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Hi there, I'm happily married and in my early 40s. So far the 40s are the best years of my life.
I've never felt more empowered, organised, confident and uninhibited. Fortunately, my husband still finds me attractive but then I work hard to keep in shape mentally and physically as does he. We have a wonderful bond.
But I have a dread of getting older. I don't like the thought of being 50 or 60. I hope that changes by the time I get there.
Has anyone else struggled with the thought of getting older? Please tell.

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JammieDodgerHeart · 26-30, F

Okay so you're probably gonna laugh at me because I'm just 22 but I feel the same way! Every year I dread getting older

Lol but what I realized is that life is very precious and also brief so each year we are here is a blessing. Some people never make it to experience old age and have their lives taken too quickly. I would cherish life and the age you are, never take it for granted.

Look at it positively, every year you grow, get wiser and have more to give to the world, have more to experience :)

SW-User

@JammieDodgerHeart That is so very sweet and so true. The funny thing is I would not wish to go through my 20s again at all. And I would never laugh at such a thoughtful and measured response. 😘

JammieDodgerHeart · 26-30, F

@SW-User Thank you! :) I think no matter how old I get, I'll still be a big kid at heart 🤣 that's all that matters, keeping being you and having fun

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@JammieDodgerHeart Just don't lose that in the Hurley Burley of life. 😘