Double edged sword, since it’s good that we can actually remember said experiences and maybe pass the wisdom down.
There’s more to see than can ever be seen. More to do than can ever be done.
You can still have lots of first experiences if you seek.
The bigger problem is with increased responsibility, less time and less energy.
Oh there;s lots of new experiences in getting old: going through social security rigmarole, turning grey (or bald), finding yourself unable to do stuff you used to do, arthritis, gout, bone loss, needing a cane, getting up several times a night for the sake of your bladder…
Jesus dude…
Jesus died before 40, he didn’t share the experiences of old age.
I theorize that this is the leading cause of “gap” between generations. Adults who are emotionally inept always say “it doesn’t hurt that bad,” “heartbreaks heal,” “you’ll get over this issue you are facing,” “you’ll forget all about this,” or something similar. Those kids are going through something that they haven’t ever experienced, and that hurts or is scary.
Adults have the experience to understand that things can change, but frequently lack the wisdom to empathize with the “new” factor for the kid.
The worst part of getting old is seeing people make the same mistakes over and over and over again. That and disco revivals.
Isn’t that the same statement twice?
