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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