35 years after graduation, at a class reunion I discovered 5 heartbreaking THINGS about middle age – The more I think about it, the more choked up I get!

The class reunion made me contemplate many things in life.

The article is shared by Mr. Liu, living in Wuhan (China). After being posted on Toutiao, Mr. Liu's story attracted attention and sympathy from everyone.

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I am 50 years old, have a relatively stable life, have a happy family. Perhaps that is the priceless asset that all of us desire in life. The older I get, the more I think about human nature, the value of happiness, about life, everything around me,...

Recently, I attended a high school reunion. The reunion left me with many unforgettable emotions: eagerness, anticipation, joy, happiness, anxiety, sadness, surprise,...

The meaning of reunion in life is a gift that time gives. We are no longer young and have our own families, but we seem to have found that innocent friendship when drinking together. Fortunately, with the development of social media and the establishment of chat groups on social networks. This helps reconnect, and it is also a bridge between each person's soul.

We reminisced about the days we rode our bikes to school, took tests together, played under the trees, etc. Time is a double-edged sword, it takes away youth but also brings the preciousness of reunion. The change of middle-aged people is not only in appearance but also in understanding and awareness of life.

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At the reunion, we talked about our lives. At the age of 50, some of us have retired, some are still working hard at work. Of course, we have a deeper understanding of life and think more about the future ahead. We have learned to balance between being busy and being peaceful.

Middle age is not the end but the beginning of another life, full of new possibilities and hopes. But at this reunion, through everyone's conversation, I discovered the truths that exist around each person.

Educational background: The impact on life trajectory is irreversible. Previously, most of my classmates' families were very poor, and only 2 or 3 of them could go to university. Most of us did not have the opportunity to go to university and chose to take a different path. Everyone's life is unique and we learn to respect all paths of life, understand different life choices.

Regarding work: Middle-aged people face many pressures. We worry about being fired, we look forward to retirement but are afraid of feeling empty and lonely after retirement. Regarding health, we have to admit that our physical condition is not the same as before. Some of my friends have a lot of gray hair, have to wear reading glasses, some have started to pay attention to their blood pressure and blood sugar. Health is the greatest asset of middle-aged people and it is also the thing that needs to be cherished and maintained the most.

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About family and children: Middle-aged people are under pressure from high housing prices and worry about their children's marriage and raising their grandchildren.

Marriage: We face the real problems of marriage in middle age, some people have happy families, while others have conflicts that always occur and cannot be resolved. Responsibility is the most solid foundation of marriage in middle age.

Parents: Our elderly parents are our biggest worry and concern. We are scared and helpless when separated. What we fear most when going to work outside is receiving a call from home early in the morning, because... there will always be the shadow of our parents.

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