I’m think only we can appreciate this thought.

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I was born in 1970. Grandparents were born in +/- 1918. Yet here I am happily single and no plans for a family fwiw.

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Graduated from HS in 1970…yeah, I’m old

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This post hit me hard 😒

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And me as well!

1969 and happily single M lol

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Nope, sorry

It is a noteworthy realization for sure

I know well those numbers because I was born in 1970 and my dad was born in 1919.

We’re over 50 and life is great :)

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Merry Christmas to you all.

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