What’s the hardest part about getting older that no one ever talks about at all?

I'm 55, so it's safe to say I'm getting older. I've never was bothered by the passing of the years - and youth! But there are two things I never realized would bother me. First, children getting…

Top stories for Susan   What’s the hardest part about getting older that no one ever talks about at all? Donna Marie, M.S. Clinical Psychology, Benedictine University (1993) • Answered November 15, 2021 I'm 55, so it's safe to say I'm getting older. I've never was bothered by the passing of the years - and youth! But there are two things I never realized would bother me. F... Read more » 19.7K 1.7K   What are the symptoms of colon cancer? Is it possible for a person to have colon cancer without any symptoms? Bill, Self employed • Updated November 27, 2025 I didn't have drastic symptoms but they were enough that should have prompted me to at least see a doctor. For about two years my bathroom habits had changed. I felt bloate... Read more » 695 54   I'm almost 18 and I inherited 3.5 million dollars can I live off this for the rest of life by investing it? Jessica Delgado, knows Spanish • Answered September 3, 2025 You can probably live off 3.5 million for 5 years or less. I had a friend who inherited 7 million and blew it up in 1 year. Learn about trading, investing, learn to do flip... Read more » 128 156   Do doctors look down on nurses? Dr Eashan Aneja, former Student at Maulana Azad Medical College (2016-2022) • Answered August 31, 2020 I don’t but I kinda feel they do look down on us sometimes… 😂 My first day in labour room and I was helping my senior post graduates. They asked me to get oxytocin. I had n... Read more » 4.5K 87   Can I take magnesium every day? Vishnudas Pai, former Deputy General Manager at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (1984-2018) • Updated January 23 Never take Magnesium as a seperate supplement every day,unless otherwise advised by a proven specialist or highly experienced general physican .Bcoz seperate supplement wil... Read more » 683 249   Laurie Grier • Posted Mar 30 My husband had an emotional affair with our house cleaner. It started out friendly but ended up a mess! I been married for 30 years! This girl is 20 years younger. He says he fell for her because s... Read more » 2.5K 1.5K   My friend just died of colon/liver cancer. She lived 5 weeks after diagnosis. We had been on vacation the week before diagnosis and her only complaint was indigestion. How is this possible? What kind of cancer can move this quickly undetected? Natalie Clark, Activities Coordinator (2019-present) • Answered July 31, 2022 This happened to my mum, 9 years ago this October. She had some aches and pains and thought it was just getting older (she was only 58) but it got worse so went to the Dr a... Read more » 3.5K 315   What happens if your card is declined at a restaurant and you’ve already eaten the food? Bert Woess, Owner at Bert’s Heating (1976-present) • Answered May 15 My sister and i went into a Bob Evan’s restaurant. Card was declined The manager came out and tried it and it was still declined. He said they had just gotten a new machine... Read more » 1.9K 212   How can hidden cameras be detected? OpenBlueprint • Answered May 20 A functional camera lens can now hide inside the head of a standard screw. But no matter how small they get, basic physics ensures every camera leaves a footprint. Here is ... Read more » 875 14   Why do high performers fail to get promoted? Sean Kernan • Answered November 8, 2018 I have met so many smart people in my career. Some of them were profoundly brilliant and also outworked everyone around them. Two things sabatoged those people: One: they acte... Read more » 1.6K 120   Will I regret not having kids when I get older? Asked in Humans: instructions 🧠📋 • Answered by Nicole Gravagna • February 2 An older woman that I knew when I was 18 told me, “I didn't have kids and I have a wonderful life. I have never once regretted it.” I thought about that later when I was 37 ... Read more » 2.9K 793   What are the symptoms of cancer we can't ignore? Donald Mariksek, Medical Doctor • Answered April 20 A patient of mine suffered from some symptoms for eight months until she brought it up during our conversation. Not because she lacked intelligence, on the contrary, she is... Read more » 820 27 Read more in your feed

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How do I track my husband’s chat on WhatsApp?

