“The feelings begin to fade out as you get older, and it’s hard.

Those times in the past were so happy.”

When Redditoru/Fainne-Wuasked Reddit community members to share thehardest partsabout aging, the responses were extremely insightful.

A man, an elderly woman, and a young woman in a graduation gown stand together outside, smiling for a photo

“I miss living with my parents.

I miss seeing my mom every day.

It’s hard to put into words, but I miss that feeling.

Two women pose happily, smiling and wearing feather boas; one in red and the other in pink. They appear to be enjoying a fun, casual event. Names unknown

Life just felt so exhilarating.

The feelings begin to fade out as you get older, and it’s hard.

Those times in the past were so happy.”

An elderly woman and man sit on a bench with a young girl between them, all smiling warmly at the camera

“I can’t drink like I used to.

Thinking about how I used to drink at 18 gives me the shivers.

u/S1m0n321

4.

An elderly man smiles while holding a cupcake with a lit candle as two young people kiss him on the cheeks, celebrating a birthday

“Seeing my parents get older.”

You’ll hit a threshold where trying to work out the pain only makes it worse.”

u/EnyaGotGame

6.

Two men wearing suits playing a game of checkers at a table in a diner booth

“Accepting it.”

“The complete inability to sleep in.

The older you get, the earlier your body wakes you up.

Woman and child playing in a pool. The woman holds the smiling child above water

u/[deleted]

8.

“Reflecting on the past and wishing you could change certain aspects of your life.

u/BullyBeater

10.

A person sits at a desk working on a computer that displays a map. The workspace is organized with maps and books around

“I regret not enjoying my childhood!

I took a lot for granted as a kid.

Man, that saying, ‘Youth is wasted on the young,’ couldn’t be more true.”

Four friends laughing and lounging casually on a green couch in a cozy living room with guitars on the wall

“Feeling your body get worse while your mind doesn’t seem to age.”

u/Sydgyan

13.

I hope that rings true for the rest of you.”

A woman in floral swimwear relaxes on a beach chair, eyes closed, enjoying the sun by the sea

“Getting both more responsibility and freedom.

u/Faris_rulez

15.

“Time is perceived faster for some reason.

Everything speeds up, and you’re still trying to catch up.

In some ways, it’s good, like making the work day go by quicker.

“With each passing day, my chance to see the world passes.

It’s a sad reality for everyone, but it’s still hard to handle.”

u/vdall

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