I've tried to explain to my kids about getting older. Why we don't really like it after a certain age, and how they might understand that we really can relate to them.I myself feel like i'm still 18. My mind stayed 18, but my body kept growing older . I'm actually a lot more childish than someone my age [nearly 40] and i like it that way. [in fact, i've planned it that way, to a certain degree] Farts are still funny. I still laugh when someone hurts themselves [with consideration], i still drive fast through big puddles, And i will happily watch Sponge bob Square pants when no-one else is around. But still, I think it's safe to say that mental maturing is a lot slower than physical maturing.
I've never been overly worried about getting older. I still look pretty young, and i tend to fit in more with a young age group. I get on better with my kids' friends than people my own age [coz its easier to think like them. Basic, simple thoughts.]
However, I'm turning 40 in 12 days and i'm dreading it. Being in your 30's and getting along better with kids is weird enough. But being 40 and still getting along better with kids is just creepy.
So that has left me feeling like i don't really belong. This happened when i turned 30 as well. And i haven't gotten over turning 30 yet, and here i am turning 40!
I might have to think about investing more time into serious [boring], mature, [mundane] and sensible [*gag*] relationships. And doing more constructive things with my life...
I'm getting a headache just thinking about it
