8 Things Most People Regret When They’re 80

Not Traveling More

It makes a lot of sense that this would be one of people’s biggest regrets—traveling can get harder as you get older because you don’t have the energy or freedom to take bigger trips.

Neglecting Their Health

Turns out, this is a pretty common regret for those in their 80s; they’re now stuck dealing with long-term health issues that they ignored signs of early on.

Staying in a Bad Relationship

You heard it here first, folks - our parents regret not getting out of bad relationships sooner! Don’t make the same mistake; find the courage to recognize when you’re in an unfulfilling or toxic partnership.

Losing Touch with Friends

Lots of people look back and regret not making the effort to stay in touch with friends. Luckily, it’s easier than ever for us to stop this from happening to our own friendships.

Not Spending Enough Time with Family

Many people in their 80s feel sad that they took their family for granted and missed out on different milestones.

Not Saving Enough Money

21% of Americans regret not starting to save for retirement earlier, according to a Bankrate survey. Unfortunately, this is probably unlikely to change anytime soon, either if the cost of living is anything to go by.

Not Expressing Feelings

It’s time to tell people exactly how you feel! If you don’t, you might end up regretting it like many 80-year-olds who wish they’d been more sincere with their loved ones.

Not Learning More

It’s common for older people to regret not pursuing their dreams and passions, so now’s the time to recognize that learning something new could lead to a more fulfilling future!

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