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CariGransnet (GNHQ) Fri 14-Feb-14 16:51:26

How do you feel about getting older? Whether it's a pet peeve or, equally, something you like, let us know (in no more than two sentences) and you could appear in a brand new novel.

Pan Macmillan publishers want to get a snapshot of real women’s feelings about ageing. A selection of these will be included in the new book The Time of our Lives by Sunday Times Top Ten Bestseller Maeve Haran.

You might remember Maeve as the author of 90’s smash hit Having It All, a novel that sparked huge debate about whether women could work and have a family, and much more besides. As well as being a brilliant read, her new book is about four friends in their early sixties, and the new issues they face, twenty years older than the protagonists of Having it All.

Everyone who posts a comment will be entered into a draw to win one of 20 exclusive early reading copies of The Time of Their Lives, and everyone whose comments are used will be entered into a draw to win a luxury forest cabin break for four people – details HERE.

We also have an exclusive extract from the book which you can read here.

MarionHalcombe Sat 15-Feb-14 15:59:18

Now it's obvious that the days that I have left are less than the ones behind me I am becoming more scared of not being here at all and leaving my loved ones behind. My life seems to have gone by in a flash, there have been sensationally happy times and I would always describe myself as content but I can help occasionally focusing on missed opportunities and wishing that I could shake my younger self.

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shysal Sat 15-Feb-14 15:57:36

Isn't it strange how many different names crop up when a prize is at stake! All these grandparents are missing out by not contributing to the day-to-day theads.
Gransnet has enriched my life, I urge you to give it a try, you never know, you might end up feeling the same. A warm welcome is always extended to any newer members. flowers

newist Sat 15-Feb-14 15:45:28

Two good thing about being older are, I can float about in a kaftan and feathers all day and be eccentric. Another day I can take my computer back to factory settings, having the confidence to do both

Marelli Sat 15-Feb-14 15:37:39

I'm very happy being the person I have become as I have aged. I really wouldn't change any part of me, because it really doesn't matter all that much!

Micah68 Sat 15-Feb-14 15:17:13

I like not feeling under all the pressure of trying to achieve in a career, trying to do the best as a mum, trying to run and a house and have a social life. To be able to rest and reflect, enjoy the small things and not stress about attaining the bigger things is liberating.

barbarast Sat 15-Feb-14 15:12:38

I feel fortunate to have been born when I was, to have had job security ( not many have today) and to have received my state pension and bus pass at 60. I am now able to travel on the bus for free, all over the country, visit my family, go on holiday and live to the full.

finleypop Sat 15-Feb-14 14:20:09

I feel I become more & more invisible as I get oldet. I feel that younger people assume that I am irrelevant to them.

Jordsbabe71 Sat 15-Feb-14 13:57:51

What is getting older? It's not my mind that's for sure! Maybe my body has slowed but that is just natures way telling me to take time and enjoy what is around me!

vegasmags Sat 15-Feb-14 13:44:34

I am happier, healthier and fitter than when I was working and constantly stressed out. As my DC live at a distance, I have made sure they know where all the important files and documents are in case I suddenly pop off - the possibility does have to be face but needn't rule your life.

Waterman3 Sat 15-Feb-14 13:34:26

Getting older? well its just a number to me, I only wish that I had the wisdom that I have now when I was younger but I know that that is not possible for without the experiences I would not be the person that I am today.

ChocolateCake1 Sat 15-Feb-14 13:28:37

Every year when it's my birthday I'm grateful to have become another year older, as some people don;t get that oportunity.

caroles Sat 15-Feb-14 13:17:38

I don't really feel old inside and I am trying not to limit my own thinking about what is possible - I could have another 25 years left so I don't want to waste it!!

rachelmi Sat 15-Feb-14 13:01:13

I about about to enter my sixth decade, and to be honest I have never been happier. Feel great and love feeling comfortable in my own skin. Wouldn't want to be thirty again!

pennwood Sat 15-Feb-14 12:38:42

Remember, age is an attitude not a number, but what is my attitude to the hairs that dare to be suddenly sprouting on my chin?

happysouls Sat 15-Feb-14 12:32:01

I accept aging with a certain amount of curiousity and I don't fight against it. I'm happier now than at any other point in my life as I think I'm getting more focused on the important things in life!

Ikea1234 Sat 15-Feb-14 12:26:08

In my head I'm still in my twenties...it's just a shame my body and birth certificate tell me otherwise!

worriedmum Sat 15-Feb-14 12:23:06

Having had cancer 12 years ago. I am glad to be getting older I realise it's a privilege not offered to everyone. Life is a gift. Enjoy it

peterhall Sat 15-Feb-14 11:29:11

The older I get, the more I tend to look like my own father; and now, more often than not, I see him looking back at me when I look into a mirror.

chloe1984 Sat 15-Feb-14 11:26:29

The only problem I have with getting older is I am unable to share my more adult thoughts and nature with my parents. However I feel I can now be the person I always wished I had the time to be when I was working and bringing up a family , time to think,talk and pass the day sometimes doing very little.

bonners Sat 15-Feb-14 11:03:19

Actually more happy in myself the older i get, more confident and able to deal with all life's problems in a more measured way smile

Kizzie Sat 15-Feb-14 10:45:40

Much prefer being older, I don't have to worry as much about what other people think, and I've managed to stay fit & healthy which is a blessing.

rachbooboo Sat 15-Feb-14 10:33:49

I don't think about being older, age is just a number and I try to enjoy every day.

susiebaby Sat 15-Feb-14 10:25:34

Now I'm older I love the fact that I no longer worry about what anyone thinks of me. The downside is not having the energy I used to have.

lizd31 Sat 15-Feb-14 10:17:25

My family call me the oldest swinger (not in a kinky way I hasten to add) but I believe you're as young as you feel & in my mind I'm still in my twenties

Runnerduck22 Sat 15-Feb-14 09:40:28

I love it, my sons are plumbers and carpenters, so after years of them wrecking my house as kids, i only have to suggest a new kitchen and its done!