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Every age comes with its own conundrums, desires, and problems. And, despite being deep into adulthood already, turning forty is no exception. From backaches to a subtle, ceaseless feeling of impending doom, there are always new experiences to be had just around the corner.
We’ve gathered the funniest, most relatable, or downright unhinged posts from X about living in your 40s. So get comfortable, particularly if these posts are relevant to you, scroll through, upvote your favorite, and be sure to comment your own thoughts, experiences, and observations below.
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TheElderNom 1 year ago
That's been me all my life. It's strange not having bruises. (And no I don't have leukemia.)
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Desiree Meredith 1 year ago
Also, how many innocent bystanders are killed in the big fight scenes/car chases, etc.
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UndertaleLover (She/Her) 1 year ago
This has always been my definition of an epic party. Cheese, anyone??
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Vasana Phong 1 year ago (edited)
Automatic ump, ouff , getting up or down, but just a heads up, in your 50s it’s followed by snap, crackle and pop
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Bored something 1 year ago
How many pieces? 100 yeah fine. 1,000 now that would be some speedy piecing.
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Stephanie Did It 1 year ago
Your 60s: Time to flip.the mattress. WHAT? when did they start selling one sided mattresses??😡😡 Criminal!
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Jeff White 1 year ago
This news was disturbingly true and completely unexpected. I want a refund!
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Katrina Nixon 1 year ago
Or you smoke yourself in the face pulling it towards to you, that's always so fun!
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Sky Render 1 year ago
Oh all sorts of stuff I used to dismiss I've come to realize is a problem! My ability to fall asleep at the drop of a hat for 3 hours straight? Yeah, that's narcolepsy.
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PhaseWitFact 1 year ago
The waitress probably wasn't hitting on your younger self either, she just has to be nice because it's her job.
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Katrina Nixon 1 year ago
I can't sleep naked. What if there's an intruder and we have to battle? Things need to be tucked in tight so as not to distract the masked man.
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Bored something 1 year ago
Ha, nope I'm still the youngest, the other two are planning retirement in the next few years.
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Katrina Nixon 1 year ago
I nice sponge always puts me in the mood. To clean. Don't be weird ya'll.
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Charles McChristy 1 year ago
Started that in my 30s after years of construction and going to concerts.
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Becky Lombard 1 year ago
I have a magnet on the fridge that says, "I used to sneak out of the house to go to parties. Now I sneak out of parties to go to my house."
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Annik Perrot 1 year ago
My 40s were the best time of my life. All my kids were at school so after over à decade I finally had a bit of time for myself and had started working again part time. I had lost à lot of weight and felt strong and as beautiful as I ever felt. Now I'm in my late 60s, weight back on, and creaking joints. Savour your 40s, youngsters 😇
François Bouzigues 1 year ago
I work full time, have three kids under 12. And i still make room for exercising. I don´t recognize myself in any of the pain stuff. The waitress is indeed not flirting with me though. She never did anyway.
martin734 1 year ago
A lot of poor examples on here that are caused by lifestyle not age. I am 43 but I am almost as fit and probably stronger than I was in my 20's. I regularly swim, run, cycle and do a lot of watersports. I don't smoke and have always been teetotal. You should not be having constant aches and pains in your 40's nor should you be injuring yourself doing everyday tasks. A sedentary life is not at all healthy and even something as simple as 60 minutes of walking per day or 30 minutes of exercise that elevates your pulse to twice its resting rate can give a big improvement to your health.
CK 1 year ago
Some of them are also caused by medical conditions that may not be in someone's control. People accept something as their new normal instead of going to doctors sometimes when they need to do some bloodwork and check for tumors.
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Ban-One 1 year ago
I like being in my 40s. Got the job I want. Not rich, but we're doing alright. Still fit enough to enjoy life. Got my wife and our Bulldog on my side. Still have teeth to enjoy some good meals and old enough to be able to afford them. Got enough experience to handle actual life and job. It's a good age. I wouldn't wanna go back being in my 20s or even 30s.
Uncle Schmickle 1 year ago
Did you know that 40 is the Nile age ? It's halfway between Juvenile and Senile !
