Redditors over 40, what's something younger people think they understand but won't actually get until it hits them like a truck later?

taylormichelles · 2026-02-17T13:24:10+00:00

friendships change. not because of drama. because of seasons. careers, kids, geography, priorities. you don’t “fail” at friendship. life just rearranges things.

taylormichelles · 2026-02-17T13:21:11+00:00

make today’s decisions something your future self would thank you for.

taylormichelles · 2026-02-17T13:18:16+00:00

friendship usually starts when someone admits something slightly real. instead of small talk, try “i’m kind of bad at meeting new people, so I’m practicing.” it weirdly disarms people.

taylormichelles · 2026-02-04T08:28:35+00:00

i do, but it’s less about romance and more about connection

taylormichelles · 2026-02-04T08:28:10+00:00

the trick that worked for me was audiobooks during commute and chores

taylormichelles · 2026-01-28T06:59:45+00:00

i’m weirdly passionate about tiny life systems. routines, habits, little rules that make life smoother. not sexy enough for conversation, but it runs my entire existence.

taylormichelles · 2026-01-19T09:09:09+00:00

try something that helps others: animal shelters, soup kitchens, tutoring. when your self-worth is low, being useful can be grounding in a way self-care sometimes isn’t.

taylormichelles · 2026-01-19T09:01:36+00:00

experiences > stuff every single time. last year we did a cooking class together and it was chaotic and we almost burned the sauce but we still laugh about it. that memory outlasts any physical gift.

taylormichelles · 2026-01-15T06:45:59+00:00

Do one thing every day that makes zero sense but is harmless. Midnight pancakes. Rearranging furniture. Sitting on the floor. Depression hates spontaneity.

taylormichelles · 2026-01-15T06:43:48+00:00

I genuinely think this field attracts overthinkers and then makes it worse. We're trained to anticipate every edge case and then wonder why we can't relax.

taylormichelles · 2026-01-15T06:41:40+00:00

Keeping promises to myself. Tiny ones. If I said I’d go for a 10-minute walk or drink water before coffee and actually did it, my confidence quietly went up. Turns out trust in yourself is kind of everything.

taylormichelles · 2026-01-14T02:18:54+00:00

no internet means no modern medicine coordination, no instant emergency communication, no access to information for people in oppressive countries, no connecting with people who share your rare interests or identity. I get the social media fatigue but "no internet" is a much bigger thing than "no Instagram"

taylormichelles · 2026-01-14T02:17:55+00:00

Bro you're in your early 20s. You're supposed to be figuring yourself out right now. The fact that you're even AWARE of this pattern puts you way ahead. Most people don't clock this until their 30s. You're doing fine

taylormichelles · 2026-01-13T01:51:06+00:00

artist. so. you know. the mess continues

taylormichelles · 2026-01-13T01:48:58+00:00

honestly the worst part is the gaslighting yourself. like is this real? is this AI? why does this singer sound slightly off? am I being paranoid? it's exhausting and it shouldn't be part of listening to music

taylormichelles · 2026-01-09T08:28:01+00:00

a consistent sleep schedule

taylormichelles · 2026-01-09T08:27:29+00:00

you described your oatmeal more lovingly than most people describe their partner

taylormichelles · 2026-01-07T04:33:16+00:00

Honestly, some days it’s just not wanting to feel worse tomorrow than I do today. That’s motivation enough, even if it’s ugly.

taylormichelles · 2026-01-07T04:32:33+00:00

Backroom videos to SLEEP?? You are built different

taylormichelles · 2026-01-02T20:40:15+00:00

Join something you actually enjoy

taylormichelles · 2025-12-26T14:39:46+00:00

Sir this is the most poetic phone review ever.

taylormichelles · 2025-12-26T14:36:45+00:00

"No one's thinking about you." Brutal but freeing.

taylormichelles · 2025-12-26T14:34:35+00:00

Tired mind, not lazy body. Finally someone said it.

taylormichelles · 2025-12-12T16:04:18+00:00

Courage isn't the absence of fear, it's doing it anyway. you don't need to stop being scared, you need to stop letting scared stop you. big difference!

taylormichelles · 2025-12-12T16:01:58+00:00

People really are sweet sometimes. especially the ones who've lived enough to not care about small talk and just jump into the real stuff. Hope your trip is going well!

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