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Why does time actually feel faster as you get older

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alreadyfridayagainAsked May 27, 2026
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Every year genuinely feels shorter now than when I was younger. Curious if there is real science behind that feeling.

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nostalgiccam2 weeks ago

Phones and constant stimulation probably make it worse too.

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sciencegirl922 weeks ago

One year feels huge to a five year old because it is a massive percentage of their life.

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dadwithtwokids2 weeks ago

Becoming a parent accelerated time somehow I swear.

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brainandcoffee2 weeks ago

When you are a kid everything is new so your brain records more distinct memories. Adult routines blur together.

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