10 Things You Stopped Caring About With Age & 10 Things You Started Appreciating
What We Think About As We Get Older
We don't think it's cliche for us to say that we grow as we get older. Not only do our tastes and preferences change, but we learn to focus on ourselves more and prioritize different things. Here are 10 things adults learn to stop caring about with age, and 10 important things they learn to appreciate.
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1. Keeping Up With The Latest Fashion Trends
Gone are the days of buying fashion magazines in an attempt to keep up with the latest trends. While we once prioritized fashion over comfort, you'll notice it becomes the opposite as you get older. One day, you'll find yourself being at your happiest when wearing stretchy pants, comfy shirts, and best of all, no heels.
2. Impressing Other People
We've all been here before. Wanting to make a good impression so that other people will like you. Young people tend to care deeply about fitting in, but as you get older, you'll grow to be content with the people already in your life. Why act like someone else when you can just be yourself with the people who already love you?
3. Being Too Kind For Your Own Good
Always trying to be on good terms with others can do you more harm than good, especially if you're being a pushover. People are never afraid of using that to their advantage. While you might be scared of saying no now, with age and experience, you'll quickly learn to place your own needs and wants first.
4. Popularity
Every kid has dreamed of being the most popular boy or girl in school. Why? Because back then, popularity meant you would never be alone. But as you grow into adulthood, many soon realize that numbers don't matter. Just because more people know you doesn't make you any less lonely. It's being surrounded by those who truly care for you that counts.
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5. Money
Our relationship with money tends to change over time. While the youth tends to focus more on saving, adults understand the importance of treating yourself and turning your wealth into experiences. Who do you think is richer? Someone with a lot of money or someone with plenty of life experiences?
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6. Going Out On A Friday Night
Being stuck at home on a Friday night used to mean you weren't cool, but nowadays, you probably can't imagine doing anything other than cozying up on the couch. After all, work weeks can be pretty stressful and most adults want nothing but relaxation the moment they get home in the evening.
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7. Trying New Things
It's true that most people become less adventurous with age. Once we learn more about ourselves and our likes and dislikes, we seek comfort doing the things we most enjoy. There's nothing wrong with staying in your comfort zone!
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8. Getting Wrinkles
This can prove to be a bit of a challenge at first. Learning to accept our aging bodies is hard for a lot of people. We're not surprised if loving your gray hair and wrinkles will take time. But at the end of the day, you'll quickly realize it's still your body and that it's beautiful no matter how many years have passed.
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9. Intimacy
We're sure that for many couples, the longer you've been together, the less you care about being intimate. While loving each other, showing up, and putting in the effort are all important, you start to place less emphasis on your physical needs. That's because with age, being there for each other is what ends up mattering more.
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10. Being Right
It's almost funny how stubborn we all tend to be when we're young. At that age, nothing feels more important than having the final say and being right in arguments. But strangely enough, with time, we learn to listen. Maybe it's because we find the right people in our lives or we're just tired of arguing, but many adults change their behavior to listen to the ones they love.
1. Being Healthy
As you grow older, it's only natural that you become more prone to different health concerns. As a result, adults learn to appreciate having a healthy body. All those times you turned down a visit to McDonald's or chose the stairs over the elevator? You'll be thanking yourself for all those past decisions. Health truly is wealth.
2. Having Close Friends
It's not uncommon for people to grow distant from old friends over time. That's why if you still have a close group of good friends, that's something special to hold onto. Never take for granted the people in your life who chose to stick around.
3. Having Your Parents Still Around
This may be a bit dark, but it's important to remember that as you grow older, your parents are too. While the thought of the final goodbye can be overwhelming, it's also a reminder to be thankful for their health and presence. Many adults learn to appreciate having their parents still around as they themselves get older.
4. The Quiet Moments
Being an adult is tiring. Whether you're caught up with work or taking care of personal matters, sometimes it can feel like you're always running all over the place. That's why the quiet moments scattered throughout the day start to stand out all the more. Giving you a moment to catch your breath, it's something you'll notice and appreciate more with age.
5. Being Close With Your Family
Not everyone has the luxury of being so close with their family. So if this point rings true to you, take a moment to be thankful. Having that kind of support and love in your life should never be forgotten or overlooked.
6. Living A Comfortable Life
Though you might've once dreamed of living in a mansion and being super rich, growing up means realizing being comfortable is the greatest goal in life. If you can provide food on the table and sleep in a bed at night, that's something to be grateful for.
7. Being With Someone You Love
Finding love in this complicated world is something to appreciate. Out of the billions of people on this planet, you somehow managed to find your perfect one. While dating around isn't uncommon when you're young, finding someone who wants to stay by your side for all time is truly something special.
8. Having The Freedom To Make Your Own Choices
We're sure that as you grow older, you'll often be hit by waves of nostalgia. When you're thinking back, you'll realize that all the choices you made led you to this very moment. And you know what? The fact that you were given the freedom to make those decisions is something you'll learn to value and be thankful for.
9. Quality Time With Loved Ones
With everyone busy living their own lives, being lucky enough to spend quality time with close friends, family, or a loved one is something you can't take for granted. Every little second with them counts.
10. Our Past Failures
Though they can be tough to stomach in the moment, trust us, your past mistakes and failures will become the most important lessons of all. Helping us to make the right decisions in the future, you'll be thanking yourself for growing from these difficult moments.
