15 Amazing Things To Look Forward To When You're Older

    Three words: cake for dinner.

    We recently asked members of the BuzzFeed Community to tell us the best part about getting older. Here are the wise results.

    1. Taking a nap is more socially acceptable.

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    2. You care less about what other people think of you.

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    3. You become BFFs with your parents, and it's super awesome.

    4. You can choose to have cake and wine for dinner every night.

    5. Your sexual experiences are 1,000 times better, and not at all awkward.

    6. You love spending a quiet night in with a few good friends and avoiding all social obligations.

    7. You aren't hesitant to speak your truthful mind.

    8. You choose whom you want to be friends with...

    9. And you can count on them for anything.

    10. You're not as afraid to take a risk when it comes to your job.

    11. You no longer maintain relationships with people who make you feel bad.

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    12. You also don't waste your time on dramatic situations.

    13. You have financial independence from your parents.

    14. Younger people look to you for sound advice, and you feel super wise because of it.

    15. And you've been through enough shit to know everything will be OK.

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