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Life changes as you age (and, hopefully, even mature) and you’ve got to learn to adapt. Roll with the punches, try not to cling to your past lifestyle too hard, and instead focus on the things that really matter in life. You’ve got to do what makes you happy and not care about what everyone who isn’t a loved one thinks so much. Easier said than done, right?

Yours truly turned 30 recently, and all things considered, I’m okay with that. Sure, there were a few panic attacks, some sleepless nights thinking about deep and not-so-deep things, and a lot of looking at the number ‘30’ to get used to how weird it looks, but all things considered, life is good! From my current position, my feet firmly planted in my thirties, I can safely say that a lot has changed compared to my twenties. And I’m not the only one who thinks that way.

Internet users shared their thoughts about what they think isn’t ‘cool’ anymore when you turn 30, and the viral r/AskReddit thread is enlightening. We (arguably) can’t party as hard and should definitely take better care of ourselves now, but there are quite a few upsides to Leveling Up. Check out the best posts we’ve collected for you, Pandas, and upvote your fave ones.

Bored Panda wanted to learn about the main health-related things and habits that we should focus on as we go through our twenties and enter our thirties, so we reached out to fitness coach Anna Armagno Toussaint. She was kind enough to shed some light on this important topic.

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People Over 30 Share Things That Aren't Cool Anymore Once You Get Older (45 Posts) Being concerned with what is or is not "cool".

I super duper don't care if I'm cool or not. Being cool doesn't pay my mortgage.

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According to fitness coach Anna, consistency is incredibly important when it comes to diet and fitness. "Losing and gaining the same weight is so bad for your body (and mental health)," she warned.

"Focus on what you can, even if it's just drinking enough water or eating one serving of vegetables! And move a little even if that starts as stepping in place or simple short walks."

We asked coach Anna about how important it is for us to be getting enough sleep and how a lack of it impacts us. She said that some people feel the effects more than others.

"I actually have an autoimmune disease and if I don't get enough sleep I feel physically terrible all day and into the next," she revealed to Bored Panda.

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Finding 20 year olds attractive. I look at them and see children.

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Valisbourne Spiritforge
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!! Sorry, but wait till you're 50. It gets so much worse and the age bracket gets bigger.

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People Over 30 Share Things That Aren't Cool Anymore Once You Get Older (45 Posts) Telling people with full time jobs and bills that their hobbies are childish.

I'm 31, married with no kids, and a USMC veteran. I have a degree in electrical engineering. I just got back into Pokémon cards after not touching them since 1999. I was teased into getting rid of them by my uncles back in the day. Now, I've almost got a complete Base/Jungle/Fossil set, and I'm working through the Sword and Shield series, made possible by the internet and having disposable income.

"F**k what anyone says, they make me happy. My wife was a little wary at first, but she saw how interested I was and how excited I got opening packs that now, whenever I buy a booster box, we open them together.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm 48 and have played video games since Pong. They will pry my controller from my cold dead hands.

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Random Panda
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm 48 and I just beat Pokémon Shining Diamond and I was so proud of myself!

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I colour most evenings to relax, it helps my anxiety. Adult colouring books are great, I love the mandala ones.

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Constanze Mühlau
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh I have a Tipp for great coloring books. Look up Kerby Rosanes a great Artist. :)

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El Dee
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is great. Be who you are and fck everyone else..

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Susie Elle
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I cannot stress enough how important hobbies are to your overall happiness

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Blayze Infyrno
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There's been a big fuss lately about "older" people playing Pokémon GO. It gives Sweetie and me the motivation to go for a nice long walk every day, so what's the harm in that?

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am way older than most players in our town but the game literally saved my sanity during lockdowns.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My spare room filled with star wars toys agrees totally..... I'm 54

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AK to LV
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They're not toys, they're action figures! At least that's what my older brother always yelled at me when I asked to play with them😂😂

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Greymom
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have a slightly too large collection of stuffed animals (I also recently discovered Squishmallows) and I still sleep with my childhood teddy bear. I'm 51 and have zero F***s to give about what anyone thinks. They make me happy🤗

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Marianne
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I feel like our generation (Millennials) is the first one who really got rid of the idea that you have to get reputable at a certain age. Instead, we allow ourselves to enjoy the things we already liked as kids and youngsters and that's great.

