Many people enjoy boasting about having zero regrets and standing by every decision they’ve ever made. And while dwelling on the past can be harmful, is it really so bad to reflect on our lives and wish we had done just a few things differently?
Redditors over 40 have been opening up about the biggest regrets they have from their youth, so we’ve gathered some of their thoughts below. Whether they wish they had started a skincare routine sooner or feel that they missed out on valuable time with their parents, we appreciate their honesty. Enjoy reading through and reflecting on your own choices, and be sure to upvote the replies that remind you not to make the same mistakes!
#41
Not buying a property because my mother had a negative opinion about it. I would say make your own mind up, have the strength to follow your instincts. That was 30 years ago and I still feel regret every time I see the property.
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43points
#42

Not investing and not appreciating people who love you.
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42points
#43
Wish I would have put more money away early, somewhere safe where the money grows and I don't touch.
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42points
#45
Too afraid of getting rejected. Even when a girl showed interest it typically had to be overly obvious for me to act.
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38points
#46
I have to say not being a kinder person and not realizing how important it is to save more
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36points
#47
I had about $100,000 to my name when I was 24/25. A guy told me to invest in a new company called Netflix. I went to a Fidelity website
and tried to use $50,000 of what I had, but it was so f*****g confusing I couldn't figure it out and eventually just gave up.
and tried to use $50,000 of what I had, but it was so f*****g confusing I couldn't figure it out and eventually just gave up.
I can't remember the exact price at the time but I remember dividing the amount I wanted to invest in half so it was probably about 2 bucks. I would have had 25,000 shares of Netflix.
F**k.
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35points
#48
Saving. I'm 59 now and will have to work til I croak. Why didn't I save all that bday cash.
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35points
#49

Not going harder at everything, thinking I had time.
You dont.
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34points



