Older People Are Revealing The Youthful Mistakes They Regret The Most
by Raven Ishak · BuzzFeedAs we get older, it's normal to start reminiscing about the old days. So when Reddit user u/Intelligent711 asked: "What do you regret not appreciating more when you were younger?" a lot of people shared their very vulnerable answers. Here's what some of them said below.
1. "The simple joys of being carefree — like long summer days and endless playtime!"
2. "My spine and knees being pain-free. Just walking the dog hurts these days."
3. "My parents' youth. Mom’s 70 now, and it’s incredibly hard to see her slow down."
"This is the toughest for me. Saw my strong dad wither away in his 80s. Damn, it’s hard."
4. "How hot I actually was."
"Yeah, I look back at my college pictures, and it’s like… what was I complaining about?! I’d love to get back to looking like that!"
5. "Being able to sleep was something I took utterly for granted. I miss those days so much."
"Imagine hitting the bed, deep in sleep right away, and only waking up 8+ hours later! I don't even remember when I had it last time. Sigh."
6. "The freedom to do absolutely nothing and not feel guilty about it. Adult responsibilities are a whole different game."
7. "Time spent with friends who have since drifted away. We thought we’d always be together, but life had other plans."
"This. I feel grief sometimes at the lost friendships. People who I thought would always be in my life consistently are just gone."