When you’re 20 years old, you can’t even imagine being 30, never mind 40. I have to say, though, the closer you get and the more years you put under your belt, the less appealing it seems to be 20 again, too.

If you’re in your 40s (or getting there), these 14 memes will give you a good idea about what to expect.

14. You don’t have time to reflect.

And really, does it matter?

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13. Joey nailed it.

And they weren’t even fortysomethings.

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12. Sometimes you’ll still fall asleep on the couch.

But you’ll regret it for days.

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11. You can forget about losing weight.

Start thinking about just not gaining any, mmmkay?

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10. I may never go to a bar again.

And no, I’m not sorry.

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9. Literally anything.

Like stay up late, for example.

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8. Don’t forget amassing plants.

And picking up after your kids.

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7. Noises are suddenly the devil.

I hate all of them.

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6. They’ve got a banging soundtrack.

Full of songs from 20 years ago.

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5. Only some things change.

You’ve gotta keep what works.

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4. You’ve gotta have a hobby.

It can’t just be Netflix. Trust me on this one.

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3. How are you awake at midnight?

I salute you, sir.

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2. The cleaning aisle does get a lot more alluring.

I’m just saying.

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1. I’m sure you have a good reason.

You just already forgot what it was.

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40s are great, truly.

Do you agree? Disagree? Tell us why or why not in the comments!