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Brittanie McDonell
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I just got a spirograph set. I got rid of my first set at 14 because my friends made fun of me. I'm not friends with any of those people anymore and at 32 I have no patience for judgemental jerks.

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Momma Jess
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm 34, I'm a data analyst, I've got a decent salary...and I enjoy dragons and Cats vs Pickles

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Benita Valdez
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My nephew (4) just got the cat Gumbo (it looks like a shrimp) and I'm so jealous of him (39). I really wanted Gumbo

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I not for the hobbies, my life wouldn't worth a second more... everyday my routine is: wake up, write a post for my site, get to work, back home I cook, watch YT or something else, play some instrument, play some games - I'm back to the Bioshock series - and in the bed I read until faint. Repeat... my work just enables all my hobbies and I live for them

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Warrior Mama
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I feel this so much - I recently had a similar epiphany with resuming collecting stickers, especially the ones I remember as a kid!

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That’s my motto: it makes me happy so, so what. I was always embarrassed that I liked to read romance novels ( NOT THE SEGGS ONES, the ones with romantic feelings. I’m asexual) but now like who cares. I love reading heartwarming stories about two people falling in love.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I WISH I still had my Garbage Pail Kids cards collection. What I spent my allowance on! Also Swatch watches! I had so many back in the day. Had to do extra chores to save up for those but I loved them. Always thought I was so cool wearing 4 or 5 watches at a time but hey, it was the 80's!

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Now I play MMORPG's with my husband and son. Really helps when my son is away at college to stay close to him!

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Aww that's what's up! It's rare to find happiness with a partner that accepts it at an early age, enjoy your life, you've earned it. Be good to each other. Especially when she wants to start collecting pillows or something

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Injun Joe
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have a collection of Hot Wheels, Batman cars and figurines, all in the packaging. Not counting other toy collections that I've accumulated over the years.

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Elio
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Good for you! It's healthy to have hobbies. I think being into Pokémon might be more acceptable thanks to Pokémon Go so that is nice.

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Heck ya favorite past time is spending hours in Zoo Planet or the Jurassic World games and teaching myself how to build amazing things and creating amazing exhibits. If I'm having a bad day and need to let off steam then the PS4 comes on and I either become a shark that eats people or I turn to Ezio and just demolish bad guys.

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Jackie Nettleton
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is so relatable, I have been collecting funko pop figures for a while now and whilst others just see plastic in a box I get a reminder of something fun or happier times and I can’t wait to get more and I’ve had one of every PlayStation consoles and I really enjoy playing RPG’s

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Laura Totcky
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am 37 and collect Care Bears. It makes me happy and my husband fully supports me!

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Phil Vaive
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Awww this one makes me happy, your wife joining in is so sweet

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

LOVE this. They are YOUR hobbies, not theirs. If it's something you like to do, THEN DO IT!! It brings YOU joy, peace, whatever. If someone wants to tease you or belittle you about what you do in your spare time, they can hit bricks. Shoot, I'm 48 and still play video games. Have been ever since the Atari 2600 and kept on going from there and I don't see me stopping anytime soon.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A near-complete base set is incredible, quite sure the cards in it cost quite a bit (not including holographic / shadowless)

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Sarah
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don't let anyone shame you into pushing your passions aside. Do what you love and love what you do!

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My husband and I are both children. Pokemon cards, Xbox and PC games, figurines...It's our money and our time.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My 64 y/o husband is a National Kite Flying Champion. I had know idea grown-*ss people did such a thing. It's totally cool (the cost of the kites isn't). If you never seen professional kite flyers check it out on Google or YouTube.

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In 2009, my husband lost his job, Then l had a stroke, then lost my job (& career) when l was declared totally disabled (at age 49). Then my husband dropped dead & l had to file bankruptcy & lost the house (no income) so my daughter & l had to live with friends. All in the span of six months. My daughter turned me on to Angry Birds & for the next five years, AB saved my sanity. It was my go-to (after God) so many times when the memories & depression would get me down. Nothing at all is silly if it brings you comfort, laughter & distraction from pain.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Seriously gotta wonder if those that have this mentality think acceptable adult hobbies include doing your taxes and shopping for car insurance or something.

