Women of Reddit, what’s something you *stopped pretending to enjoy* after turning 30?”

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Same as title.

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  1. ParticularBrush8162 Avatar

    After work functions. I’m a homebody, and I like being with my family more than my colleagues. Having kids means I can get away with saying I’ve got something on with them and no one thinks I’m being rude.

  2. msstark Avatar

    Books that I’m not enjoying. I used to force myself to read at least half of a book before deciding it’s not for me, but who has time to waste on something they’re actively disliking?!

  3. zzzoom1 Avatar

    Staying out late. I love being home at a reasonable hour.

  4. CerridwenVenus Avatar

    Being “chill” about things that truly bothers me. I speak up for myself now more than I did when I was younger. Also, SALADS. 🥗 I’m so done with them. I hate them. 😂

  5. Appropriate_Tea9048 Avatar

    Attending bigger group events, aside from rare occasions. I’ve learned to say no more often. If I’m not feeling it, I’m not feeling it.

  6. Nearby-Road Avatar

    Small talk about the weather and other useless crap with the inlaws.

    Also, shopping for clothing. Post children, it’s more of a pain in the ass than an enjoyable experience.

  7. DarkDaysDoll Avatar

    At 40, sex and weed. I actually like life a lot more without the hassle of obtaining either.

  8. Traditional_Bank_434 Avatar

    talking shit about people. i used to nod along but now i shut it down. it’s not that there isn’t shit to be talked, i’m just not interested in doing it. we all generally pick up on the vibes of a person or couple – we don’t really need to discuss in hushed tones.

  9. tufflepuff Avatar

    Probably realised this more around 35, but I stopped pretending to enjoy spending time with people I don’t click with 🥲 a lot of my husband’s friends are nice people but they’re not MY people, I feel drained hanging out with them. So I’ll still go every now and then, but I stopped feeling obligated to go for every single event