I’d consider myself to be an old soul. People that are old souls like me probably have a lot of the same troubles that I do. Life can be hard for old souls for many reasons. One of the main reasons is that they just don’t fit in. I know I don’t fit in with almost anyone from my generation. Old souls like me have different values at times and sometimes different tastes in things like movies, films, and fashion. Here are the 9 ways that life is hard for an old soul.

1. Dating

Dating is the worst because we don't do hookups or to be with somebody just to say we have somebody. We seek romance that will last a lifetime, and the thought of being with somebody that won't be with us for the long hall is terrifying. We want our soul-mate and won't settle for anything less.

2. References

We talk about old bands, movies, TV shows, and clothes, but nobody our age gets us and gives us weird looks when somebody 2x our age will think it's hilarious and make a reference back to us.

3. Clothes

We like to look for expensive looking clothes that came out of the decade we love, like for me, you'd find me in 60's Mod dresses, a hippie look outside of school, or a 1950's look most likely because 20's clothes are hard to find.

4. Family.

We usually tend to put family first and value traditions.

5. Entertainment

You might find that old souls are attracted to period pieces in either literature, shows, or movies. We also like certain authors from certain time periods as well, like Jane Austen or Fitzgerald.

6. Music.

Most people we love are either old or dying and we can't always relate to what is happening with music today, like I wouldn't know rap. I drive blasting my 60's music.

7. Social events are awkward at times with people your own age.

8. Creativity.

It's no secret that old souls are creative. We draw, write, play instruments, and/or dance along with other creative hobbies or passions that people don't understand.

9. We follow our heart and gut.

We speak our mind and show what is in our heart and gut, even if we stand alone.