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Lexie Smith
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm almost 40. Two things that bring me joy and relaxation are Disney animated movies and coloring books. I do not care who says it's childish.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Facts! Do you my man. I'll likely have my video game consoles in my house the day I die. Do people consider games and toys childish? Sure! Do you know who doesn't give any f***s how childish? My inner child! Still a part of me, can't deny him...

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My son, 30, grew up with Pokemon, just like his cousins. They still all play it, it's a way to enjoy your free time and relax the mind and body ;)

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Worked for LEGO for 6 years. My attic is full of LEGO sets. We moved almost a year ago and half of the stuff is just LEGO 🙈 who cares what other people think. Just do what makes too happy!

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Worked for LEGO for 6 years. My attic is full of LEGO sets. We moved almost a year ago and half of the stuff was boxes filled with LEGO sets... who cares what other people think. Just do what makes too happy!

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When I was 16 my mom didn't pay the rent on our storage shed and I lost all my Barbies. My grandma kept giving me a Barbie for my birthday even after I was an adult. I still collect Barbies today in my 50's. I found a really cool and sturdy 3 story doll house for $10! I'm going to decorate it and display my dolls that are not in a box. I really don't care what anyone thinks.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not quite up in my thirties yet, got a couple more years to go, but I still love a lot of the things I did as a child. Especially when it comes to Pokemon. So much so that I may or may not have a giant plushie Arcanine that was a few hundred dollars I saved up nearly a year for.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is sweet, and truly what marriage should be, respecting your partner's passions - and if you're lucky, having them support you in them. Luckiest of all? A partner who actively has the same ones!

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

YES!! I'm 35, married with two kids, own my own home and people still try and tell me I'm to old for Harry Potter and Disney! PSSSSHHHHH!!!

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My SIL in his 30's was totally geeked about finally getting a LEGO Millennium Falcon. That thing is HUGE! He put it it together all by himself, but I'd have loved to help, I help the grand kids with theirs.

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Laura Isabel
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's awesome that his wife supports him! And why not? The couple that bonds over hobbies together stays together!

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Stephen Smith
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why do some people think that when you are old you should have any fun, I'm 65 and still a kid :)

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Emily
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why did your uncles (or any other adult) have so much power in whether you liked Pokémon cards? I'm glad you got back into it and hope nobody gives you any c**p about it now

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Videos games,drawing and playing with legos and listening to music are mine and collecting bandanas.

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Margaret Blythe
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes the only 2 things that keep me going are my daughter and an occasional kpop concert.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm 33 and 7 years clean from drugs. One of the biggest things that has kept me clean is having hobbies. Whatever your hobby is, however childish it may seem to others.. who tf cares what others think. Your hobby keeps you sane.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I still love going to arcades at nearly 36 years old. I haven't been since before covid, but will jump at the chance.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's incredibly rewarding to have something to look forward to do, an escape, a simple pleasure that doesn't take too much effort. That's what makes hobbies great.

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Andrea
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My husband is almost 40 and plays league of legends. He says it's calming him down. And why not brighten the day with something colorful 🤷🏼‍♀️ let them be happy

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I’ve no time for people who draw a line in the sand on what I’m too old to enjoy.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

34 here and for me it's pc gaming and kpop. I've made a lot of friends age 30+ in both communities!

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am a huge lego fan (have an Insta and everything) I don’t get much time to build these days but still do when I get the chance. #legotilidie

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thankfully I've found a partner in crime who loves my adoration of the "childish" and silly akin to their own. We love playing Lego games on the switch, watching whatever cartoon/ animated movies we want and enjoying things like Disneyland. You only grow old once you loose your child-like wonder and forget how to really laugh!

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My coworker's middle school aged son plays with train sets. My coworker won't let him have any friends over until he gets the "embarrassing kid stuff out of his room, they're going to make fun of him." I said why do you think his friends will make fun of him? And he said "I'm his dad and I'm embarrassed by him, those kids will eat him alive."

