Women Are Sharing The Things They Appreciate As They Get Older

"I appreciate the privilege I have. Some people would love to have a roof over their head, food on the table, and a bed to sleep in, meanwhile I sometimes take it all for granted. When I realized how lucky I was to get all of those and sometimes more, it’s humbling." -introvertonredditx

Many times, we hate taking photos that we don't want to be in, but our friends beg and force us into them to commemorate moments. Some say as they get older, they appreciate looking back on them, even if they were forced.

"I'm almost 30 and the worst disease I ever had is stomach flu... I didn't appreciate it that much when I was younger because no one is really expecting to be sick in that age, but now when plenty of my peers are actually getting serious issues, I appreciate my health more than ever." -Tyelde

Some say that as a kid, they hated being up early. Especially in our early 20s, we don't want to be up before the sun. Now, as adults, many say waking up early means being productive and they love it.

"As a teen I used to think that I only have few friends but now I believe that it's quality over quantity. I can count my closest friends on one hand but I know that they are always there for me, no matter how long the distance is between us." -takemetothebeach17

While some hate the silence, scthoma4 says that as she's gotten older, she appreciates having quiet time where they can just do nothing and be alone. Sometimes, you take it for granted.

"I have legs that work and I can walk/run anywhere, I have a car that increases my freedom, i have a job I don't hate which makes me able to afford my apartment while I'm at uni.. I often stop and feel so thankful and lucky to have these things" -daggypeas

quirkyhermit says that candles are something they've learned to really appreciate as she's gotten older. Candles can change an entire mood and vibe of a room depending on the smell. You can go from sexy to chill in one candle change.

"My parents. Their hard work, unconditional love, and how much I could trust them. Especially now that I am a parent myself.

I have met people through the years that I am in shock to know how their parents treat them or things their parents did. Still amazes me how some parents can be so selfish, abusive, and toxic to their own children." -bullet_maiden

768587986543 says that eventually, you start to appreciate when people are really nice to you or nice in general. In life, people can be mean and cruel, so having nice people around can change your day.

"Honestly it's so easy to just have surface level conversations without depth but I'm realizing as I get older and especially with this pandemic, that when work talk and stupid things go out the window, it's hard to socialize if you're not with the right people." -Keykitty1991

One Reddit user, affectionate_dino9, shared that being loved by someone other than your family is something you start to appreciate because it's sometimes rare, and it's not "forced," so it means more.

"Our financial guy, because without him, I seriously doubt either one of us would be able to retire, like ever. I don't want to work until I'm 80 something because I can't afford to retire. I watched my grandmother go through that and I knew it was something I didn't want for Hubs or myself." -KnockMeYourLobes

ddeianiraa says that they've grown to appreciate their own body and what it is, how it looks, and how comfortable they have gotten in their own skin/body. Clearly, it's something to be proud of—not all of us are.

"I simply appreciate being alive at this point. When I was younger, I was really reckless & didn't care if I woke up the next morning, but I've came to appreciate life a lot more." -cha0squeenx0

h/t Reddit