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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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Verv · 16/09/2025 12:31

I also take photos of labels so i can zoom to read, or use the magnifier on my phone.
Varifocals.
I now eat more tums/rennies than food probably.
Ive lost weight, which is great, but im starting to see wattle wrinkles rather than my jawline of old.
i have caught myself "oof"-ing when getting out of a low sofa.
i like my underwear to come up to my waistband now, or beyond if its cold 😂

GiantYorkshirePud · 16/09/2025 12:22

My elbow has started creaking loudly when I put my baby in her cot. I’m 32.

motherofawhirlwind · 16/09/2025 12:21

thatsthatsaidthemayor · 14/09/2025 16:09

Taking a picture of a label so that o can zoom in to read it. It

This!

FirstCuppa · 16/09/2025 10:14

Arraminta · 16/09/2025 10:11

Oh don't get me started. When our DDs got their first mobiles I refused to respond to any nonsense bloody txt spk. They soon learned to send messages with correct SPAG and still do to this day.

I was recently told that using full stops and question marks is too assertive and people feel pressured. I replied 'I don't care'. And I absolutely don't.

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Has anyone else noticed WhatsApp has become terrible at correcting 'i' to 'I' and putting in apostrophes over the last couple of years? It's a real ballache and I am sure it used to do it alongside auto correcting "duck". Have they fully given up on grammar?

Arraminta · 16/09/2025 10:11

justasking111 · 15/09/2025 16:00

I shall continue to use colons, full stops, commas, question marks and paragraphs. So that I'm easily understood . If anyone is offended that is their problem.

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Oh don't get me started. When our DDs got their first mobiles I refused to respond to any nonsense bloody txt spk. They soon learned to send messages with correct SPAG and still do to this day.

I was recently told that using full stops and question marks is too assertive and people feel pressured. I replied 'I don't care'. And I absolutely don't.

FriNightBlues · 16/09/2025 09:38

Spent a weekend in an Air BnB recently. First thought after we’d made a drink was “Ooh, do they have coasters?”

letstrythis · 16/09/2025 09:27

Driving to the leisure centre for my first swim in years this morning.
I had the thought “going for a swim at 7.45 when it’s nice and quiet is quite a middle-aged-lady thing to do isn’t it”.
Lo and behold, I arrived and was the youngest there by a good 20 years. Seems I have skipped middle age and gone straight to geriatric.

monkeymamma · 16/09/2025 09:17

I just upgraded to a phone with face recognition and feel the need to ‘pull a funny face’ when it’s using the face recognition thingy, I guess so that the phone ‘doesn’t get bored’. It’s just made me realise I’m fundamentally unsuited to a world run by machines and belong in a bygone era.

blobby10 · 16/09/2025 09:14

Other people have mentioned all mine except this one - since turning 40 I haven't been able to bear the wind blowing around my ears in the cooler months so nearly always find myself wearing a hood or hat! Mum I'm so sorry that as a teen/20 something I used to laugh at you for always wearing a headscarf or hat pulled down over your ears.

DamnedIfIDoDamnedIfIDont · 16/09/2025 08:35

MuddlingThroughLife · 14/09/2025 17:35

I have this amazing side table for all my essentials and the best part is there are two plug sockets and two USB outlets inside which is so handy to plug different things in. I can charge my phone, plug in my mini menopause fan, hobby light, nail lamp and all sorts of other things. And the lid closes to hide my mess!

Other things that make me feel old are my constantly aching joints, wishing I could take early retirement (I'm only 50 and can't afford it!), can't see without my glasses any more even on a night out..... and so many more!

Amazing ive now ordered one off amazon
what a fantastic idea to organise all my old lady bits 😂😁🙌

Hopingtobeaparent · 16/09/2025 07:56

My body changed when turning 43 (45 now). Skin lost its elasticity, I’m losing my flexibility and I am getting stiff knees!

JudgeJ · 16/09/2025 07:46

Charleychops · 15/09/2025 20:51

When it started to rain I thought "oh that'll do the plants a lot of good".

One of my markers was seeing it was a lovely warm, breezy day and deciding to strip the bed and wash all the towels! I recall sneering at my Mother for doing that, sorry Mum!

moomoo1967 · 16/09/2025 03:14

Osteoarthritus and not being able to walk more than 5 mins before having to sit down

Matsukaze · 16/09/2025 01:13

Watched the original Gladiators series when it came out and now when I watch the reboots realise that I am old enough to be some of the Gladiators' and contenders' mum

foxlover47 · 16/09/2025 00:05

If I forget my glasses I have to take a photo of the menu board ( costa I’m talking to you ) and zoom in on my phone to choose what I want and look at prices

foxlover47 · 16/09/2025 00:04

My teenager was stroking a dog on the field and said she had a dog of the same breed and the owner said “oh is that the elderly lady who walks all three of them “
I am 51

FlubandSlub · 15/09/2025 23:37

Devilsmommy · 14/09/2025 17:03

I do all of these bar the loaf cakes. I'm 39😅

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I do none of these and I'm over 60!

BooneyBeautiful · 15/09/2025 23:36

Asking my GP how old his little boy was. I said I thought he must be three now, and he said that he was coming up to three, and that his eldest was eight. I said, " I didn't know you had an older child as you look to young!". As soon as you tell police officers and doctors that they look too young, you know you are officially old!

BooneyBeautiful · 15/09/2025 23:36

Asking my GP how old his little boy was. I said I thought he must be three now, and he said that he was coming up to three, and that his eldest was eight. I said, " I didn't know you had an older child as you look to young!". As soon as you tell police officers and doctors that they look too young, you know you are officially old!

MummySleepDeprived · 15/09/2025 23:34

Pulled a rib reaching for a makeup bag
to find tweezers for 3 erratic chin hairs

Rexthesnail · 15/09/2025 23:26

I really look forward to getting home, and having a cup of tea, taking my bra off, putting comfy clothes on and not have to leave my house again

Beachtastic · 15/09/2025 23:20

Ploddinon · 15/09/2025 21:51

Every time I look in the mirror first thing in the morning before my facial features rearrange to where theyre supposed to be.

At least they get there in the end! I'm not sure mine really do 😬

Squareroot · 15/09/2025 23:13

thatsthatsaidthemayor · 14/09/2025 16:09

Taking a picture of a label so that o can zoom in to read it. It

Yes! This is becoming all too frequent. Also increasing font size on phone for messages etc

FirstCuppa · 15/09/2025 23:10

All of those with facial hairs you are scared of missing - get dermaplaning! I was nervous when I first tried and sometimes go over an area too much which can make it a bit red, but really I do it once a week and relax in the knowledge no strays I can't see properly can ever fully prosper.

ToadRage · 15/09/2025 22:29

I once spoke to a youngster (yes, 20-somethings are now youngsters) about whether or not oversize tshirts are making a come back 'please mate, i remember then the first time around' my proof is tshirt from 1997 I can still wear.

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