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As by long as it doesn't hurt anyone, do what makes you happy.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am an OG gamer (my first system was an Atari) and never stopped playing video games. All of my kids friends love coming over to our house because we have almost every game system on the market right now. I have also enjoyed playing with my kids over the years, it is really a bonding experience. My proudest moment was when my son was finally able to beat me at Mario Kart 😊

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's comic books for me. Getting a new mint book the came out the year I was born makes me happy. :)

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think this is fantastic, my husband (a 32 year old therapist) is just getting back into them and I'm happy to see him enjoying something so much

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I work at an airport and the amount of adult men buying plushie animals for themselves is awesome.

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Tom Martin
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've got that kind of wife too. They're rare and valuable . Make sure to tell her that.

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Marie
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love watching cartoons. All by my self. Makes me so relaxed .

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I got into collecting Transformers at age 50. I don't care what people think, I've got the money and I'm going to spend it on what makes me happy. Freedom is the right of all sentient beings.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Im totally cool with this! Me & hubs both game between console & pc, he likes to fix/make stuff & i love to read & do jigsaw puzzles. It keeps us sane!

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"It is so important to improve your sleep hygiene: turn down the temperature in your room, turn off your phone and all screens an hour before bed, keep the room neat, and get at least 7 hours! Sleep impacts so much of our motivation and energy levels, even days after a rough night," Anna said.

Fitness coach Anna told Bored Panda that it's best to look work on habits one at a time. "Pick one thing to start, stop, or swap. Take a daily walk in the morning or evening (or whenever you want, but I prefer when it is cooler), drink more water (set a timer if you're not good about and add in a fun liquid or powder or flavored seltzer if you don't like water), or focus on eating more whole foods (especially vegetables and fruit)."

The expert was optimistic that everyone can do this, we just have to "find how to get motivated and little victories will get us there."

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People Over 30 Share Things That Aren't Cool Anymore Once You Get Older (45 Posts) Last minute plans. I need at least 24 hrs notice (preferably 48 hrs) if said plans will require me to be in public.

HanaMashida , Marten Bjork Report

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People Over 30 Share Things That Aren't Cool Anymore Once You Get Older (45 Posts) Anything loud. I am finding that anything loud (voices, music, TV,etc.) is turning into Noise for me. I am surprised by how much my tolerance for ambient sound has drastically decreased.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This. I've had this happen while visiting concerts. At one point it changes from "music" to "NOISE!!!" and I have to leave. I never travel without ear plugs anymore.

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People Over 30 Share Things That Aren't Cool Anymore Once You Get Older (45 Posts) Celebrities. I swear every year the less famous people I know.

TeensyKook , Los Muertos Crew Report

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When you are 40: "Who?? Reality show of people never work single day??"

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Look, we’ll level with you: nobody really enjoys thinking about getting older. But we’ve confirmed that life definitely doesn’t end when you turn 30. All of that fear and stress surrounding the very idea of your thirties is worse for you than the actual milestone birthday. As you get older, some things are simply put into perspective: you have to take the time to take care of your body and mind.

Developing healthy habits can help you avoid problems further down the line. Besides, you’ll enjoy a much higher quality of life if you’re fit, bright, and have an active social circle. In short, it’s never too late to start living healthier; but it’s way easier if you embrace that lifestyle sooner rather than later.

Age UK, Britain’s leading charity that’s dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life, explained to Bored Panda during an earlier interview that our hobbies can help us lead a higher-quality life while also keeping us engaged.

"Having a hobby or learning new skills, whatever form they take, is important. And while for many they provide a nice way to spend spare time and an opportunity to interact with friends over a shared pursuit, for those with less social contacts it can give life a real sense of purpose and routine,” Age UK told Bored Panda some time ago.

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People Over 30 Share Things That Aren't Cool Anymore Once You Get Older (45 Posts) Wasting time on friendships that don’t impact you in a *positive* way.

I spent my 20’s taking care of everyone else instead of myself. I don’t have time for that s**t anymore. They can go to therapy. I am.

KittyGravesYT , Simon Maage Report

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People Over 30 Share Things That Aren't Cool Anymore Once You Get Older (45 Posts) Caring what others think of me. You don’t like me? That’s fine. I live my life for me.

