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DonAbba:
So in 10years to come I'm gonna experience the things u listed above.

Let me get serious with my life before its too late

Stephen0mozzy:
Hmmm..... E nor too far again o oloun.

Can we have awa Forties folks confirm these lol.

But like the guy stated above, many of these things are subject to the lifestyle of your twenties.... and to a small degree, your genes.

SouthSouth1914:
Not all 40 YOs have white beards or mustache! I have all black beards and hairs, as a matter of fact, my hairs are black like a 20 YO.

Obakoolex:
Stupid write up, una go just copy everything relating to oyinbo life and paste it to match African own.

Am 40 tho married with plenty children but still very fit and can easily pass for 30s. I have friends in my category too that are even more fit and look younger than me.

Btw my friend's dad celebrated 79 today in church, everyone was amazed cos he looks like 60 year old man.

Stephen0mozzy:
Hmmm..... E nor too far again o oloun.

Can we have awa Forties folks confirm these lol.

But like the guy stated above, many of these things are subject to the lifestyle of your twenties.... and to a small degree, your genes.

Urgent1Million:
This one is for 40 and broke, right?
Because if your bank account is fresh and your fingers aren't slow with your bank app, you'll have mint and fresh girls in their early 20s flocking around you and proudly flaunting you in the neighborhood.

blacksam01:
Nothing will stop any of these from happening because not a cautious lifestyle.. they are sure things.. bad or streefull lifestyle tell in old age mainly on health... Most of the things I listed are not health related...
.grey hair must come from 37up...

If u are not obviously hairy, bald hair will begin to show up from 37 also.... Whether u live caution life of twenties or not... BP concern will b there , high blood or low blood pressure concern will b there.. they are just stuffs which 40+ look out for...

U see, ur lifestyle doesn't stop u from being more Xtra tired from same amount of work out in btw u and a young guy of say 26-28... U will notice that ur body takes longer time to fully gain 100% strength after stressing it

space9880:
small degree your genes? Dey play bro, you’re your gene

hardbody:
I am way above the age the guy used out there as a benchmark but guess what?

a, I still gym. I have a mini gym at home and i do compete with the supposed younger persons on virtually all programs
b. I still play football and should actually be leaving for the pitch at 3.30pm this evening (I am an All-Stars member). I am featuring in a match.

There are so many other things that don't work the way he outlined them, but yes age must have its effects. I am no longer the tiger I used to be in za oza room but then, I think more about investments now than prowess under the duvet. We give financial orgasm now.

Dpsychologist:
While aging is real, many of the claims made are either exaggerated, unscientific, or personal biases disguised as general facts. Let’s dissect every point:

People's Approach to You

1. “You’ll be greeted with ‘sir’ a lot”
This is about culture and respect, not age. In many Nigerian settings, even a 28-year-old in a suit is called “sir.” It’s not exclusive to 40.

2. “Older women will be attracted to you”
Attraction is subjective. A 40-year-old man might appeal to some women (older or younger) based on confidence, resources, and maturity, not just age.

3. “People will assume you’re married”
That assumption can start even at 30. It says nothing about reality — people assume a lot of things; it doesn’t change your worth or value.

4. “Strangers will assume kids near you are yours”
Again, assumption. That doesn’t mean much. Also, people assume women with kids are married too — it’s just how the human brain fills blanks.

5. “You’ll be gossiped about if single”
People gossip about anything — married or not, rich or poor. Gossip is a function of joblessness, not your age.

6–8. “You can’t date younger women anymore”
That’s a lie. Age gap relationships are everywhere. The issue is not age, it’s your approach, personality, and self-respect. Plenty women prefer older men for stability, maturity, and life experience.


Physical Changes

9. “Grey hair starts at 35”
Some get it at 25. Some don’t see it till 60. It’s genetic — not a universal age timeline.

10. “Face will drop, lines will deepen”
Again, lifestyle and genetics. Smokers and heavy drinkers age faster. Someone who exercises, hydrates, and uses sunscreen at 40 will look fresher than some 30-year-olds.

11. “Your mind mostly focus on money, not women”
This is just growth and priority shift — not age punishment. Many men at 25 already prioritize career and legacy over casual flings.

12. “You can’t jump gutters anymore”
You’re not supposed to jump gutters at 40 — you build bridges. But if you stay fit, you can jump whatever you like.

13. “Speed reduces”
Not true for everyone. Endurance athletes at 40–50 still break records. It’s about activity levels, not age.

14. “You won’t tire fast, but recovery takes longer”
This has some truth — recovery slows with age, but it’s manageable with rest, hydration, and healthy habits.

15. “You’ll begin to wake late”
False. Older people usually wake earlier. It’s youths that sleep till noon. Sleep patterns are personal and can be trained.

16. “You’ll now sleep in buses”
Fatigue is from poor sleep habits, not your age. Even 22-year-olds sleep in danfos if they partied all night.

17. “You’ll go bald and start barbing skin”
Balding is mostly genetic. Some people go bald at 25, others have full hair at 60. Skin cuts are a style choice, not age rule.


Health Changes

18. “Family health history will show”
Yes, but it doesn’t just appear at 40. Lifestyle + genes = result. Early checkups can help you avoid surprises.

19. “You’ll face BP, sugar, and breathing issues”
That only happens if you live carelessly. There are 70-year-olds without high BP because they eat well, rest, and exercise.

20. “Bedroom performance reduces”
Performance drops when you’re stressed, unhealthy, or have poor self-care. Fit men in their 40s–60s perform excellently. Viagra no be age ID card.

Aging is natural — but decline is optional.


Nice thread by the way.

capricornlady:
Mr hardybody longest time; just saw this comment from you and remembered your name. Used to know you wayyyyyy back like many years ago; cheers!

hardbody:
Wayyyyy back sounds like forever. We are not getting older, we are only getting smarter with money making ideas. Great to reconnect though.

blacksam01:
Stay there and b joking " not entirely true" read them well again.. I purposely excluded self made struggles...

Can u stop grey hair cus of your lifestyle..? Or stop family trend bad eyesight cuz if your lifestyle..?

Read the health part.. I used the phrases " will become your concern" that shows it is a concern, but may not really affect u.. but u see the rest, it's a sure thing!

capricornlady:
I don't have access to my nairaland email, tried changing the email but it's not working.

Stephen0mozzy:
Be genetically resistant to the common liver/kidney problems, and use alcohol anyhow wedai you no go scatter your gene