“Every time someone says 30 years ago, I think it’s the ’70s.”

So when Reddit useru/LadyDriverKWaskedther/AskOldPeoplecommunity: “Fellow olds, what makes you feel old?”

a handful of people provided their own personal grievances.

Two women, one older and one younger, share a moment of mentorship at a laptop in a modern office environment. The older woman is smiling and pointing at the screen

Here’s what they had to say below.

“Finding out that a coworker was born the same year as you graduated from high school.”

“Random people on speakerphone conversations.”

Person stirs a cup of tea with a spoon at a dining table set with blue and white china, silver sugar bowl, and a white tablecloth adorned with small designs

u/fknenigma

3.

“My Vulcan Death Grip on stair banisters.

I’m afraid bread crumbs on the toaster tray might cause a fire.

A woman wearing a hijab is smiling while a young boy in a striped shirt kisses her cheek. They are sitting at a table with colorful markers and drawings

I’m saving boxes from Amazon because you never know.

I have a favorite spoon.”

u/HaleYeah6035

5.“Kids.

Person in a light top holds a medication instruction leaflet with pills and a glass of water on the counter

There is nothing that makes you feel old faster than kids.

As a parent, there are hours that drag on forever and years gone in a heartbeat.

Then suddenly, theyre young adults, and youre like, ‘Wow!

A loaf of packaged bread sits on a wooden surface. The packaging is partially open on one end

WTF just happened?!

And where did almost 20 years of my life go?’

“Getting a senior discount without asking for it.

Person sits on a bed while holding their back, appearing to experience discomfort. Bedroom features plants and a large, woven headboard

On a funny note, I was buying a six-pack of beer.

The posted sign at the cash register said everyone had to show ID with no exceptions.

u/Revolutionary-Cow179

7.

An older man with a white beard enjoys music, wearing headphones and a crocheted shirt, smiling broadly against a plain background

“Tiny print on medication inserts and skincare products.

Now, theres packaging I absolutely cannot read unless I put on reading glasses.

Im maybe two years away from the ‘guy at the end ofTwilight Zonewho finally had time.'”

u/The1Ylrebmik

u/2furrycatz

9.

“I officially became the ‘Don’t squash my bread!’

lady at the grocery store this week.”

“Do you know what makes me feel old?

u/Mairzydoats502

11.

“Waking up and having lower back pain from sleeping.”

“Waking up at 4 a.m. every morning, like clockwork, needing to pee.”

u/pandazerg

13.

My mom used to play it all the time when I was a little kid!’

The album came out in 2011.”