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30 Things That Start Happening as You Approach 30

Getting older has it’s pro’s and con’s. For example although you are now clearly over 18 and don’t struggle getting served at the bar anymore, you kinda just can’t be bothered going out anyway.

We have had a think and put together our top 30 things that start to happen as you approach the ripe old age of 30.

#1 If it’s past 8 at night and you’re not already out, you are likely NOT going out.

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#2 Seeing these signs make you officially feel like a fossil.

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#3 You realize college was 10 YEARS AGO.

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#4 Hangovers not only last longer, but INTENSIFY as the day progresses.

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#5 Celebrity kids are now grown up – Britney now has a 9-year-old and an 8-year-old.

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#6 You finally realize that it’s always worth it to pay more for the direct flight.

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#7 Comfortable shoes become attractive.

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#8 You dread New Year’s Eve more than ever. Crowds? Staying up late! Too much pressure!

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#9 You actually start thinking about other people rather than just yourself.

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#10 Every party you go to now has at least one baby!

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#11 Your childhood toys are now selling at vintage stores.

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#12 This…

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#13 You quit being so romantic about having your own business cards.

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#14 You buy kale on your own volition – it’s good for you and it tastes g̶r̶e̶a̶t̶ OK.

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#15 You get pimples and wrinkles at the same time!

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#16 You and your friends talk openly about regularity.

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#17 You don’t know who any of the recent YouTube stars are.

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#18 Doing crafts sound like fun.

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#19 You realize that you actually love your family.

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#20 Your back starts to hurt when you do strenuous tasks – like getting out of bed each morning.

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#21 You witness a Facebook Divorce for the first time.

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#22 You are no longer shocked at what you see posted on Facebook.

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#23 Pants without actual waistbands become a priority.

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#24 Everything seems to be marketed to people way younger than you.

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#25 You start ordering what your mom orders at the bar.

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#26 You realize how long you have been your student loans versus how much of a dent you’ve (not) made in your principal.

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#27 Happy Hour becomes “would rather be at home” hour.

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#28 Teen slang starts to bother you.

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#29 College seem to act like small children to you.

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#30 Your social life has calmed down a little, and you are totally OK with that.

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We can’t be 21 forever! (Thank Goodness!)

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By Hannah Jones

Hannah is a Manchester based writer who has spent many years studying and working in the field of journalism and psychology. Hannah enjoys swimming, meditation and dog walking. Her favourite quote is, 'If it doesn't challenge you, it doesn't change you.'