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People Over 30 Share Things That Aren't Cool Anymore Once You Get Older (45 Posts) Teenager/early 20’s: yo we can save money by booking the 7am return flight and not paying for accommodation - lets just stay at the club until 5am or sleep on the airport floor!

30yo: I’d rather die

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had a 7am flight from a budget airline airport. So I had to be there ~5am. But there were not trains of busses that early. So I had to take the last bus the night before that arrived around midnight. Sleeping on the airport floor was the only option for a student (or airport hotel for €100/night, which was a few times more expensive than the flight).

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"If we want our brain to stay in peak condition, we should use it. In fact, one of the theories about reducing or delaying cognitive aging is referred to as the 'use it or lose it' theory. Research shows that things like learning languages helps keep us brighter as we age. It is just as important to look after your brain by exercising your thinking skills, as you would do physical exercise to look after your body,” they said.

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People Over 30 Share Things That Aren't Cool Anymore Once You Get Older (45 Posts) Anything that is called an "afterparty." I am barely going to make it to the party, son.

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People Over 30 Share Things That Aren't Cool Anymore Once You Get Older (45 Posts) Driving like an a*****e.

A car is a 3,000 lb death machine.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I read a book a few years ago and the old man in it gave some little bits of advice to a younger man. One that stuck was, how relaxing it was if you just let impatient people go in front of you whilst driving. It's amazing how often I do this and then see the driver, in a rush, further down the road, with no real advantage gained.

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People Over 30 Share Things That Aren't Cool Anymore Once You Get Older (45 Posts) Sleep deprivation
I loved pulling all-nighters as a teen and young adult. Now, they just give me migraines and make the entire subsequent day hell.

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"Doing activities together such as the gardening can be a great incentive too, or maybe help them research locally to see if there is a neighborly Book Club dial-in they could join. Even encouraging older friends and relatives to settle in with a favorite book or audiobook, do some cooking, listen to the radio while doing a puzzle, or tuning in to an afternoon radio play can help emotional wellbeing and mental health,” Age UK noted.

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This may be just me, but: dumbing down my sentences. I was always an avid reader in school, but I discovered that if you talked the way people did in books, or used big words, it pissed people off. So I had to dumb myself down considerably. Eventually I stopped talking to people at all. This carried on into adulthood and especially during my enlistment in the navy. People think you’re showing off if you use big words. I was well past 25 when I got over it, and decided to talk however I wanted. It felt soooo liberating.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

To be fair, anyone who says “Bountiful felicitations!” Instead of “Hi!” Is a pretentious AH and is trying to show off their knowledge of words. I suspect that’s not what the OP is referring to though. 🙂

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People Over 30 Share Things That Aren't Cool Anymore Once You Get Older (45 Posts) Maybe just me, but one night stands. I mean sex is great, but it’s not all I want. Give me that second date, good conversations, doing other s**t together, getting to know each other better. It’s about that point in life I started wanting s**t to be deeper. Idk man, having someone on the other pillow in bed stops mattering as much when I know that pillow will be empty the next night.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

People kept saying I was a prude in my 20s for not wanting one night stands, after a while I felt like there was something wrong with me for not wanting to be promiscuous... the moment I slept with someone I didn't truly care for I felt like a r**e victim. I mean I wasn't, there was consent, but in my mind I felt dirty. I don't think people realise that trying to get your more conservative friend to be more sexually open and liberal can damage them. Be careful.

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People Over 30 Share Things That Aren't Cool Anymore Once You Get Older (45 Posts) Thinking 30 is old

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Every last week before my decades are terrible: 19/20: end of being a child, 29/30: getting old, 39/40: getting old (again), 49/50: I will die tomorrow (or sooner). Then the next morning the sun rises again and everything goes on.

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People Over 30 Share Things That Aren't Cool Anymore Once You Get Older (45 Posts) Thinking things aren't cool anymore because you turned 30.

Life doesn't end at 30, and if you're lucky, you've still got around 45 to 50+ more years to go. So why spend that remaining time denying yourself of what life has to offer?

