It happens to all of us (and if it hasn't yet, it will). As we get older, our tastes, enthusiasm levels, and patience start to shift. Things that once felt exciting or harmless can suddenly feel annoying, exhausting, or just not worth the effort. Maybe it's going to large parties, or pretentious restaurants with long waits, or always upgrading to the newest and latest phone. Sometimes it's habits or pastimes we once thought we'd always enjoy.
Recently, redditor redxchrry- wanted to hear about the those things people stopped enjoying over time when they asked: "What are you starting to dislike as you get older?"
The thread got over 2.4K replies. Here are a few of the top and most often repeated things people say they've started to dislike more and more with age:
1. "Crowds."
2. "Going out. Everything is expensive, and I can never hear anyone."
3. "Loud bars/restaurants."
4. "Planned obsolescence. Things used to be made to last. It was not only a selling point, but a point of pride. When something is designed to fail after three years, you’re not really buying it; you’re just renting it under the illusion that it’s a purchase."
5. "I’ve noticed I have way less patience for pointless drama. The older I get, the more I value calm, quiet, and people who don’t turn everything into a big deal. It’s funny — I thought getting older meant slowing down physically, but it’s really more about what kind of energy you want around you."
6. "Unnecessary fragrance in every single product."
7. "Dedicated mobile apps for everything. It gets annoying having to download an app and create an account to do almost anything without being financially punished for it. I'm just old enough to remember when businesses didn't do this. There was a price, and you paid it without any extra steps. No need to give up all of your data to pay the market price for a latte or bag of groceries. For example, I went to a Starbucks a couple of weeks ago, and the cashier was genuinely surprised and a little confused by being handed a debit card."
8. "Temperatures above 72°F."
9. "Our stupid fucking phones. I hate my phone. I hate everyone on their phones. Phones at concerts. F smart phones."
10. "A few years ago, I finally realized I have no interest in all the flavor variations in foods (soda, chips, candy). There were a few really good ones (BBQ Paydays, surprisingly). But most of them are just gross (Orange Coke)."
11. "Hopping into someone’s vehicle, and there is instantly loud music playing when they start it. I still love loud music, but not when it comes at me so abruptly like that."
12. "Everything going digital."
13. "Staying out after 10 p.m."
14. "Fucking restaurants using QR codes for menus."
15. "Roller coasters. You can really feel every bump and twist when you start to age. Still love the idea of them, but it’s just too throwy-aroundy for me now."
16. "Young people, more and more. I strongly dislike people aged 15–25. Maybe 1 in 100 are redeemable, but the rest are abhorrent."
17. "New music. I still recognize good artists, but it all seems so recycled now and just another mass-marketed product."
18. "Social media. I grew up when Facebook was a big deal and remember hating spring break and holidays because all the rich and popular kids would be posting their trips to Cancun and stuff, and I'd always feel like I was missing out. Now I just don't care. I have zero interest in pretty much anyone's life outside my immediate family."
19. And lastly, "Leaving the house for any reason at all."
You can read the original thread on Reddit.
Note: Some responses have been edited for length and/or clarity.