Valuable Advice As You Journey Through Your 30s And Beyond

“It is still not too late to improve those relationships you regret neglecting. Maybe they will never be what you wish they were, but they can be made better and you will regret it far less when you feel you at least tried doing something about it.” — Livid-Natural5874

“Therapy isn’t for the weak – it’s for everyone. And you’re NEVER too late for it. Just because you’ve been holding something in for decades doesn’t mean you still have to. It’s okay to heal. Even now.” — more_pepper_plz

“Old people, please stop saying it’s too late to get into something you want to do – painting, sewing, reading, collecting [insert object here], video games, etc. You are only too old if you physically lack the fine motor skills required to use a paint brush, sew, hold a book, grab something, play a game, etc. You are not too old to pursue things you’ve always wanted to do and no one can stop you. Do the thing. Be happy. Let yourself explore new things. I don’t know where people got this idea that there’s a time limit on when you can do things by but I hear it a lot more than I’d like. Y’all, life is hard enough as it is. There’s no reason to make it worse by placing self-imposed restrictions on yourself.” — Brisket_Connoisseur

“Stop making negative comments about your body and let yourself eat that cookie! I work with older adults and it’s so sad when I talk to women in their 80s who really want dessert but are ‘watching their figure.’ You’re allowed nice things!!” — Jazzlike-Radish1400

“Remember you were young once too, and people aren’t necessarily immature, they’re inexperienced. Friendly advice is often needed, but condescending attitudes are not welcome.” — llcucf80

“Stop trying to control your adult children and give them the space to be who THEY are not who YOU WANT them to be. Guide them in the right direction but don’t try to control them like a puppet unless you want to lose them or not have a close relationship with them.” — missesalchemist111

“Allow kids to teach you things, not to get too meta. I’m 27 and I’ve already been taught and retaught by people younger and more informed and in touch than me. We all know and have all seen that age can easily make you bitter and inflexible and keeping in touch with the youth while things are changing will keep you from being shocked by huge changes you missed during their growth period. Change WILL happen and you’re not going to outlive the people bringing it. Don’t dig that hole. Be part of our society.” — Mix-Lopsided

“Just because you suffered through something doesn’t mean the new generation has to for the sake of well I dealt with it. So can you.” — babishkamamishka

“Just because you are old, doesn’t mean your life is over. Who you were 20 years ago, yesterday, or even today does not have to determine who you are now.” — ripMyTime0192