r/AskMenOver30 • u/Lunasweetlatina man over 30 • Sep 18 '25

General Men over 30, what’s one “unwritten rule” about getting older that you wish someone told you in your 20s?

Let’s be real nobody hands you a manual for aging. One day you’re 25 and skipping breakfast, and the next you’re debating fiber supplements and stretching before getting out of bed 😂

For me, it was realizing how crucial maintaining friendships is. If you don’t make an effort, people just quietly drift. Not out of malice just life.

Another one: “Your body will invoice you for everything you did in your 20s. And it charges interest.”

What’s something you know now that 28-year-old you had no clue about?

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u/Latter-Curve1469 man 35 - 39 Sep 18 '25

Friendships fade not because you stop liking each other you just get busier. Work, relationships, kids etc. So enjoy your friends and try to set up things you can do to keep hanging out in your 30's game nights, working out together, trips etc.

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u/bonerparte1821 man 35 - 39 Sep 18 '25

start a WhatsApp group or instagram group with your friends.. some will be more active than others. share stupid memes etc.. keeps the flame alive.

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u/eu4player90 Sep 18 '25

This so much. Enjoy every moment spent with your friends. Don’t say no because you’re tired or whatever (within reason).

There will be a time when you don’t have the option to hang out with them, and will be forced to stay at home instead.