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Being a millennial isn’t always easy. The older generations might look down on you for spending your life's savings on avocado toast and lattes, while the younger generations will roast your skinny jeans and ankle socks on TikTok. You’re old enough to have chronic back pain, yet too young to be able to afford a home! Life is cruel!

But if you’re looking to bond with fellow millennials about the trials and tribulations of being in your thirties, you’ve come to the right place, pandas. We took a trip to the “I Am Thirty AF” Instagram page and gathered some of their most hilarious posts down below. Keep reading to also find a conversation with the creators of the account, and be sure to upvote the pics that you find most relatable!

We’re big fans of I Am Thirty AF here at Bored Panda, so this actually isn’t the first time we’ve featured the hilarious account. And lucky for us, we were able to get in touch with Chloe and Peter, the friendly couple who runs the page. They were kind enough to discuss their extremely successful account, which has now amassed over 3.6 million followers, as well as what they've been up to with their other pages since we last spoke to them about 7 months ago.

"We have four pages now on Instagram, our main @iamthirtyaf that focuses on millennial themes and nostalgia, @iamstarvingaf that is fully focused on food (which I fully relate to), @iamemployedaf that focuses on job related themes, and our newest page @iamokayaf that focuses on mental health with a bit of humor tied in," the creators shared.

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6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I liked him when I was a child but didn't begin to understand what an incredibly admirable human being, gift to the world, and specific gift to my own childhood he was until I understood how rare and delightful his effortless compassion was. That's how he good he was, as a child I thought he was indicative of the greater world, he shaped my worldview for the better. What a beautiful human being and an example to all.

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"We're also LOVING Threads and are super active there with original content from the two of us," Chloe and Peter continued. "This year, we've also been focusing on expanding beyond social media and are having an absolute blast!"

"We started our brand during the pandemic when we were all stuck in our homes for days on end, and now that we can get out and meet people in real life, we're working on live events and a few other fun projects. We were in the Netflix is a Joke Fest at the start of the year and have had a ton of fun shows around the country since then," they shared. "Our next Funny AF live show is in Brooklyn in October- check out details to come on @iamthirtyaf !"

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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe her secret is that she stays clean, doesn't let her skin dry out, doesn't smoke and eats decent food and so can anyone else?

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We were also curious how the creators decide exactly what they want to share on their accounts. "We continue to post things that we personally relate to and find funny or connect with in some other way. Every day we do a different themed carousel post with ten+ memes/reels all pertaining to a single topic," they told Bored Panda.

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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Husband is a 41 year old police officer and the other day I found his childhood bear in the bed. When I asked about it he said, ‘I just felt a bit lonely and wanted to hang out with Big Ted’ It was adorable.

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6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Aw 🥹 my boyfriend has two stuffed dogs, a small brown one named “Brown Dog” and a bigger one named “Big Dog” 😂 he was a very creative child lmao

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6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

At 60, I still love going to Build-a-Bear for ME. And I love my Squishmallows. You can have them when you can pry them from my cold, dead fingers.

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6 days ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have an IKEA elephant named Oliver who rides in my passenger seat. I'm 75.

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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I used to tell people that I slept with a Rhinoceros until it got weird.

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6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wife had cramps last night and I handed her my stuffed Koala friend that she gave me for vday because she didn't really want to be held but needed some comforting. Definitely don't go for a guy who judges the stuffed animals.

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6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Stuffed animals are perfectly shaped to support your sleeping body and that is a hill I will die on. With my bear, lion, and alligator.

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6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My gf will sometimes randomly cuddle one of my fluffy toys that I keep in bed in case I can’t sleep and it’s so cute

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5 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i am male, and when I went to the hospital for surgery and stuff when I was 28 {im 39 now}, I had a small bunny from my grandma that passed years ago, I keep it to help my panic attacks and other stuff, I just happen to hold it when he came in, I'm there dying in pain can hardly breath, and the doc comes in and sees it, stops in the middle of saying his name and leaves, the curtion in the er is half open, and we can slightly hear him and see him {i wasn't married, but my mom was there} and he starts telling a nurse or someone, "omg he has a f*****g doll? what is he 9? does he have mental problems, r******d? Tell him we don't treat children that have a cold" and my mom runs out almost punchs him, and tell him how she heard each word, I'm there for a huge surgery, I'm actually supposed to be heading to it not ER and she wanted a Transpot to another hospital for me, and then as they were getting me ready to leave, {sweet nurses} mom talked to the director and got him fired for it

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5 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

39 now and I thank my bunny everywhere in my pocket or pack, My mom passed on may 22th 2023 and I got a brown crochet handmade bookmaker from the church in the hospital she was in, I wrote in their book, "Please let her pass peacefully and no pain" {she was sent home on hospice where I took care of her for 2 months and she passed peacefully} I sewed the bookmark into a shawl on it, so shes now with it when i have it, My aunt also passed on July 4th 2024, and placed a lock of her hair inside it as well, so now i have my family with me at all time...

