The host of The Voice once sang a song called “Better Off Reminiscing Than Meeting.”

By middle age, life becomes more mundane. The strong convictions of youth start to fade away.

The famous host said: “Some people we wanted to meet when we were young, we realize in middle age are no longer relevant.”

He shared a story about his college girlfriend. They were both diligent students, spending their days in the library studying.

She was a great support to him, encouraging him in their studies. But they broke up after graduation. He married someone else, a bank employee.

Initially, he felt uneasy and wanted to find his ex-girlfriend. But as he reached middle age, he realized he had no desire to see her again.

Wisdom deepens with age. Middle-aged individuals lose the impetuousness of youth but gain maturity.

They understand who to meet and who not to. Some people are better off not seen.

Avoid people who frequently borrow money from you.

I had a classmate in elementary school. Sometimes I visited his house and saw his father’s friend always asking for money.

His father, a wealthy man, would lend him money each time. Once, when his father couldn’t lend money due to medical expenses, the friend got angry and left.

After that incident, he never came back to borrow money. His wife suggested not seeing him, as dealing with such people can lead to unexpected issues.

It’s best to use legal means to deal with those who don’t repay borrowed money.

Stay away from backstabbers.

In middle age, life may seem dull, but it’s essential to avoid those who gossip and create drama behind your back.

Learn to be tolerant and distance yourself from such people.

Cut off ungrateful individuals.

If someone forgets your kindness and doesn’t help when you need it, it’s best to avoid them. They may harm you when you’re in need.

It’s crucial to surround yourself with helpful and grateful individuals.

Don’t meet your exes.

By middle age, prioritize your family. Let go of past relationships and cherish the present.

If feelings for an ex are unclear, it can hurt your current partner. Learn to let go of past relationships and focus on those who truly matter.

Middle age brings wisdom. Some people are better off not encountered. Understanding this sooner would have been ideal, but it’s never too late to realize it.

Time is like a funnel, leaving behind those truly worth reminiscing about, while those fading away need not be missed.