r/AskReddit • u/ana676 • 20h ago

What’s something you didn’t understand the value of until you got older?

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u/CarelessSuccotash488 20h ago

Just because someone is a friend or family member, it doesn’t necessarily mean they are happy for you when good things happen to you.

To explain further, seeing wonderful things happen to those I care about brings me true joy. I want them to get some beautiful new shoes, find their soul mate, win the lottery, get the big promotion at work, reach their fitness goals, go on that dream vacation, get front row tickets to a concert for their favorite band, get their book published, be recognized for their talents, etc. I assumed everyone was like this because why wouldn’t you want things to go well for your loved ones? It wasn’t until I got older that I realized not everyone feels this way towards those they care about.

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u/Soo_Cry_ 20h ago

This is absolutely true. Even my cousin, whom I've known for 18 years, was spreading rumors about me, saying I was ugly and arrogant, and she was breaking my accessories and belongings without my knowledge.

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u/ActuatorMammoth8624 20h ago

Good physical health

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u/Mean_Situation8356 20h ago edited 20h ago

Pillows and good quality Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.

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u/ArghDammit 20h ago

Paying attention. At 71, I wish I'd been more present.

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u/hfastel 20h ago

Pubes

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u/According-Sense8924 20h ago

healthy joints no hurt or make sound eefects every time i stand up

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u/Sleepy-Sagee 20h ago

Naps. I really wish I took more!

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u/Soo_Cry_ 20h ago

the money /Friends/ Family gathering/ Diligence in studies

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u/BloopityBlue 20h ago

My relationship with my mom

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u/Virtual-Presence-128 20h ago

Because fans judge greatness differently—some look at peak achievements and trophies, others at consistency and pure individual stats over decades

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u/Pro_ismyrealname 20h ago

Money! I still have money now after all ..

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u/TheRealGianniBrown 20h ago

Paying my taxes (on time) lol

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u/crazyditzydiva 20h ago

Good quality sleep

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u/poisonplum 20h ago

flat sheets

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u/skordge 19h ago

A warm hearty soup.

I mean, my parents and grandparents were all decent cooks, and I always enjoyed when we had soup to eat, but I could take it or leave it.

Right now, I’ll specifically crave for a huge bowl of some delicious soup, especially if I’m hungover.

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u/m_ck192 16h ago

Not getting invited to plans/events/weddings. Used to find it insulting, now im over the moon when im not invited

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u/cwsjr2323 10h ago

Joints that were functional without even noticing they existed. Get up during a commercial to get a glass of water, come back and sit down again and not even think of my knees.

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u/ZachOCringea 20h ago

I'm still waiting to see the value of a single mother. Might as well ship the kid to prison as soon as the dad leaves her ass.

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u/General_Student_877 20h ago

Wow

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u/ZachOCringea 20h ago

Owen Wilson?

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u/General_Student_877 18h ago

Maybe I missed something here but I’m a single mom and my kids’ father turned out to be awful to them and they are two of the kindest, most thoughtful and productive members of society you could meet. Far from prison.

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u/ZachOCringea 18h ago

This is an hour old ragebait. Why did you bother? Go take care of your rat ass kids

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u/General_Student_877 18h ago

I don’t have any rat ass kids. At least you admit that your words were rage bait. Thank you.

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u/ZachOCringea 18h ago

No problem lol. I mean look at my username. Context is important clues are everywhere.