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What did you you think you would have by your current age that you don't?

(34 Posts)
CrazyUSA Sat 04-Jul-26 18:28:58

A husband.

60no Sat 04-Jul-26 20:11:25

Grandchildren but hey ho.

FlexibleFriend Sat 04-Jul-26 20:23:25

Wrinkles

Gingerrice Sat 04-Jul-26 20:42:30

Dementia ! My father developed it at 67...so I'm on borrowed time and trying to live life to the full !!

Elegran Sat 04-Jul-26 21:12:35

Grey hair.

TwiceAsNice Sat 04-Jul-26 21:58:27

A happy marriage. Unfortunately my psycho ex husband wasn’t capable of making it happen

Gran22boys Sat 04-Jul-26 22:00:00

I always thought I’d be rich. I don’t know why. Anyway I’m not.

Usedtobeblonde Sat 04-Jul-26 22:02:19

I didn’t expect that I would still be living at my age, 89 next week, but I am and am thankful.
Reasonable good health, difficult family situations, but ticking along and perhaps looking to the future and not the past.

fancythat Sat 04-Jul-26 22:06:16

Oldnproud

A state pension.

I think I am this one.

My parents had it so much earlier.