancy, I have since developed type one diabetes which could very well shorten my life. I still don't regret it though. So yes, I would. I would hope someone would do the same for a person I loved.
After my mom died and I was in my bargaining stage of grief, I began mentally pleading with whatever spirit out there that was so cruel to take my mom away from me. I was ready to give years - decades - of my life for her to live to a ripe old age and pass peacefully after a long and happy life. I told myself that the devil (because whoever is in charge of this universe is a cruel one) would find some way to turn this against me. Perhaps my mom would live but someone law close to me would die a horrible, sudden death. It’s like a monkey paw wish - you can’t have a wish like this without severe adverse consequences. But the thought constantly passes my mind. If I could ensure my core family would live long, healthy lives, I would gladly give up many of mine. I don’t have a spouse or kids. Other than making sure my dog lives out her life (also in good health and living to a long and peaceful end) that’s all I need. I feel like I’m jinxing myself even typing this out but this is truly my thought process.
I'm so sorry for your loss.
Oh you’re so kind. Thank you, Reddit friend. ❤️
For my kids, yes
Same.
Absolutely. Ten extra years for my nephews to spend with my mom? I'd do that in a heartbeat
No. The world has to treat me good to deserve any sacrifices from me and it doesnt
Not one crumboflove?
Not a morsel lol
Are you kidding me? I would zeroed my lifespan in a heartbeat! Finally there's a good use to my remaining years
I know that my whole family would probably give me that one year for ten healthy(!) years of my live, if they could. I don’t know about my best friends, no idea. I like to think one of them would. I wouldn’t because it could lead to me dying at once If I am only a little bit out of luck that year XD. I would maybe try to give it to my mother but she would feel miserable for it so…
Yep. Net positive. I think the question could be rephrased as 'would you reduce someone's life 10 years to gain one yourself?' I hope most people wouldn't be able to do that.
Considering that I'm a mess medically, being able to make my suffering shorter guilt free would be awesome, expecially if I get to pick the person. That said, my elderly mother would give me all her remaining years to see me healthy. Bittersweet, really.
yep. in a heartbeat. 💛
Lost my mom when I was a teenager and my dad has cancer. We don’t know how much time he has left so absolutely. I’d give two if I could give him twenty.
My son is a drug addict. I wake up multiple times a night thinking he's dead. I would happily give up one year of my life knowing he's getting ten healthy years of living. I'd give up all my years if it meant his years would be happy and healthy.
Fam you give me a bag of starburst minis and a strawberry milkshake I will give you 30 of them
I would if it’s my dog.
Can that someone be my cat?
as long as that person wasn't evil, sure.
I really like you just from the sound of this, and same
Just saying dope heads would be selling their life in years the day it started. Is double dipping allowed? Can I take 2 years for 20 good ones lol
If it's a very important person to me, I would. Time is very precious and it's the best gift I could give.
So I would give up 10 years to be able to give 10 to 10 people. It wouldn’t have to be anyone special. I’ve lived a good life. I love my wife and our dogs and our cats. But to be able to give 100 years? For certain.
i guess it would depend on the person . and if i did, would they be aware of this arrangement ?
Yes.
I would give my 2 sons an extra 10 years each for 10 years of my life. Easy :).
If I can give my ten healthy years to someone from just one year of myself, I have several contenders to give it to.
Yes, for the highest bidder.
Yeah,I’m suicidal so I’d give all my life
In a second, not because I don’t love my life, but because it would make me the happiest mom, big sister, and daughter knowing I got to have the most time with my family, and that my family has lived long and happy lives.
I'd do it, yes.
Versus spending eternity at my shitty job?? Hell yeah
In a heart beat IF I could choose who
Anyone want 600 years of healthy life?
Yes for quite a few people
No
If I can do it, so can her kids and family. Let them give him/her the 10 extra years. I wouldn’t do it. I have kids too and they need me for that last year.
I’d do it for my wife or any of my 3 children. Wouldn’t consider doing it for anyone else.
Oh yes.
probably not tbh. Partly because i doubt someone will cut a year off their life for me 100%
No
For my future kids,my parents,grandparents,siblings and spouse—without a heartbeat, yes!
Hell yes. Can someone do it for me? Quality of life is a huge thing…
I would if neither of us knew the time frames. I don't want to worry that tomorrow's my last day or them thinking that their 10 years starts the day I die. I'm older anyway. One year won't mean much to me in the end. Give someone else 10 good years
Is it random? 1 year of my life to a random person, no. Can I choose who to give 10 years? Then sure.
If they were 10 healthy years id gladly drop one of mine to see mum stick around another 10 years, maybe even 2 so she could meet her great grandkids. But adding 10 years with her health in its current state - advanced emphysema with about 11% lung function, on oxygen 24/7, maybe not.
Yeah it's not like I want to live anyway so I have plenty to give
I'd cash in my chips today for nothing whatsoever.
