>>Why is it so bad to get old? Why do people try to avoid it so much? Personally, apart from having a slower metabolism and a back that aches a lot more than it

>>Why is it so bad to get old? Why do people try to avoid it so much? Personally, apart from having a slower metabolism and a back that aches a lot more than it used it, I don't mind being old. In fact, I like it. I was really stupid when I was young. And I'm still stupid. But I'm LESS stupid now. And I wouldn't want to be that younger person again. I'm 27. Why? I personally just miss the feeling of having it all in front of you. Pft, a doctor? I can do that. A pro athlete? It's possible. Senator? I can do that. However unlikely those may have been from the beginning, they were at least possible. They definitely become less likely as you get older. The only thing about growing old that makes me uneasy is seeing opportunities close. Sure, new ones open up, but seeing old ones close still hurts. I guess also, certain things are experienced a certain way only the first time. The elation I felt the first time I was in live was absolutely crazy - I loved every bit of it. Other than that, I agree with OP - it's very nice being less stupid. It does, however, rob life of suspense a bit as experience teaches you to expect a lot of things.