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13 Things That Get Better With Age

December 13, 2012 By Erin Kennedy 4 Comments

There are some days when I wake up and I am just depressed at the thought of aging and those days  just keeping coming with a vengeance.  I try to tell myself it is not all bad and went over some things that only get better with age.  Did it make me feel better? Only time will tell. ;)


1. Wisdom: Can only come from experiences that you don’t get when you are younger. I use those experiences and knowledge to my advantage now.

2. Emotional stability: Research shows that people get less neurotic as they get older, which is really interesting to me because I feel that I am more anxious since I have been in my 30’s. I guess I can look forward to the downturn.

3. Body image: I think this is an important one for all women. I definitely feel a lot better about myself and body issues than I used to. Is it acceptance?  Or, that I don’t care as much what people think? Maybe I will feel even better in 10 years? That is what I hear. 

4. Problem-solving skills: Research shows that your brain remembers solutions from previous problems and uses that knowledge to use on other problems.  My question about that is, why did I date the same type of bad guy for 15 years?

5. Patience: I can definitely see a difference from when I was younger, I don’t think I get as frustrated as easily, (if I don’t count driving.)

6. Self-esteem:  Affirmation, affirmation affirmation.

7. Humor: If you can’t laugh at yourself, then that is not funny.

8. Sex: Statistics show after 30 your sex drive gets better, or was it that you get more horny? I guess it depends on your partner and hopefully they are at their peak too. But this is the time to take advantage ladies.

9. Family: This is when you either have made your own family or figured out where you stand with your extended family.  

10.  Friendships: By the time you get older you realize the friends that are the most important to you will stay with you through the thick of things.

11. Liquors with longevity: Full-bodied red wines like Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz, scotch, vintage ports, whiskey, and higher-alcohol, full-bodied beers all taste better when aged.

12. Pallet: I didn’t like certain things when I was a kid that I can’t get enough now like, onions, certain veggies and I started to appreciate food that can be prepared delicious and different ways. 


13. Mark Wahlberg: Mmmm, need I say more?
 
 

 

How have you gotten better with age?

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Comments

  1. Audrey's mom says

    March 24, 2011 at 7:03 am

    Patience, wisdom, love, and empathy. I love how much more I have now than in my 20s.

    Reply
  2. crazedmama says

    June 9, 2011 at 1:17 am

    I soo agree with this post. I can see a huge difference in myself now from 10-15 years ago. I’m more comfortable with myself, mentally and physically.

    Reply
  3. Nicole @theWardrobeCode says

    December 6, 2011 at 7:09 pm

    I’m 33 next month and I love my 30s so much better than my 20s. The twenties were fun, but the thirties are so much more satisfying :)

    Reply
  4. Nichole says

    December 13, 2012 at 8:02 pm

    Awesome list… I agree. I am much more comfortable with myself, even if I do not have that skinny body that I dreamed of.
    I am also much more confident/independent. I used to be a bit clingy in my 20s… Now I am comfortable with company or alone. It’s nice to enjoy some solitude.
    Oh… and Mark Wahlberg… yes!

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Erin Kennedy is the editor of My Thirty Spot, a lifestyle blog for sharing tips and stories for women in their 30s to live the best 30 lives we can. Read More →

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