32 Myths 40-Somethings Tell Themselves

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Hey there! You know, getting to your 40s can be a wild ride, and sometimes we tell ourselves little fibs to cope. Here are 32 classic lies we all might say:

  1. Turtlenecks are always in fashion.
  2. No one really uses Tumblr or Snapchat.
  3. I’m not hungover; I must’ve caught a bug.
  4. Tube tops? Age is just a number, right?
  5. I have absolutely nothing in common with people in their 50s.
  6. My eyesight is perfect. It’s just this funky menu font.
  7. I still have tons of time to save for my kid’s college.
  8. Six weeks is plenty of time to train for a half-marathon.
  9. This eye cream is definitely working wonders.
  10. Were there really that many unknowns at the Grammys this year?
  11. Better have my ID ready; I’m about to get carded at the bar.
  12. Of course I know who Chris Pine is… um, he’s that guy from that movie, right?
  13. I totally love riding the Teacups at the fair.
  14. My memory isn’t fading; I just have so much more to remember now.
  15. When did Victoria’s Secret forget about customers like me? There’s nothing for me in this catalog.
  16. My younger colleagues totally see me as the cool one.
  17. I’m totally rocking these ripped skinny jeans. Is it hot in here?
  18. I don’t miss my awkward twenties at all. Wait, what’s this AARP flyer doing in my mailbox?
  19. Sure, I can handle one more shot!
  20. I’m lucky—I can still eat whatever I want without consequences.
  21. Nobody noticed that chin hair, right?
  22. Let me show you how to do a cartwheel. Easy!
  23. Julia Roberts and Mel Gibson should’ve starred in 50 Shades of Grey.
  24. I won’t be tired tomorrow, I promise.
  25. This is the hottest tankini from Lands’ End.
  26. I’m going to lose those extra two pounds by the weekend.
  27. Just one more cup of coffee isn’t going to hurt.
  28. How did I ever spend my free time before kids came along?
  29. It’s not a mood swing; I’m just a bit tired.
  30. If it is a mood swing, it’s definitely not hormonal.
  31. Okay, maybe it’s hormonal, but at least I’m not pre-menopausal.

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In summary, as we navigate through our 40s, we often cling to comforting myths about ourselves. Whether it’s fashion choices or our youthful energy, we all have our little lies that help make the transition smoother.