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You can tell you're in your 40s when

78 replies

MintyGreenDreams · 21/09/2022 19:48

You're walking around B&M and a worker tells you your jeggings are inside out and there is a white tag sticking out of your arse and you thank her for telling you and give zero fucks.
This happened this morning and 10,20 years ago I would have been embarrassed and scarpered.

Are these the glory years?

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BCBird · 21/09/2022 19:49

They are girl🤣

VerveClique · 21/09/2022 19:51

You buy proper comfortable, supportive shoes for work.

MintyGreenDreams · 21/09/2022 19:52

I knew there would be some positives instead of just peri and extreme intolerance of most people

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LittleMissPeggySue · 21/09/2022 19:56

They really are the glory years. I give a significant amount less fucks than I did in my 20's and 30's, it's brilliant.

Sarahconnor1 · 21/09/2022 20:00

I mean giving zero fucks is immense, but inside out jeggings is not a life goal 😂

MintyGreenDreams · 21/09/2022 20:05

@Sarahconnor1 no just the nit caring bit! I don't plan on doing it again Grin

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VladsPants · 21/09/2022 20:05

I want to buy a trolley bag for girlie shopping days with dd. She won’t let me 😭

DontKeepTheFaith · 21/09/2022 20:09

Oh yes, the not giving a fuck is definitely a gift of getting older.

TBHnim impressed by the jeggings, inside out or not! Thanks in part to COVID related scrubs wearing, I don’t think I’ve worn anything that’s not loose fitting elasticated waisted for the best part of 3 years😜🤣

Sarahconnor1 · 21/09/2022 20:18

MintyGreenDreams · 21/09/2022 20:05

@Sarahconnor1 no just the nit caring bit! I don't plan on doing it again Grin

🤣

TheMoth · 21/09/2022 20:24

When you realise that the trainee teachers were born in the 21st Century. Even though they're old enough to be teachers.

MintyGreenDreams · 21/09/2022 20:47

@DontKeepTheFaith Grin

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pinkyredrose · 21/09/2022 20:49

You start to think that Dr's receptionists actually have a point.

CatGrins · 21/09/2022 21:03

You're going ro bed just as your teenager is going out!

WonderingWanda · 21/09/2022 21:04

You can no longer be arsed with things like heels, thongs, dieting, being polite and submissive, trying not to swear, standing in queues , patience in general, apologising, clearing up after other people,fixing other peoples problems.....I think I have become a grumpy cow!

MsRinky · 21/09/2022 21:44

I have an ace trolley bag, teenagers stop me to admire it.

gogohmm · 21/09/2022 21:46

In my case ... when you have a better social life than your kids! Ours are jealous

ShinyHatStand · 21/09/2022 21:47

I'm starting to wonder if I've been in my 40s since I was about 23 😂

BlindGirlMcSqueaky · 21/09/2022 21:49

Nearly forty and I'm already on the big pants from M&S. Lovely big pants ❤️

VladsPants · 21/09/2022 21:53

MsRinky · 21/09/2022 21:44

I have an ace trolley bag, teenagers stop me to admire it.

Link please 😁

Foronenightonly01 · 21/09/2022 21:54

Going out for lunch is a significantly more preferable prospect to going out for dinner🙈😆

Hungrycaterpillarsmummy · 21/09/2022 21:56

WonderingWanda · 21/09/2022 21:04

You can no longer be arsed with things like heels, thongs, dieting, being polite and submissive, trying not to swear, standing in queues , patience in general, apologising, clearing up after other people,fixing other peoples problems.....I think I have become a grumpy cow!

Christ that's me and I'm 35!

SeriousChild · 21/09/2022 21:56

gogohmm · 21/09/2022 21:46

In my case ... when you have a better social life than your kids! Ours are jealous

Yes, I go Out Out much more than my teens. Going out for the evening doesn't seem to be the done thing any more, all the clubs round here have closed.down.

Bihan · 21/09/2022 21:57

You check the weather forecast before doing anything.

MaggieFS · 21/09/2022 21:57

DontKeepTheFaith · 21/09/2022 20:09

Oh yes, the not giving a fuck is definitely a gift of getting older.

TBHnim impressed by the jeggings, inside out or not! Thanks in part to COVID related scrubs wearing, I don’t think I’ve worn anything that’s not loose fitting elasticated waisted for the best part of 3 years😜🤣

Wonder if I'll get funny looks if I start wearing scrubs into my entirely, not even the slightest bit remotely, medical office. Scrubs sound ace.

Watchthesunrise · 21/09/2022 21:59

You know you'll never wear small knickers again, and don't give a shit.