Every age comes with its own conundrums, desires, and problems. And, despite being deep into adulthood already, turning forty is no exception. From backaches to a subtle, ceaseless feeling of impending doom, there are always new experiences to be had just around the corner.
We’ve gathered the funniest, most relatable, or downright unhinged posts from X about living in your 40s. So get comfortable, particularly if these posts are relevant to you, scroll through, upvote your favorite, and be sure to comment your own thoughts, experiences, and observations below.
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