What Is Something Surprisingly Great About Being 60 Or Older?

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For some of us, aging can be really difficult.

Max Greenfield in a gym, wearing a gray hoodie, stretches awkwardly while saying, "Getting old. Should've stretched before I stretched."
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But for others, getting older comes with some new perks. So if you're 60 years old or older, we'd love to know what things are surprisingly great about getting older, aka what positive things have you noticed about aging?

Maybe, once you turned 60, you didn't expect that a whole new world of competitive sports opened up to you — like pickleball!

An image shows four people playing pickleball outdoors on a court, shaking hands over the net. They appear to be in a friendly mood, smiling and exchanging pleasantries
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Maybe you just love that you have nothing else to prove! That you don't owe anyone anything!

Older woman in a tank top doing yoga outdoors, smiling and stretching her arms, with another person in the background. Trees and greenery surround them
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Or maybe you've found that you've never had more time and energy to travel!

An older couple walks down a pathway with their arms around each other, each pulling a suitcase. The woman carries an additional handbag
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Whatever you think the best and most surprising thing is about getting older, we want to know it! Leave your comment below or, if you prefer to stay anonymous, feel free to use this Google form. Your response could be featured in an upcoming BuzzFeed Community post.