Everybody ages—it’s a natural part of life. Even though age is “just a number” and a lot depends on the habits you’ve built up over the years, you’ll still see your life change over the years. However, accepting it can be hard for some people.
Internet user u/musclelivx recently inspired an interesting discussion on r/AskReddit. The online community members shared what they think are some of the clearest signs that someone’s getting older, from feeling way out of touch with pop culture and trends to taking their physical health far more seriously. Scroll down to check out their opinions and experiences.

#1
Genuinely not caring what other people think of you anymore.

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#2
Newest fashion trends look ridiculous and all new music sounds like garbage.

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#3
It’s the good knee and the bad knee instead of the left knee and the right knee.

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#4
One day you’re cool and young the next you get excited for new kitchen appliances.

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#5
When they tear down a building that you remember getting built.

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#6
When you think the new generation’s slang is just idiotic and not worth your time to understand.

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#7
When your back goes out more than you do.

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#8
I remember having friends, but have no friends.

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#9
I can sleep wrong now apparently.

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#10
The doctor says “Yeah, that just happens.” Instead of trying to fix anything.

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#11
Having a favorite grocery store.
Extra points for having one for produce and one for bakery and one for pantry or meats.

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#12
When the grocery stores are playing your jams.

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#13
When you make a small groan when you get up.

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#14
I used to use the pull-up bar to make my arms big.
I now use the pull-up bar to decompress my spine.

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#15
Pain everywhere around the body.

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#16
When you get excited about using a brand new sponge to wash dishes.

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#17
1. Finding a gray hair, but not on your head.
2. Between your vitamins and medications, you take so many pills you rattle.
3. Your baby sister turns 50.
4. You keep seeing an old person in your mirror.

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