Welcome to the 30+ club if you relate to most of these

Turning 30 is like entering a whole new chapter where everything gets a bit more relatable—and a lot more fun! Here are 9 things that only those of us over 30 can truly appreciate.

Go out at 9? No thank you: Early bedtime is bliss

Remember how you used to think going to bed at 2 AM was the pinnacle of fun? Now, the ultimate thrill is slipping under the covers by 10 PM. You’ve discovered that a good night’s sleep is so worth it.

Excited for a cleaning spree over the weekends

Forget binge-watching the latest series; your weekends are now dedicated to fixing up your home. From assembling furniture with a sense of pride to mastering the art of painting without making a mess, you’ve become a DIY enthusiast. Your new motto? "If it’s broken, I can fix it… eventually."

Grocery shopping is fun; and quite expensive

What once felt like a chore now feels like a treasure hunt. Navigating the aisles for the best deals, discovering exotic produce, and planning your meals with the precision of a culinary architect are your new weekend rituals. Don’t be surprised if you get unreasonably excited about finding a new type of cheese. You also find groceries don’t come cheap and feel like you are spending so much on groceries every week.

Takeaways are time-savers and convenient

Even though you are health conscious, you do enjoy takeouts often. In your 30s, instead of wasting food or letting it rot in the fridge, you remember to make a meal out of it the next day. Got some tandoori naan left? Make a side dish to go with it. Less work and money’s worth.

Comfort over trends

High heels and tight jeans? No thanks. You’ve upgraded to the softest sweatpants and most comfortable sweaters. Fashion has taken a backseat to comfort, and you proudly wear your "I’m here for the cozy vibes" wardrobe like a badge of honor.

Savings is important; but also hard

You know you have to save, and you probably do have a small savings account you deposit money in every month. But somehow you need to dip in it so often your savings account is cloae

Social Media is realizing how much adulting your peers are doing

While your 20s were filled with party photos and late-night selfies, your 30s social media is your high school benchmate having a second child, your college friend getting another degree, or someone working in a dream company. You are old enough to scroll past to get to memes and reels.

Parents’ ‘lecture’ starts to make sense

What used to sound like nagging is now your everyday mantra. From telling people to save money to stressing the importance of a good work ethic, you’re suddenly channeling your inner parent. You realize mom was actually right about a lot of things.

You complain about the weather

“It’s too hot to wear jeans today”, you take a step back, flashback to your father saying the same thing last time you visited home. “It should rain soon”, you say looking up to the sky. Instant realization: Your mother often does it when it gets too hot.

Loud group of young people annoy you

Ever been to lunch with your friend only to find 20-something group of youngsters talking and laughing and that pisses you off? Have you ever rolled your eyes or scorned at them? Yep, you are old and noisy youngsters make you annoyed.

You like kitchenware

Walking past the aisles of cookware is your guilty pleasure. The wok, the food processor, the newest spatula, the one-in-all chopper – they get our excited.

Life hacks is the best thing

From the perfect way to store leftovers to the most efficient way to clean your home, you’re always on the lookout for life hacks. You’ve probably watched more than a few YouTube videos on how to make your life easier, and you might even share these hacks with friends like you’re the guru of practicality.