"I Just Turned 40, And Some Friends Still Think It's Ok": 15 Everyday Habits And Behaviors Older Adults Will No Longer Tolerate Like They Did In Their 20s
October 13, 2025
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“I’ve stopped contacting people who don’t reciprocate! As a single woman, I was always great at keeping in touch. Now I tell people, either you call me, too, or you won’t be hearing from me again!”
—smellychicken744
“Same. I put up with it…
Tread Lightly Before Discussing This Topic With Your Older Parents
October 12, 2025
Americans are working until later and later in life. That’s in part because of longer life spans, and in part because many older adults are behind in retirement savings and have to stick it out. (According to one 2022 survey, 71% of baby boomers say they feel behind on…
Older Adults Are Sharing The Everyday Experiences From The Past That Would Confuse Young People
October 5, 2025
Excuse me, did I just read that y’all would ride behind a mosquito truck and breathe in the insecticide for fun? Wild. If you’re an older adult, what are some common but unique experiences from back in the day that would have younger folks’ minds absolutely…
People Are Sharing What They Started To Dislike As They Got Older
September 29, 2025
—greencandy113
“My husband and I’s wedding anniversary was last week. Our kiddo had a sleepover with grandma, and we went out for dinner and to a vintage arcade. He texted me a few days before and mentioned that they closed at 9:30 p.m. I told him that I…
Older Adults Are Sharing The Unique Experiences From The '70s That Would Confuse Young People
September 29, 2025
As an older Gen Z’er, party lines honestly baffle me the most. If you grew up in the ’70s, what are some other surprising, shocking, or dark parts about the decade that most people don’t know? Let us know in the comments, or you can anonymously submit your…
Things People Have Zero Patience For As They Get Older That Will Make You Nod "Yupp"
September 28, 2025
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“People who express the intention to do something, but never act.”
“‘I want to ride a bike, I want to cut weight, I want to learn a language etc.’
Nothing ever happens for those people. I’ve been trying to offer help/advice/…
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And lastly, “Not accepting the fact that younger women can know they don’t want kids. I have met many older women who won’t accept that as a woman in her 20s, knowing she doesn’t want kids, can’t possibly be true. ‘You’ll…