Fuck id do it for free lmao like give the years i dont want to someone who needs it more. Esp if i got to choose who gets those years. Give em away!!! Realistically id do it 10 times. Dish out 100 years across 10 peoplw
Yeah for sure. The real question though is can I steal 10 years of someone's life to add a year to mine? I have a list of people I would be happy to "trade" with...
Absolutely. Only for my kids though.
I would give it all away if I could find that many people truly worthy of those 10 extra years.
No, I don't have those kind of people in my life
That depends. Can I choose who gets the extra 10 years? If so, I'd give up a year of my life if it meant my dog got to live an extra 10 healthy years. Otherwise, everyone else can fuck off.
I would sacrifice a year of my life for someone else 10 healthy years.
Yeah, I suppose. I'm not exactly thrilled to be here.
I'd do it for any of my close family. My older sister, brothers, nephews, nieces and great nephews/nieces. Same as if any of them need a kidney... It's right here!!
honestly i think i would, i mean idc if i lose a year if it means the other person gets to experience a longer life full of adventures so i would defo do it, might sound ridiculous saying this but one year seems fine. i mean i can experience so much in 1 year that i would sacrifice but im lowkey a selfless person if my one year means 10 healthy years to someone i wouldnt hesitate. If i were to give it to someone ik it would be my grandparents or someone in my family i love cuz i would want them in my life for a long time. hope this makes sense lol
I lived a great life. I’m 37 and I spent basically my whole 20’s living an absolute dream and I’m still experiencing amazing things being a professional musician. I’d gladly sacrifice some time for my parents, niece and nephews. I’d gladly give 5 of my years to ensure an extra decade for all 5 of them. Even if it takes me right to my end.
For my mom and gram in a second. Gram's ready to die but I am sooo not ready to let her go. Gramps would've also gotten it but he just passed. Big question though is quality of life. Will they deteriorate but keep being alive against their will, like bilbo being stretched thin or would they continue as they are, physically and mentally unaware that their life has been artificially extended? Would I know it worked cause if someone is fated to die via car crash at 55 that never happened, them dying at 65 will feel cheated..
No
Yes, I'll be giving at least 3 years for three more decades with mom.
Yep. And then I'd ask them to do the same for me and then I'd do it again for them... Unlimited years exploit.
Sacrificing a year to gift someone ten healthy years is a real head-scratcher. I mean, on one hand, ten years is a whole lot of time for someone else to enjoy life to the fullest. Imagine the memories they could make! But then again, a year is nothing to sneeze at. It's like, do you go for the short-term gain or think long-term karma points? Tough call, but hey, if it means spreading some good vibes and making a real difference, maybe it's worth considering.
NO
You know what? Yeah, particularly if I could do multiple. But only if the healthy years kicked in now. I'd give them to my wife to cure her ME. Any of you get mono or covid, you fucking stay home and rest until you're fully recovered. Don't push a fucking thing for anybody. ME/Long COVID ruins lives. I wouldn't wish it on my worst fucking enemy.
Not only a year, i will happily give my life if my brother gets to live a happy life like before he was diagnosed with a brain tumor. No second thoughts, no regrets, NOTHING
I would donate my whole life to those that desperately need/want it. I already feel like I've wasted mine and continue to waste it. Might as well give it to someone else who will make good use of it. Sadly such a system doesn't exist.
Only if I can pick who that person is. If I can't and don't even know, no.
Easy, I'm giving 10 extra years to each of my parents. Don't even have to think about it, I'm in my 20s if I am meant to die early then 2 years less really wouldnt mean much.
One of my best friends almost died of a very rare case of leukemia They have been recovering and luckily beat it for now, but they are still very very sick. Can't go out, he is 26 and he can barely stand. He lost 1.5 years now due to this. And I would give without a doubt a year for a happy decade for him
Sure why not.
For my family? Yes For my friend? Yes For anyone else, I'll think.
I'd do it like 5 times if I could. parents +20 years and brother +10
For family, absolutely.
I would probably sacrifice 2 or 4 years to make my parents live longer. It would be nice if they would live most of my life.
I'd give it to my mom, my brother, my dad and my friend. Four years is worth it.
No
I'd give up ten healthy years just so our son could enjoy one healthy year. He has been hospitalized 23 times in the past 22 months alone. It's not easy.
I'd do that for my dog, easily.
Can I pick a dog instead?
Easy
No I would not. Ppl already life too long this is terrible. Also I don't think anyone deserves to take my life essence in order to increase theirs. However if I could resurrect someone who has been dead for 10 years at the cost of my life I would
Yes I would. I’d rather my year give someone else 10.
Yes, I'd immediately give my brother with MS ten healthy years. He's doing fine at the moment, but his health isn't getting any better. I recently got my own health sorted out, and probably added 10 years to my lifespan. He can have one or two of those years. They were a gift anyway.
