Does it bother you to be older as the years go by?

I'm quite a bit older than you. I think it depends how I'm feeling. I'll be honest, there have been times, many times, when feelings of regret related to mistakes past, and/or opportunities wasted or lost, and of course the passing of time, have proved so intense they've brought me tears. And I don't mean once either. Over and over again; believe me, there has been deep pain. But at other times, being older isn't so bad. I've learned more and more as I've got older, and gained maturity in a good few areas, such as artistic ones. And I'm still growing. And opportunities don't necessarily dry up with age; not at all; being older can be truly thrilling. I'm not as good-looking as I was, but I once was (good-looking); and I'm grateful for what being so brought me. No one can stay beautiful forever. One of the key things I've learned is the vital importance of taking advantage of life, especially when young, of the golden opportunities that can come a young person's way, for success; for love; for achievement; for learning; for joy. I would tell any young person: don't waste the beautiful things that will come your way when young, because one day, they won't be there any more. Health is especially vital; I played ducks and rakes with mine and I have suffered for it. If you hurt you health, you could spend a lifetime paying for it. And the same goes for any precious thing. So, does it bother me being older as the years go by; sometimes yes, very much; but at other times being older - at least for me - can be an exciting experience.

Getting older is one of the life phenomena that you cannot be controlled.. it really happens naturaly, that is why do not miss a things or opportunity that comes your way ,'coz that might not happen again.. I'm a bit older than you, and regarding your question as to how my age affects me? well, MENTALLY- matured,overthinking of the future, more wiser than the young ones maybe because of experiences..SOCIALLY-life became boring , once you start working your time to socialize will be lessen..SPIRITUALLY- older people became more devoted to their faith.. For me, nothing compares with the student's life.. no worries what to eat, what to wear, and how to budget.. çoz all student's concerns are taken cared of by the parents. While the life of working persons is very tiring, so much obligations..

[em]confused[/emWecan not deny the aging process. It happens to all of us. It really does not bother me to get older as the years come and go.It is a natural process and we can not stop it. The best we can do is to take each day as it comes and not be bothered that the years are gaining on us.

Getting older is part of life. We should make it count everyday of our life. So no matter what try to make yourself happy always :) so you won't be bothered to be getting older.

You are still young to be worried about getting old. Just enjoy your life but make sure that you make good decisions along the way that would make your future better. I am a lot older than you are. And sometimes, I look back and regret the years that I have wasted but then there had been reasons along the way that certain things just had to happen. I would sometimes think of how I would be in the next 10, 15 years. I fear that I might be alone at that time. But I try to make better things to today so the future will not be something to be worried about.

Im going to be 25 and now the passing years are starting to bother me. Mostly in the sense that I wish I knew then what I know now. I regret alot of wasted time and some dumb choices.

It's not getting older that bothers me, it what happens. Neck pains that I thought I would never have. And of course your memory. I have had people come up to me and say hey marty, how's it going and I'll say OK, and most times I recognize them but I don't know their name and I feel embarrased that they know mine. When I first read your post, I thought you were really older, more close to my age. Then I saw your age. believe me, you are not old at all. In many ways, I still feel 22. I once saw an story about people your age and it really blew my mind! The one that stands out is to you, Jay Leno has always been the host of the Tonight show. I think it might have mentioned that you have always listened to your music on CDs. I'm 56 and I actually have more records on vinyl than CDs and I'm glad to see vinyl making a comeback. I just got a new needle for my turntable. to me. Johnny Carson is the true host of the tonight show.

I'm going to be 48 this year! It's unbelievable. Sometimes I feel like I'm still a kid, and other times I feel ancient. You are the age I was when I had my first child. That seems like forever ago. I'm not happy that I'm old, but I'd never want to go back to dealing with my son's fathers and the terrible things I had to go through during those years. But I love my kids. Just be happy whatever age you are. All kinds of things will change, but you can be happy whatever happens to you because of age.

I am 61. I have never felt my age and so my age doesn't bother me. I have always had people tell me I look younger than my actual age. So I think thinking young will keep you that way. Aging is interesting. You feel differently but that doesn't mean you have to act differently. Kids at heart! That what we all should strive to remain.

i never wanted to get old, but here I am 65, and on a fixed income and making a litle bit here and thee online. I know that getting older as the eyars go by is going to happen, as i can't stop it, so I really don't waorry about it. It is just a part of life. I live alone, not by my choice, but that is the way it is. I do enjoy being alone, even though I do have to watch myself that i don't fall and get hurt, but other than that, i just take each day as it comes, and deal with it, whether it be good or bad. Take care, and have a very good day.

ROTFLMAO! Omigod, desiree! 22?!! You really are over the hill! I'm 61. Would I go back to being 21 again? Oh, HELL NO! Have to go back to worrying about what people think of me? Worrying about what I do, what I wear, how I look, what I say? No sirree! Been there. Done that. And don't wanna go through it again. Added bonus -- now if I do something blatantly stupid, I can blame it on 'old age'.

Hello friend! This is interesting, what you have wrote about. I'm 31 but my husband always tells me I look the way I did when we first met. Back when I was 20. I'm not scared of getting wrinkles or anything like that. The way I see it sometimes, that's just life. Some people don't like looking a certain way and that's fine I don't have anything against that. I just don't get it when ppl go overboard. They do anything they can to stay supple or look young but then in their mind they're like soo very incesure about their appearance it's crazy. As for missing out on many things...I try not to stress about it or think about it. And I think ur right. When u say older ppl are not wise...because look at my sister. She started having kids when she way 16. Now they're bigger and don't need her as much and she's acting more and more like a teenager. In part I think it's because she things that the way her life is supposed to be. I on the other hand got my things together finish school got married had kids I'm being a good wife but then I get to thinking and that's dangerous! For me that is!! But a little advise for u. Don't think so much about the " what if's " in your life. Ull get wrinkles ;)

The best age to be in for each of us is the age we are currently in. The past is over and done with and no amount of regrets will ever change that. The future is something that nobody can ever be assured of, and it will be useless to worry over something that is not yet to be. We should enjoy the now and here, make sure that we do not repeat the mistakes of the past and somehow be a step closer to our goals. When I was a young kid, I can't wait to be a grownup. Now that I am an adult, I wish I can be a kid again. That's life, and getting older is part of it. We should not live our life according to someone else's standards or as to what people dictate you should do. As long as you are happy, you are not hurting anybody and you are doing okay, then just keep going on.

Sure doesnt matter me one bit. As i knew it was going to happen. I have been happy for years now, and just want to provide for my 14 year old son. If I get older or not. Wont matter if, I know hes taken care of.

Embrace getting older, life is what you make of it. I am 39 years old and I still look forward to getting older. As the years go by what I reflect on is my loved ones who have passed away. Your are very young, enjoy every moment of your live. You only get to live it once.

age doesn't go for level of maturity that's why late bloomer word is being invented, maturity comes in way with vast experiences in life are encountered with different kinds of how to face different challenges and deciding on certain things whether you read books or do something else it should be tested when you are able to face difficulties in life and able to weight things rightfully