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To ask what’s made you think “I’m getting old” recently?

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overstimulatedhermit · 14/09/2025 15:56

I’ve noticed I’ve got a favourite seat in the living room and it’s accumulated a few of my things on and around it like my handbag, sweets, book, medication (because it’s the only thing that helps me remember to take it) a couple of letters that I opened and haven’t put away yet and a pack of baby wipes.
Dh is watching the game just now and I’ve sat down in my spot and accidentally knocked my medication off the armrest. I turned to dh and said “ do you know what would be handy, a little table next to me so I can put all my bits and bobs on” 🤦🏻‍♀️ my life flashed before my eyes before the words finished leaving my mouth. I’m 41 by the way how has nobody told me about this monumental moment.

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RedRec · 14/09/2025 20:25

R0ckandHardPlace · 14/09/2025 20:03

I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror last week and I appear to have grown a droopy pair of breasts - on my back. I’ve also got this weird crepey skin at the top of my inner thighs which looks a bit like a scrotum. On top of that I’ve started to grow the odd very thick pubic hair right down the insides of my thighs. Am I the only person in the world with knee pubes?

If I’m booking tickets for a show I always prefer a matinee.

I’ve never heard of some of the acts who are selling out Wembley stadium.

If there’s an actress or presenter on TV who I know is in my age bracket, I’ll always say to DH “She’s the same age as me. I don’t look that old do I?” He always says “Oh no, love!” even though half of them have had cosmetic surgery. I’m sure that in reality they look much younger but in my delusional mind I still easily pass for 40.

But at least you are very, very funny! I almost cried laughing at your post.

Nana4 · 14/09/2025 20:23

My daughter asked me if I thought she might be menopausal

dazedandblue · 14/09/2025 20:22

RavenIsOnHerWay · 14/09/2025 16:41

When I moved to this house, I used to wave to an old lady who sat in her window up the road from my house. I would see her 2 or 3 times a day as I walked my dog. She always had a table lamp on, day or night, summer or winter.
I moved the furniture round in the lounge a couple of months ago.
The other day, I realised that I now leave a small table lamp on, day or night. No idea why. If DP turns it off, I get cross and turn it back on again.
I am now that old lady from when I moved here, 22 years ago.

I really love this and I don’t know why
I want to become this

Youreshitimnot · 14/09/2025 20:21

GiveTheGoblinsSnacks · 14/09/2025 16:20

Having to ask ChatGPT what 6 7 means.

And?!
What does it mean?!

B0D · 14/09/2025 20:17

I’m really looking forward to getting my fre bus pass

Bufftailed · 14/09/2025 20:17

Neck skin sagging. Eek

notacooldad · 14/09/2025 20:15

My younger colleague said he likes oldies when I played Cypress Hill...
That reminds me, one of the radio stations that does a 'golden oldie section' played Fools Gold ny the Stone Roses and 'Smells like teen spirit ' by Nirvana.
That was on 'ouch!' moment.

Namechangerage · 14/09/2025 20:14

notacooldad · 14/09/2025 16:01

So.ebody I hadnr seen for 8 months told me I looked 10 years older!!!! That kind of made me feel old (er?)

Hope you told them to fuck right off?

BoundaryGirl3939 · 14/09/2025 20:13

Thinking that teachers now look so young and energetic. Bless them.

AmusedCat · 14/09/2025 20:11

Sitting looking in the mirror at the hairdressers and a haggard old woman is looking back at me...

feelingfree17 · 14/09/2025 20:09

My special cup for my morning ceremonial cup of tea.

DoubtfulCat · 14/09/2025 20:09

Also the age of other people and their kids. I used to give a lift to a very dear friend and we would drop her dd off at nursery on the way. That child is now a hard-partying student heading into her final year at uni.
Dave Grohl is 56 now. Britney Spears is nearly 44. And Keanu Reeves, who I loved as a 15 yo when he was in Point Break (and of course the Bill & Ted films) is 61. SIXTY-ONE. That’s like an old person.

Full disclosure, it’s only 14 years older than me. And my child is 14. It’s not a very long time.

Fuck me, I’m depressing myself now 😂

IsawwhatIsaw · 14/09/2025 20:09

QuaintCat · 14/09/2025 19:51

Absolutely dreading having to have my photos taken for ID cards, driving license and passports. I look like a blend of my grandpa and a woodlouse on my latest passport photo.

Yes, I had to get a passport photo done.
Dreadful… paid money to get a couple more done, all bad 😞

Countryfiler · 14/09/2025 20:07

For me it was being offered a seat on public transport twice in the last month. And (we have our own business) employing young staff who are younger than my children, and realising they are proper grown ups.

LadyGaGasPokerFace · 14/09/2025 20:06

I’m 50 in January and found stray hairs on my chin and grey hair in my bonce and eyebrows. I’ve now bought a handheld hair trimmer and the greys are getting picked out. FFS, I know I’ve lost my parents, no need to make me feel even older 🤔 thanks god 🙄

R0ckandHardPlace · 14/09/2025 20:03

I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror last week and I appear to have grown a droopy pair of breasts - on my back. I’ve also got this weird crepey skin at the top of my inner thighs which looks a bit like a scrotum. On top of that I’ve started to grow the odd very thick pubic hair right down the insides of my thighs. Am I the only person in the world with knee pubes?

If I’m booking tickets for a show I always prefer a matinee.

I’ve never heard of some of the acts who are selling out Wembley stadium.

If there’s an actress or presenter on TV who I know is in my age bracket, I’ll always say to DH “She’s the same age as me. I don’t look that old do I?” He always says “Oh no, love!” even though half of them have had cosmetic surgery. I’m sure that in reality they look much younger but in my delusional mind I still easily pass for 40.

lifeonmars100 · 14/09/2025 20:03

GAJLY · 14/09/2025 19:29

Every time I have to get up off the floor, my knees hurt and I say, "Oh my knees!"

I was looking for something under my bed and I thought my knees were going to lock and then break when I struggled to my feet.

cobrakaieaglefang · 14/09/2025 20:01

StupidRules · 14/09/2025 19:57

It always takes me by surprise when I have to click on 1966 into a drop down box on an internet form and I have to scroll down for ages and ages to get there. That makes me feel SO old.

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same..its like spin the bloody wheel!,🙈😂

redannie18 · 14/09/2025 20:01

I bought a book about garden birds 😭

Everyonelikecapybaras · 14/09/2025 20:00

My younger colleague said he likes oldies when I played Cypress Hill...

Proseccoagain · 14/09/2025 19:59

Having a grandchild in the Upper Sixth...

Lesina · 14/09/2025 19:58

I’m denying my age. I am 56 and have just taken up scuba diving. My hips hurt but that’s why god made ibuprofen. You are as old as you think… and I think my reading glasses make me look hot :) 🔥

StupidRules · 14/09/2025 19:57

lifeonmars100 · 14/09/2025 19:52

It startles me that 2000 was such a long time ago!

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It always takes me by surprise when I have to click on 1966 into a drop down box on an internet form and I have to scroll down for ages and ages to get there. That makes me feel SO old.

TATT2 · 14/09/2025 19:56

My once middle aged neighbours are now 80!
I'm now older than they were when we moved in!
Despite keeping myself fit, I seem to contantly have some sort of injury or ailment. They just move around.
Realisation that my plans to return to high intensity training, after taking early retirement, are not going to happen. I'm too bloody fragile.

RedRec · 14/09/2025 19:56

Taking a photo of an instruction label and then zooming it bigger to be able to read it.

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