Jessica Shookhoff 1 year ago
I mean, it's really not that bad or boring, being in your 40s. I've actually been enjoying it!
Jude Laskowski 1 year ago
My 40s were great, almost as great as my 30s. Once you hit 70, you're spending more time with your doctor than you'd like.
Will Cable 1 year ago
When you put your hand on your knee and move your leg it feels similar to polystyrene rubbing on polystyrene
The Original Bruno 1 year ago (edited)
I have a condition that causes low muscle tone. I'm well past 40, and I can just up and run 15 miles without stretching and not get stiff at all. It also means I sit on my own shin so I don't just slip out of the chair I'm sitting in. At 13, I'd've preferred to be able to win any sport in gym class besides dodge ball. (Dodge a ball thrown at my middle without moving my feet? No problem!) At well past 40, I'm appreciating the upside of this condition.
MP 1 year ago
Being able to run FIFTEEN MILES is crazy! I’m in shape and you could maybe get 2 or 3 out of me at my best.
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Fabian Bernard 1 year ago
Looking at women at 20 ''Cutie but I don't like her hairstyle'' ; Looking at women at 40 " Wow look at her anckle, for sure she's a model''
Annik Perrot 1 year ago
My 40s were the best time of my life. All my kids were at school so after over à decade I finally had a bit of time for myself and had started working again part time. I had lost à lot of weight and felt strong and as beautiful as I ever felt. Now I'm in my late 60s, weight back on, and creaking joints. Savour your 40s, youngsters 😇
François Bouzigues 1 year ago
I work full time, have three kids under 12. And i still make room for exercising. I don´t recognize myself in any of the pain stuff. The waitress is indeed not flirting with me though. She never did anyway.
martin734 1 year ago
A lot of poor examples on here that are caused by lifestyle not age. I am 43 but I am almost as fit and probably stronger than I was in my 20's. I regularly swim, run, cycle and do a lot of watersports. I don't smoke and have always been teetotal. You should not be having constant aches and pains in your 40's nor should you be injuring yourself doing everyday tasks. A sedentary life is not at all healthy and even something as simple as 60 minutes of walking per day or 30 minutes of exercise that elevates your pulse to twice its resting rate can give a big improvement to your health.
CK 1 year ago
Some of them are also caused by medical conditions that may not be in someone's control. People accept something as their new normal instead of going to doctors sometimes when they need to do some bloodwork and check for tumors.
Load More Replies... Ban-One 1 year ago
I like being in my 40s. Got the job I want. Not rich, but we're doing alright. Still fit enough to enjoy life. Got my wife and our Bulldog on my side. Still have teeth to enjoy some good meals and old enough to be able to afford them. Got enough experience to handle actual life and job. It's a good age. I wouldn't wanna go back being in my 20s or even 30s.
Uncle Schmickle 1 year ago
Did you know that 40 is the Nile age ? It's halfway between Juvenile and Senile !
Jessica Shookhoff 1 year ago
I mean, it's really not that bad or boring, being in your 40s. I've actually been enjoying it!
Jude Laskowski 1 year ago
My 40s were great, almost as great as my 30s. Once you hit 70, you're spending more time with your doctor than you'd like.
Will Cable 1 year ago
When you put your hand on your knee and move your leg it feels similar to polystyrene rubbing on polystyrene
The Original Bruno 1 year ago (edited)
I have a condition that causes low muscle tone. I'm well past 40, and I can just up and run 15 miles without stretching and not get stiff at all. It also means I sit on my own shin so I don't just slip out of the chair I'm sitting in. At 13, I'd've preferred to be able to win any sport in gym class besides dodge ball. (Dodge a ball thrown at my middle without moving my feet? No problem!) At well past 40, I'm appreciating the upside of this condition.
MP 1 year ago
Being able to run FIFTEEN MILES is crazy! I’m in shape and you could maybe get 2 or 3 out of me at my best.
Load More Replies... Fabian Bernard 1 year ago
Looking at women at 20 ''Cutie but I don't like her hairstyle'' ; Looking at women at 40 " Wow look at her anckle, for sure she's a model''
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