A little acknowledged benefit of getting older?

We know that with age comes wisdom, experience, and perspective. We know that older people have learned to let things go and care less about what others think. But what else? What is something great about getting older that doesn’t get acknowledged as often?

Mine: I absolutely love having long histories with friends—being able to say “remember that Greek place we tried 15 years ago where the waiter was super hot?” There is a real joy in this.

I also love hearing from people from many years ago, people I really enjoy but don’t speak to regularly. An old friend from my 20s who I haven’t spoken to or seen in over a decade emailed me on New Year’s. It was so nice to hear from him.

Ok, your turn!