"If octogenarian Ethel with pink hair and Chuck Taylors wants to free throw her empty bottle of Ensure into the trash while yelling, 'THIS B**CH IS EMPTY!' Well, goddammit, she can. In fact, that would make me feel less bummed about aging

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People Over 30 Share Things That Aren't Cool Anymore Once You Get Older (45 Posts) Getting blackout drunk. turns out I'm not fun, I'm just an alcoholic.

Since this has gotten quite high, I'm gonna edit to add, r/stopdrinking has been a great resource in my own sobriety journey, highly recommend if you're sober curious.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When you are the sober one at a gathering you quickly find out that your "cool" drunk buddies are really boring louts.

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Ignoring injuries, sickness, sleep, or general aches and pains.

Pay attention to that s**t, your body is trying to tell you important stuff for later.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When you're in chronic pain, life goes on. You can only take so many meds before it triggers another problem.

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#19

Thinking I’m special. The older I get, the more I realize I’m just a dopey bug that knows nothing about anything

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Not being able to cook and clean for yourself, male or female, what a turn off, and definitely not cool

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Taught my kids how to use a washing machine, iron and cooker. Before they left home they could cook at least 7 meals from scratch including a roast dinner. They understand budgeting, finance and saving. Life skills

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Giving a f**k. I’m almost 50 and my f***s are the lowest they have ever been. I’ll work and do what I can but damn. I know you would replace me in a heartbeat.

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People Over 30 Share Things That Aren't Cool Anymore Once You Get Older (45 Posts) Bailing on plans last minute. If you don’t want to do something, just say so.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's a little shitty for the other people involved though. It's sucks to be ready to go do whatever you've been planning for a week just to have the other person ditch you 2 hours before you were meant to do the thing.

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#23

People Over 30 Share Things That Aren't Cool Anymore Once You Get Older (45 Posts) Not cooking your own meals.

Once I hit 32 I finally took the time to learn how to cook my own meals with more complexity than chicken and rice.

It's been one of those things I wish I would have learned how to do younger because its been amazing.

I started a garden this year and my roma tomatoes just started to produce. I'm so proud.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It’s been the opposite for me. I cooked all my meals because I was poor and had more energy. Now I’m paid more and tired more often and am like “screw it, I’m not working all day and then making dinner”.

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People Over 30 Share Things That Aren't Cool Anymore Once You Get Older (45 Posts) Bragging about overworking yourself, or otherwise overdoing anything, and not practicing self-care.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I’ve got a mate who does this. All that “First in, last out, weekend working, etc.” is 1980s BS. If you are having to work those hours, you either have too much work or you can’t organise your time properly. The worst bit is that no one is impressed - least of all your boss who will likely wind up promoting someone else over you because they play golf with that person or they have friends in common. Hard work is rarely rewarded, meritocracy doesn’t exist and he’s an idiot for thinking it does.

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People Over 30 Share Things That Aren't Cool Anymore Once You Get Older (45 Posts) Snide, condescending remarks. You really aught to have learned how to be a better person by now.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It also feels liberating to be mature enough that hearing such a remark about yourself doesn't hurt anymore. Moreover, it tells you something about the other person's character.

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#26

Gate keeping someone's preferences. Like music or movies. You like what you like

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#27

Honestly, about 72 degrees. It used to be comfortable, even cool… but now I’m old as s**t and need a solid 67 or I can’t sleep.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm a hundred percent with you on this. I like it cool, especially at night. I always say that I can add layers but I can only take so much off.

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Hanging out with people that don't make you feel good

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yep....when you realize your group of " friends " is just a group....very few friends.....

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#29

Dressing fun for some reason :( if dyeing your hair blue and wearing skeleton hoodies in your 30s is wrong then I don't wanna be right.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nope, you've been listening to the wrong people. If you want blue hair, then have blue hair. If you want a skeleton hoodie, then wear a skeleton hoodie.

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#30

Dance clubs.

To be fair I hated them in my 20's too but by the time I hit 30 I wouldn't be caught dead in one. Loud music, strobe lights, waiting forever to get a drink and having to scream to speak, I just don't get it.

