The best thing about aging is?

[Ladybj]

We hear so many negative things about aging, I thought I would start a discussion on the positives of aging. For me, kids are grown out of the house. Although hubby and I are together - I have more "me" time and "us" time. Women can understand this but NO MORE MONTHLY CYCLES...
Also I enjoy giving advice to younger generations - with some, it goes in one ear and out the other but hopefully, I planted a seed. My daughter is 28 and I think she has listened through out the years.

 

[Phoenix]

The best thing is I'm no longer a kid with all the illusions that pushed me into things that weren't real, but everyone said they were. I have a lot more common sense now. I know that if someone likes me, it's not because of what I look like. I know that if someone is jealous of me, it is not because of what I look like. I've grown into a kinder, wiser person. I like me now. I have more confidence. I have more skills...ones I had to work for. I have a lifetime of experience which guides me.

 

[Ladybj]

The best thing is I'm no longer a kid with all the illusions that pushed me into things that weren't real, but everyone said they were. I have a lot more common sense now. I know that if someone likes me, it's not because of what I look like. I know that if someone is jealous of me, it is not because of what I look like. I've grown into a kinder, wiser person. I like me now. I have more confidence. I have more skills...ones I had to work for. I have a lifetime of experience which guides me.

LOVE IT!!!!! I can definitely relate.

 

[Ladybj]

I AM FREE TO BE ME!!!!! Live on my terms and no one else terms. No longer have to be a "people pleaser".

 

[Keesha]

Women can understand this but NO MORE MONTHLY CYCLES...

One of the greatest joys ever.
Ten years now.

 

[fmdog44]

Not caring one bit at criticisms from others in forums.

 

[Bethea]

I feel like the best thing about aging is being able to look back at all you've accomplished over the years and know that it's alright to sit a spell now. Preferably with an ice cold glass of sweet tea.

 

[jujube]

I'm too old to die young, at least...…...

 

[MickaC]

Not really sure on that yet.
I'm still trying to figure how i'm supposed to act.
I'm definitely learning more patience.

Haven't reached the part where i'm told not to do something........and someone volunteers to do it for me.
Will have to go and think about this for a while.
Don't worry if i don't come with something right away......Stay tuned.

 

[Lakeland living]

I can pick anytime in the past and enjoy the good times again.
Enjoying sitting quietly to some sales people offering investments that will show profit in 10 years.

 

[Ellen Marie]

less peer pressure

 

[Jules]

One of the greatest joys ever.
Ten years now.

Amen, sister.

 

[Pappy]

Having fun and always something to laugh about. You know, the stupid little things we do or forget to do or don’t do.

 

[Lewkat]

Having time to reflect and concentrate more on what I like and not what someone else demands. Just chilling and doing my thing.

 

[fuzzybuddy]

I don't have to worry about the draft, acne, my first date, my first ex, my second ex, about being carded at a bar, and I get senior discounts.

 

[Pepper]

Definitely not having a period. Absolutely nothing else (except grandchildren)

 

[MickaC]

I can use a lot of excuses, age related........not that i need an excuse........but reactions i get are amusing.

 

[Mahatma]

i just think its amazing i never died young...lol

 

[hellomimi]

Yep! freedom from periods - no more cramps, and being grumpy at "that" time of the month.

While I'm still carded to get senior discounts, I'll take that as compliment.

 

[Lewkat]

 

[Pinky]

Not having to use contraceptives, and not having to be concerned about getting pregnant.

 

[Manatee]

Only 14 more years until I reach 100.

 

[gennie]

Having a huge bunch of grand memories accumulated in a life well lived.

 

[Treacle]

https://imgur.com/VPKNxov

Managed to free myself of some of them but working on the others.
(Apologies for the swear word under the picture, I did not see it.)

 

[AnnieA]

The growth of years long friendships. I've studied with three college groups, moved a lot and worked numerous jobs, and enjoyed most of the people along the way. But a few really 'took' and the deepening of those friendships is something that can only happen with time.

Odd woman out on the monthlies. Maybe it's just because they stopped so long ago (autoimmune issues late 20s) and I was so young but I've always felt like I lost part of my femininity going through premature ovarian failure.