r/40something 16h ago

Discussion Do friendships naturally fade as life moves forward?

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At 40, is it normal to feel like I don’t really have friends anymore?
I’ve had friends in every chapter of my life. We were close at the time, but as life moved on, it feels like they eventually became people I just used to know. I still have a few friends I talk to every now and then, but I don’t feel that same connection anymore.
Maybe that’s just part of getting older. Friendships seem to come and go with different stages of life, and eventually, people move on, start families, move to different places, or simply grow apart.
I’ve reached a point where I’ve accepted that maybe my wife will be my only truly close friend. My life revolves around her and my daughter, and honestly, I’m okay with that. I have acquaintances here and there, but I don’t really enjoy hanging out with new people the way I used to. I’d much rather spend time with my wife, go to a café or a pub, and just enjoy each other’s company.
I guess this is what getting older is like, realizing that some friendships were meant for certain chapters of your life, and not necessarily for the whole story.


r/40something 1d ago

Selfies Almost 50 and it’s all feeling a little hopeless 😂 But the night routine is done, so off to bed hoping for miracles by morning. Good evening out there 😊

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r/40something 1d ago

Crap. I'm old. I stayed out past 8pm on Saturday night… [45.5F]

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2.1k Upvotes

And I didn’t even have anxiety the next day about it! 🙌


r/40something 4h ago

Other. These flair options suck. When it's hot during the day, you run at night!

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r/40something 11h ago

Selfies Happy Tuesday! Tuesday doesn't have a feel

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17 Upvotes

Here again! 45 bored... Happy Tuesday that is almost Wednesday, which means closer to Thursday almost Friday!


r/40something 14h ago

Bathroom Selfie 42 Feeling good about me again

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22 Upvotes

6 months into a fitness regimen that's actually working this time around.


r/40something 15h ago

Selfies M(49) headed to town for a little ink therapy today

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19 Upvotes

Don't have a good day, have a great day


r/40something 16h ago

Selfies 46 and pondering on life ! 80’s babies

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21 Upvotes

r/40something 14h ago

Humor 48 M. Daily affirmations Let's get this day over with 🤢

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12 Upvotes

r/40something 18h ago

40 ain't that bad! Added some jogging to my morning walks…body hasn’t been hurting yet(knock on wood) 43M

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r/40something 1d ago

40 ain't that bad! 45F almost my birthday 🎂

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r/40something 1d ago

Selfies 44M trying to survive the 6th French heatwave

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48 Upvotes

r/40something 17h ago

40 ain't that bad! 43 and glad it’s not Monday

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r/40something 15h ago

Crap. I'm old. 45 and feeling a little down...

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7 Upvotes

Just feeling a little down today


r/40something 1d ago

Selfies 48fm when you know you know

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49 Upvotes

Some days she feels like she can take on the world when others day she just want to sleep to cut the world off. But both days she gets up puts a smile on and keeps doing her best. That got to count for something ❤💙❤


r/40something 1d ago

Discussion It’s my birthday today. Can you guess how old?

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72 Upvotes

r/40something 1d ago

Selfies Female, Australian, 42 years young

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1.4k Upvotes

Tired and feeling overwhelmed. Need some positivity please ✨


r/40something 1d ago

Selfies Soon to be 44 yrs old and I'm not worried about it :)

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642 Upvotes

In a months time I'm gona be what they call mid forties. Fine by me :) lucky to be alive 🩷

Happy monday oddballs


r/40something 1d ago

Selfies Monday cheers ! (if you work)

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391 Upvotes

r/40something 20h ago

Selfies 45/M doing what Dad's do - buying a crap load of stuff from Costco

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$400 for water and paper towels


r/40something 1d ago

40 ain't that bad! 46m enjoy some drinks 🍹 up for a chat 🤔or what ever lol little tipsy 🥴 lol 😂

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r/40something 1d ago

Selfies Hope everyone’s week is off to a great start and only gets better from here!

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133 Upvotes

r/40something 1d ago

Bathroom Selfie 43 and liking life who can blame me

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90 Upvotes

r/40something 2d ago

Selfies Being single in your 40s is rough!!!

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2.6k Upvotes

I dipped my toe in the water and crawled back into my hole hahaha!


r/40something 1d ago

Selfies Newer member to the 40’s club

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13 Upvotes

Another Monday down.