What have you learned as an adult?

I learned that being easy-going and willing to compromise ends up with being taken for granted and your wishes not even being considered and that acquiescence is assumed. I have learned that even when i don't really care, I must express an opinion and argue for my opinion/choices if I want my preferences/needs prioritized when I truly want them to be.

I have learned that lowering my expectations doesn't make me happier. I'm still disappointed and feel like I'm being complicit in my own disappointment.

I learned that I can (so far) survive things I thought would send me for a loop.

I learned that I am more generous and forgiving than I thought I was... with some people.

I learned that I have no problem kicking other people to the curb when they reveal who they really are.

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Congrats to you Brandi!! What an accomplishment!!

I've learned that family doesn't have the right to treat you like shit; move on. Once they have shown their true colors, believe them !!!

I've learned some people are only in your life for a certain time and then you must move on. Enjoy the time you had and the memories

I'm still learning to not worry about everything. Most of the stuff doesn't matter and the rest will be worked out when it happens.

I've learned to not expect anything from anyone so I can't be disappointed.

I've learned to appreciate and enjoy every day. Even just the little stuff - life is so much more fun !!!

I've learned I still have more learning to do !!!!

Love, love, love this thread. Just what I love to read and think about.

Sometimes around my birthday I think I am going to think of [HASH] (however old I am turning) things I have learned. Then I never do but I think about it.

I have learned that I can survive being alone.

I have learned that I am much stronger than I ever imagined.

I have learned that it is OK to be weary and rest.

I have learned I do much better in life when I have some help in certain areas.

I have learned that raising kids has been the hardest thing I have ever done. It isn't that way for everyone but for myself that has been my hardest and longest role. It is also the most rewarding role.

I have learned that after having 3 miscarriages I often wonder if they are girls or boys and the daughters I always dreamed of having are waiting for me on the other side. I never stop wondering that even after 17, 6 and 4 years.

I have learned very few people in life aren't replaceable. That might sound cold. It isn't meant to be. I greatly value people and relationship but have learned that people come and go.

It is OK to draw boundaries and declare I am done.....enough....this isn't working.....I can't handle this.

It is OK to sometimes have to set one person best interest aside in lieu of what works best for an entire family sometimes.

I have learned to live wildly every once in a while.

I have learned it is best to have friends with great diversity. It helps me be a better person, see different perspectives and be stretched.

I have learned to be true to myself.

Hurting people hurt others.

I have learned to forgive often.

I have learned to humble myself often because I also want to be forgiven and need grace.

I have learned you are strong if you can admit where you are weak.

I have learned the older I get the less I trust people. Sad but true.

I have learned that being the bigger person is hugely rewarding and taking the higher road has payoffs.

I have learned to listen to some but not all. Have counsel and people that speak into my life but that doesn't mean I weight those voices all the same.

I have learned that regret is a bitch and one of the things I want to have the shortest list of when I die.

I have learned that compassion is contagious.

I have learned what motivates men and it is so different than what motivates me but thats OK.

I have learned if I don't just love something or enjoy it don't waste my time eating it. Life is too short for meh food.

I have learned that I will never have beautiful legs but thats OK.

I have learned that at 44 I don't feel like I thought I would in my 40's. I still feel young, like I have so far to go, so much to do and who I want to be.

I have learned that somedays I just want to go be with Jesus. That doesn't mean I am depressed that means sometimes life is a beating.

I have learned that everyone has a story and I love to hear them.

I have learned to never underestimate the power of God. He can do what no man can do and what man will say you can never do.

I have learned a good cry is an amazing stress reliever.

I have learned that silence is golden.

I have learned that relationship is the richest thing in life to me.

I have learned I don't regret one penny I spent on good photography.

I have learned that kindness is so much more valuable than being nice.

I have learned to go with what I love. Not what is in, what others like or I am suppose to but what I love.

I have learned that I will never probably get from my dad what I desire. I heard once that the man a woman takes to her grave is her relationship with her father. I decided not to take it to my grave but let it go here on this earth.

I have learned that as a Christian that lives in the south I feel in a struggle. I don't fit into things. I am actually really good with that and incredibly comfortable with myself (not so much that I don't desire growth but you know what I mean) but the older I get the more uncomfortable it gets.

I have learned that people are wounded in relationship and also healed in relationship. I am so grateful. It has been incredible beautiful and healing to me in my life.

I have learned that I never want a tattoo. No judgement to anyone with one but just not my style.

I have learned that music means a lot to me. My kids often have to tell me to turn it down.

I have learned that I love taking risk and being brave. I love the daily but too much of it makes me blah!

I have learned that I probably use electronic devices too much (my laptop, my phone or Kindle) but honestly I could care less. Every one has something. The benefits I gain from it is worthwhile to me.

I have learned that living below your means is a great way to live.

I have learned (or at least so far) that I really dislike exercise and may never love it but I need to do it.

I have learned that less is more. I love simple, want to live with less, the older I get the less fuss I can handle, want or desire.

I have learned that love wins.

This was the first thing that came to my mind. I need to stop hoping that people will change to be kind or honest or unselfish. When they show me who they are, I believe them.

I have learned to forgive myself for my mistakes instead of bringing them up and rehashing them over and over.

I have learned that it's okay to take some time for myself.

I have learned in my marriage that I'd rather be happy than be right all the time. Even though I could persist (and win ) every argument with my DH, it's not worth the harm it does to our relationship.

I have learned that events from our childhoods can have lasting affects into adulthood. Sometimes taking a little time to understand where a person is coming from can be helpful.

I have learned that not everyone who is an adult acts like one.

I have learned that I am not responsible for someone else's actions. I cannot make anyone do anything. They make their choices, and I make mine.

I have learned that faith is important to me and is not something I will ever let go of.

This is not as deep as the other answers, but I have learned that I like pickled and smoked foods.

To have low expectations.

This!! ^^^ Among many other things others have said.

Not to sweat stupid stuff. There are so many bigger issues that could be happening, or have happened. Don't panic, it resolves absolutely nothing.

My knees can predict weather/storms quite accurately!

I am one hell of a strong person, took me awhile to discover that, and had been told by many before I believed it

I'm loyal but as op said, have learned not to trust everyone blindly, for same reasons mentioned.

I also have discovered that kids, my kids are my world. I don't know what I'd do without them around. Life would be incredibly empty.