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As much as advertising would have you believe that when you turn 30, you quit interacting with anybody other than your government-issued spouse and your hobbies narrow to leisurely jogging or preparing months in advance to do taxes, most people find that not much actually changes when they enter the new decade. Or so they think. In this thread on Twitter, people are revealing that while not all the ominous warnings they heard about aging are true, there are some of them that are, and they start early.

Here are some observations from people who are just reaching the big 3-0 and finding out what it has to offer, like the fact that even if you still feel like a teenage imposter in an adult suit, talking to an actual teenager will make you feel like your cultural literacy is a distant memory. Meanwhile, people who have been there and done that have some wisdom (and TMI) to impart.

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Anna Ledwońska
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is such a good thing. I totally don't give a f**k and I cannot believe now what made me uncomfortable and how I cared about every stupid s**t in youth.

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    Nicola Roberts
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hahaha absolutely! When did I replace the washing machine was it last year or 8 years ago? The concept of time is relative!

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    Until now, studies have overwhelmingly shown that in old age, people look back on their 30s as being the best decade of their lives, with various studies trying to estimate the optimal year at 33, 35 and 38.

    This trend might be thrown off now that the generation in their 30s, or getting there in the next few years, are millennials, many of whom would laugh at the idea of the financial stability and positive work-life balance that earlier generations cite as the foundation that allowed them to spend their 30s on what they truly enjoyed.

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    Brandy Grote
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I find it's come full circle, and the genre I enjoy - heavy metal - is thriving with amazing new bands and sounds.

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    There is one thing that seems to be a universal experience after making it several decades into life, and that’s being baffled that people who were in diapers when you were in high school are now old enough to drive, vote, and call the music you listened to as a teen “oldies.” And if that makes you want to drink to forget, you had better think twice, unless you want to be glued to your bed for two days.

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    4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So very true. Doesn’t help that shops have already brought in Easter eggs and hot cross buns.

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    Vivek Mhatre
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kids commiting the same mistakes we did. Telling them not to do it only "encourages" them.

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    Laugh Fan
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Got some great dog-face socks with ears that stick up for Christmas!! It's boring socks that are bad - warm, fluffy, quality or fun socks are wonderful.

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    Daria B
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    4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Add cultural differences to this and it becomes even worse. Here in Korea I tell them my birth year and let them to the maths.

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

    I wish the hair on my head grew even half as quickly!

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    L McN
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I got....round. Entirely my fault. I blame nobody but me! And I still enjoy my food, but more carefully since I prefer to live. But damn it, I used to be able to breathe and lose the weight, now it takes a miracle for every ounce....

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    Becca Gizmo the Squirrel
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    4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The last 7 or 8 years I have really enjoyed it getting dark in the winter. Come 6 pm "it's dark kids, bedtime!" And we all pile up early and watch Netflix or read. I hate it when it's still sunny at 8 pm.

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    Renee Gauthier
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've been worrying about this since elementary school LOL so I'm prepared. However, doctors are getting younger and cops too. I was a little shaken when being pulled over one day, and when the cop came up to my window, I calmed down since he looked like he was 12. But he was very nice to an old lady. If only he knew.

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    Deborah HUGHES
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have to call my cell phone number on my landline phone just to locate it....only to realize it is as actually laying next to me...dear lord.

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    Laugh Fan
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For me it's not so much the falling but the inability to get up again due to the impact and shock. I have balance problems (nothing to do with age) so do end up kissing the ground more often than I would like to. Don't ping back up like I used to. ☹

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    Dilly Millandry
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Background music on tv that you have to turn down and dialogue which you have to keep turning up. WHY? I'm not sure that's entirely my ears at fault.

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

    same! i was always like "why are people putting on moisturizer all the time?" and now i keep a spare bottle in my desk at work

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    Ronel du Plessis
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My husband loves saying " I can't even remember what I had for breakfast, now you want me to remember things from way back?"

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

    We in our 30s shouldn't complain yet either. People in their 60s would laugh at our minor 'aging' complaints compared to their far more serious ones.

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    Anna Ledwońska
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And this serious effect on health when you can't sleep one night for some reason (travel, work or smth). In youth - nah, nothing. Now - feeling like I would surely die, week of worst health issues...

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

    I once knocked my kneecap out of place getting out of bed. That was a heavy swearing day!

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    Renee Gauthier
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And every 10 years or so I look back and think how stupid I was 10 years ago. I don't care much what people think of me any more, other than being honest & having integrity, and that's really freeing. I'll get on the dance floor by myself - I can just be the crazy old lady & not worry about being cool.

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    Renee Gauthier
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't know who many people are in the gossip columns now. Although, unfortunately, I know more about the Kardashians than I'd like to without even trying.

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

    Oh this! I got an invitation for an art show opening that started at 9:00 PM. I was like, "It *starts* at 9:00 PM on Tuesday? No way, maybe if *ended* at 9, I would consider going, but I have to have my make up off and my jammies on no later than 9:30 or I can't function the next day."

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    Renee Gauthier
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I was looking for used cars, I kept thinking, 2009 is not too bad, and then I realized it's an 11-year-old car!

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    Becca Gizmo the Squirrel
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The first time I heard smells like teen spirit on the classic rock station I wanted to cry. Things got real that day.

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    Renee Gauthier
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But the apple cider vinegar thing has been a godsend to me. I can't eat like I'm 12, but I digest a lot better than I did 10 years ago.

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

    I thought what's always been like that, bo matter my age

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

    my brother had a slipped disc just a few month after his 30th birthday ... now i am afraid what is gonna happen to me when i hit that mark...

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    Renee Gauthier
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In my mid-30's, I remember pulling my eyelid up to do my make-up & it just STAYED that way until I pulled it down. I was horrified.

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    Renee Gauthier
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Although I see a lot more variety that is acceptable today, probably depending on your "type." When I was younger, everyone was wearing the same thing.

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    Monica Sargent
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My 22 yr old son is so full of that youthful bravado and "know it all"ness. I am constantly so embarrassed for him. He corrects me all the time for saying words that he doesn't recognize. "That's not a real word Mom". I'm thinking, "In two decades you haven't heard all the words yet. Heck in five decades I sure haven't".

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

    I was born in '84, so '90-'00 - that was like 100 years. '01-'10 - that felt like maybe 15 years. '11- now - that was a day right? Maybe a few days?

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    Nicola Roberts
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No idea what pedialyte is but I get the gist. I remember when (OMG I just said that) I could drink until the early hours and get up for overtime on a Saturday morning. These days I know a 48 hour recovery period is the minimum.

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    Stille20
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    LOL, Knees are b******t! Why do they go and fail on you like that!?

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