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People Over 30 Share Things That Aren't Cool Anymore Once You Get Older (45 Posts) Trying to keep up with modern slang words.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I use urban dictionary to keep up with my sons, eldest used to make me feel a dafty if I had to ask.

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My knees.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I learned this the hard way, after a meniscus surgery and a long recovery process. Now I'm done with martial arts, mountain hiking and stuff like aerobic, jogging and jumping. Instead, losing some weight and personalized fitness training for strong legs worked miracles for my knees.

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Ignoring politics.

S**t starts having a larger impact.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

World politics maybe, but over here tip of Africa, no one gives a f**k about local politics anymore. No point in paying attention when you know exactly where it's going... most people's only focus is to leave.

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Expecting your friends to help you move. The good news is if you've ever moved that half-assed, chaotic way before, the first time you hire professionals is going to feel amazing and worth it.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It all depends on the experience you've had with your friends and with movers. And also on how much stuff you have.

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People Over 30 Share Things That Aren't Cool Anymore Once You Get Older (45 Posts) Hangovers

My hangovers really took a turn for the worst somewhere between ages 25–27. In my early 20s, I could drink like a fish, stay up until 3 a.m., wake up at 9 a.m., and go to class perfectly fine.

Now, the sleep quality sucks. Even when I get eight hours of sleep, the next day is basically ruined. I'm just so tired after, and the alcohol makes me wake up sooner. It ruins my sleep. I'll wake up after six hours, feel like s**t, and be unable to go back to bed.

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People Over 30 Share Things That Aren't Cool Anymore Once You Get Older (45 Posts) Peer pressuring your friends.

Like I just ran a 5k, I want to meal prep for the week, clean my house and I have work tomorrow so no I don't want to get hammered and stay at the bar til 2am

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am impressed. I am so bad at meal prep. I like to go to the bar sometimes because I can afford it now where I couldn't afford it in my 20s. I was in grad school too so that ate up most of my time. Still, I'm not going to be at the bar constantly.

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Having accidental (or on purpose), unprotected sex.

Have at it! All the partners you want - no judgement there. But use protection.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I will never understand why people dont use condoms when having sex with somebody who is not a long term partner

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People Over 30 Share Things That Aren't Cool Anymore Once You Get Older (45 Posts) I’ve turned 30 a few months ago and I’ve noticed how turned off I am of large music festivals. Used to love them in my early 20’s. Now I couldn’t bear to be stuck in a crowd of 100k+ people

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've only been to a few bigger music things in my life. We've made a rule that if it isn't the size of a bar, with max like 200 people, where you can actually see the things and not feel like your farts are going to come out of a stranger's b******e because they are that close, then it's not worth it.

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Bragging about sleeping with women.

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#40

Bragging about your high school accomplishments

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It took me a lot of work to graduate grade 12, and I ended up graduating later in my 20s. Idgaf, I'm damn proud of myself for not giving up.

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#41

As a single person entering the dating scene again in their thirties, hot person s**t. You could get away with being a flake and playing games in your twenties, but in your thirties you're just waving red flags in people's faces.

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#42

Bragging about how drunk you got over the weekend.

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#43

People Over 30 Share Things That Aren't Cool Anymore Once You Get Older (45 Posts) Acting stupid and doing dumb s**t. Your risk of getting hurt increases

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have never gotten hurt doing dumb s**t. But I ripped the ligaments in both ankles at different times while walking down a single stair.

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Hitting on 21 year olds

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have a 40 something colleague who creeps on 20 somethings' Insta's. Never been in a relationship and I kind of see why.... apart from his creepy stalkery vibes, he isn't exactly an oil painting but expects a 20 something bombshell from a rich family like his own. Dude...never is a long time...but never.

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People Over 30 Share Things That Aren't Cool Anymore Once You Get Older (45 Posts) Flipping off the camera when you get your picture taken.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Then you hit your 30's or over and you realise there doesn't exist a single normal photo of you so you don't really have a reference to how you looked back then. I absolutely refused to be in pictures when I was in highschool because I had no self esteem, and I regret it now because, contrary to back then, I'm now able to see what I actually looked like instead of what I thought I looked like. It could've helped me heal a little faster.

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