Sex And The City reboot And Just Like That… has its faults but it’s made me feel better about ageing

The idea of getting older always concerned writer Lauren Windle, but she was surprised when she realised Sex And The City reboot And Just Like That… was changing her perspective.

Ageing is a fact of life. No one manages to escape the laughter lines, grey hairs and slight drooping that comes with ripe old age. Despite being in my 30s, I’ve thought about it a lot, including ways to curb the effects. I’ve Googled face creams, serums and facials and tried a number of overpriced “solutions” that I secretly suspect are just the Emperor’s new clothes.

I don’t want to let it bother me. I want to be a person who embraces my changing looks with grace and excitement. I have a friend who delights in every new crinkle that adds to her crow’s feet. But I’m not there. I suspect that’s because she’s married so is looking forward to growing old with her husband. While I’m conscious that I will be far more attractive to a potential partner without those signs of ageing.