You know, I’m actually okay with being almost 40. I like my body more than I ever have, and I rather like being called “ma’am” by waiters and cashiers. And everyone else. But there are a few things about getting older that have come as quite a shock, things I wish someone would have warned me about. Curious? Keep reading. Here’s my list of 7 things no-one told me about getting older…

1. Acne

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I thought once I was firmly into my adult years, my teenaged acne would retreat, fly off and bother someone younger. But no. Even now, as I approach 40, I still get blemishes… luckily, though, I know which products to use to combat acne AND wrinkles… though it still seems unfair to have to worry about both at once…

2. Gas!

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Oh dear God, I can’t believe I’m about to post this, right there on the Internet, but here goes: when you get older, you get gassy. There, I said it. Now you know. Those bean burritos you used to scarf down at Taco bell after a night at the club? Not a good idea, trust me…

3. Hair… in odd places…

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Oh, sure, we all know we’re going to be getting gray hair. But did you know that soon, you’ll be getting one or two odd hairs in very strange places? Like, oh, the tip of your sweet little chin? Or one that grows all odd out of the back of your arm? What’s that all about? I suppose that’s why I carry tweezers in my handbag…