Is it normal to change basic tastes as you get older?

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I'm 37 and have recently realized that my tastes in certain things have, for the first time in my life, changed. For example, I've always slept on my stomach and hated sleeping on my side, but as of the last few months, I'm only comfortable on my side. Or, when it comes to what I like to eat, I used to love sweets and drink cocktails, but now I prefer salty foods and wine--I hate sweets and mixed drinks now! I know this sounds insignificant but I'm beginning to wonder what's going on with me and when/what else will change. Is this normal?

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  • sherry
    13 years ago

    I cringe when I think about what I used to like. Take my husband for instance .

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  • hellostrangers
    12 years ago

    Imagine how boring life would be if our tastes never changed?

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  • [Old Memory]
    13 years ago

    'Dad could I have some of your beer'
    'You wouldn't like it, it's an equired taste'

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  • sherry
    13 years ago

    Yes, thank God!

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  • [Old Memory]
    13 years ago

    Its called aging

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  • lewlew80
    13 years ago

    Yep, change is definitely good

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  • mtnw
    13 years ago

    i think it's normal. i don't know anyone who likes the same thing year after year after year.

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  • Tafoui
    13 years ago

    I find myself much more tolerant to new things that I was... I guess this is normal.

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  • [Old Memory]
    13 years ago

    I have heard that personal preferences change every eight years with your body. It's also very common to develop new allergies in your life time because of these changes your body goes through. Don't worry, this sort of thing happens to everybody :)

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