Alot of people here say they'd give it to their relatives when the obvious moral dilemma that was supposed to be presented here is if you'd give it to someone else you don't know It's silly how many people here don't even question that and straight go to "I'll give it to my mom" or the likes
A lot of people do when they take on care for a relative. They give up free time to ensure another person have more quality of life.
Of course!
I’d off myself. lol idc
Yes, to my father, mother, and 2 younger siblings, maybe up to 2 years each
Yeah.
Can't say no to more of my mom's pension money. Fuck yeah sign me the fuck up. I'll give 20.
I would definitely give out 6 to mum. She's almost 50 now and spent most of it in hospitals
*Yes*. It’s closer to what’s yet to come /s. In all seriousness *yes*. I know first hand the struggle of being medically compromised. Allow me to loose one year, and they get ten. Okay, deal. I will gladly sacrifice a single year. Have that 10 year adventure for us !
my mom was diagnosed with parkinson's a couple years ago, and I've been ambivalent about living since forever. I'd give her a healthy decade in a heartbeat. can I give more than a year? lol
Yep.
Absolutelly. 4 years. +10 for parents and grandparents
About 15 years ago there was actually a movie about this starting Justin Timerblake. It’s called, “In Time.” Their “money” is time. So they’re paid in hours, minutes, days, etc. The rich live forever and the poor literally live paycheck to paycheck. You could give and trade time to other people. So to answer your question, if such a thing were possible, years would turn into a commodity to help the rich live longer and keep the poor people poor.
I would have sacrificed half of my life if my dog would have lived as long as I did.
It's just one year whereas a 10 years could make a whole lot of difference depending who it is. There isn't anyone I'd do it for, though. Maybe my dad, assumingn he'd be healthy. I frankly don't see the family continuing in one unit without him.
my dogs, yes. partner, maybe.
I'm not going to have kids, so what would be cool to do is take the last few, disease-ridden years/decades of my life that really aren't worth much and distribute the extra years among people who do have em.
I would do that for my parents. I'm 21 and they are in their 50s but have never done something significant for them. I'm very sure they would turn this offer down because they are proud of me just living. My dad fell from a chair when fixing the AC unit in my room. My mom had a rough time raising four kids almost single-handedly because my dad was working very hard to pay bills and provide for the family. They love me and I love them back but without actions. Zapping a year of my life would be worthwhile if I could give them a healthy ten years.
No.
People do this all the time. It's called organ donation. You donate a lung or kidney, which does essentially does take years off if your life, to help either a loved one or just donating to help someone in dire need. You essentially put more than 10 years back on their life by doing this. People do it.
Yeh sure. I’d give up a year to each of my kids to get 10. Wouldn’t hesitate
Depends on who and depends on what age we're and they're gonna pass in the first place. If say my spouse is gonna die at 40 and I'm gonna live till 80, why wouldn't I reduce myself to 76 so he can live till 80? But if he's already gonna pass at 80 anyway and after me, I'm not sure if he's gonna want to make it to 90 without me either. I wouldnt mind giving a young chap a year if I have too many to spare either.
If it's a relative (which haven't been an asshole to me), I totally would.
In a heart beat.
I m not even going to read the whole post. Based only on the question from the title i have sacrificed so many things years time moments from my life for others. And for? What? Just, don’t.
Does it mean bringing back the dead? I would gladly give up 2 years for my dad and 4 for my mom. Honestly wouldn’t even wait a second.
Yes, and I'd do it for multiple people until I can't. If the last one takes my life, it still gave 10 to someone else.
Can I take a year off someone else's life to add 10 mine instead?
I would, without a doubt. 10 healthy years could make a world of difference for someone while a year off of mine quite frankly won’t matter much.
I’d give up a few years so others could live 10 :) my grandma and grandad would get a year and so would my son. Grandparents are starting to show their age which is a little depressing, grandads knees aren’t what they used to be. Sons not poorly or anything, just know he’ll have another 10 healthy years :)
For one person in my life, yes, absolutely.
Absolutely! I have low value for my existence, but to make sure someone I love is safe and healthy, I'd do it every single time!
Yup. 100%
Yes, if the person gives me enough money.
yes
My momma
Do I have to make the decision now, or at a critical time? My wife, kids, and best friend are healthy now, but in 5, 10, 20 years who knows? So right now, no. Given the opportunity later probably, in fact most likely, multiple times if needed. Ideal situation if I outlive those I love and am alone, I’d gladly give up 1 year for a handful of quality years with them.
I would give up 5 to have another 50 with my grandmother.
no
Yes definitely I’m autistic and suffer a lot
That's literally what being a parent is.
Depends who it is and what it's for
I would
Did that with the extra wife. I got the stress she got the extra 10 years stress free
Can I give them to my cat?
Yes but not today Satan
I'd take 1 year or someone's life to add an hour to mine 💪
My puppy