At some point, I stopped looking for explanations and started paying attention to patterns. Consistent actions told me more than emotional conversations ever did. When clarity finally came, it w…

Top stories for Susan   How do I track my husband’s chat on WhatsApp? Serah Williams, Lives in Texas U,S • Answered Mon At some point, I stopped looking for explanations and started paying attention to patterns. Consistent actions told me more than emotional conversations ever did. When clar... Read more » 19 1   What are the biggest regrets that people have in their old age? Dokian Parapros, Firearms Consultant (2017-present) • Updated April 10 I’m 61 and not exactly elderly yet, but I am slowly beginning to feel what I subconsciously knew for a long time: As you start reaching the end of your life, you begin to re... Read more » 4.7K 699   What are the signs of fatty liver, and what can I do to reverse it immediately? Praise Melvik, Medical Doctor • Answered May 30 I still recall the day that a patient sat in front of me clutching an ultrasound report of the face that one has when they finally realize what bill they've been racking up... Read more » 291 36   I heard that completely paying your house mortgage is unwise. Is it true? If it is, why? Nicole P • Answered April 28 I paid off house off in 18 yrs. I was 22 yrs old when I bought the house in ‘95. I overpaid my mortgage by $40-$100 each month. I refinanced twice only borrowing what I owe... Read more » 1.3K 82   Why do people soak almonds in water overnight? Falasha Patel, Food & Beauty Blogger • Answered February 25, 2018 Almonds are rich in nutrients like vitamin E, dietary fibre, omega 3, fatty acids, and proteins. This is because their brown,rough skin contain certain enzyme inhibitor that... Read more » 374 9   When a patient has no money for a life-saving operation, does the doctor pay for the operation first using his own money? Isabella Rossi, Digital Wellness Consultant at dacadoo (2010-present) • Posted Jun 4 Once, while working in the emergency room during my specialist training, I was on a long 36-hour shift and noticed something strange and unusual: a child wandering aimlessly near the emergency room... Read more » 479 16   In business, has your boss ever tried to fire you, only to be fired by their boss instead? Anastacia, former Senior Pharmacy Technician (1978-1984) • Answered June 3 Not exactly fired, but pretty similar. Many years ago, prior to all the technology we have today, we did a lot of things analog, meaning on paper. It took a lot longer than ... Read more » 46   What happens if your card is declined at a restaurant and you’ve already eaten the food? Kevin B., A.A. General Education, Eastern Florida State College (2022) • Updated June 26, 2025 I ate at a chain Tex-Mex restaurant one day for lunch. When the bill came I handed the waitress my card. She came back a few minutes later and just blurts out “Your card di... Read more » 14.4K 1.3K   How often do timing belts on cars actually fail, especially those that are just a year or two beyond their recommended replacement age? Catherine, lived in China • Answered May 28 A buddy of mine bought a used Honda Civic. The previous owner said the timing belt was done at 90k. Turned out it was done at 70k, and the car was now at 120k. Two years pa... Read more » 257 49   Laurie Grier • Posted Mar 30 My husband had an emotional affair with our house cleaner. It started out friendly but ended up a mess! I been married for 30 years! This girl is 20 years younger. He says he fell for her because s... Read more » 2.4K 1.4K   Why do PCs gradually get slower with usage? Norrin Radd, Consultant for I.T.-Infrastructure, Network Admin (2008-present) • Answered July 31, 2019 There’s 4 main reason for this, but only 2 of them are genuinely noticeable unless it’s a severe case of the latter reasons. Here are they by rank of likely hood. With the ... Read more » 3.3K 193   What do narcissists usually regret when they’re old? Colleen Wysocki, studied at Life, • Answered October 22, 2025 My mom is now 65 years old and she is a covert narcissist. One night I was in her house and I heard her crying in her room, I went to see what was happening, why she was cr... Read more » 3.8K 305 Read more in your feed

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