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6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Mrs. TriSec and I are marred because of a stuffed Koala bear. (Planted on her desk some decades ago. )

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2 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Me 73 still have all the original bears from being a toddler. My bear never called me nasty names, always listened and when my bear had something to say, it usually aligned with what I was thinking. Good friend.

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3 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm 66 and still have a "cuddle blanket!" Wife thinks it's cute as all hell. I'm kida embarrased... until I fall asleep wrapped around it!

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5 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If no one objects, I'd like to expand on this. Never date anyone who makes you feel like you have to hide any portion of yourself. Unless you're a serial killer. That you should keep a secret.

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5 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Me at age 15: "I really like this cute plush animal, but I won't buy it, people would think I'm immature" Me at age 34: *cheerfully buys round cat pillow.

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4 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Also don't date someone who judges the type of music you like....I like K-pop

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"The topics [in our posts] range from airport travel to Shrek to school experiences we all shared growing up in the 90s to shared experiences we have as 30 somethings," Chloe and Peter explained. "They're a ton of fun to put together, and we often include a fun story from our personal lives in the caption. Every Wednesday, the theme is Wholesome Wednesday (my favorite day of the week), and every Friday we do a #FollowFriday carousel where we feature a writer/creator we love."

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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just the typical workplace know-it-all whom everybody finds annoying but tolerates because he is harmless and actually good at his job...

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Finally, we asked the creators what the best part of being a millennial or a thirty-something is. "We started this page in our early 30s and are suddenly finding ourselves just a few years out from 40," they shared. "I think going through our 30s with this page has helped me to really appreciate how much positive growth happens in our 30s!"

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1 week ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This! There was no such program in my school but I was conditioned to be that always straight As student (by parents and teachers simply cause I did well at school). And I was! Never failed! But what did I develop? Perfectionism. It’s not a great thing as it sounds. I can’t do something half way. I have to be the best at what I do and will kill myself until I achieve that extreme target. And I don’t know what failure is (in the big picture) so I can’t even fathom what it is or can’t bear to think of a plan B. Oh and everyone’s expectations for me are out of this world. I’m so burned out now but unconsciously am still trying to achieve the best. It’s a never ending mentality. I hate it.

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"I feel like a completely different person at 37 than I was at 30 in the best possible way- I feel more in control of my life and my emotions, my goals feel more within reach and attainable," the creators shared. "I'm more confident in my abilities to accomplish what I set out to do and I honestly just feel so much more comfortable in who I am."

"One of my favorite parts of running the AF pages is having the chance to connect with millions of like minded strangers over shared experiences, and I've found that this growth journey in our 30s is one that a lot of people are experiencing. Of course, there are fears and frustrations that come with getting older, but it has been super refreshing connecting with people over the great things that come with getting older," Peter and Chloe told Bored panda. "And whenever we do eventually become 40AF, I look forward to continuing on that journey with this group of millennials."

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Whether you’re a millennial or not, we hope you’re enjoying scrolling through this list, pandas! Keep upvoting the pics that you find painfully relatable, and feel free to share in the comments below what you think the best and worst parts of being in your thirties are. Then, if you’d like to check out another Bored Panda article discussing the struggles of being a thirty-something, we recommend reading this one next!

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1 week ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And get an older repeat of take your kids to work day's, "Daddy, where are all the clowns?" I don't think so.

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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Better yet: Throw the last pitch with Danny DeVito as the ball. As he had once bragged that he coud even play a pork cutlet if necessary, he should have no problems with that part...

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6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I used to do this when my son worked at an amusement park in high school. I'd go in an eat at the stands he was working at just to say hi to him while he was working. I'd walk around the park for a bit to get some exercise, and he said it broke up the monotony of his shift to see me.

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6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Doing research requires multitasking and switching between tabs often etc. That indeed workd better on PC

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6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I enjoy assembling flat pack furniture. I know, I'm weird, but there's a sense of accomplishment at the end, especially if I did it alone. So when hubby comes home I can say "see...look what I did!"

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6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I want to see a photo shoot in the latest fashions and an accompanying interview about his personal goals from Steve in Accounting.

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6 days ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've never understood why people get pissed off for this. You know what you're setting yourself up for. Suck it up buttercup. Edit for spelling.

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6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Like the Houston airport that, in response to complaints of long wait times for baggage claim, made the walk to baggage claim six times longer? Complaints dropped to zero.

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6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love "columbo" since doesnt matter when you start watching it you will always understand who is the killer

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6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

yeah, and past tense of william shakespeare is wouldiwas shookspeared.

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