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Is it okay to forget someone from 30 years ago?
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It depends on what memories that person left to us. I have a friend and up until now I still remember her. I still remember what we do when we were a year old. I think we can still remember.
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It is very much possible that you can't remember someone from 30years ago. This is especially when you don't have a lot of memories together or you were really little at that time. 

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It is understandable and it is even possible. People you knew, lets say in high school, 30 years ago you may not remember today. I, for instance, do not remember a certain student in high school 30 years ago and yet she claims we were friends back then. I do not remember this. I do not even remember her. But, yes, it's understandable. You could also ask, " If I may ask, can you remind me how we know each other?" They will respond with how they know you and maybe even refresh your memory.
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I think it's completely understandable as people can change so much in 30 years. When I look at photos of myself I can hardly believe I ever looked so young! It also depends on how well you knew a person and how often you saw them. You are likely to recognise someone who was a good friend but maybe not an acquaintance.

However some people change more than others. Recently my sister and I bumped into a friend that we haven't seen for many years. He recognised me and asked how my sister was. Although she was with me he didn't recognise her and was very embarrassed. I don't think I look any younger than her but I just haven't changed as much if that makes sense.

It can be a little awkward if someone we once knew speaks to us but we don't recognise them but most people will not be offended and it's great to catch up.
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It's not bad to forget someone although it's okay if they explain who they are once they see you again
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Yes it's true It's very hard to remember someone you last saw 30years ago. This is because people grow, their body and face changes both physical changes and mental. Thirty years is a long pereod of time and you can easily forget someone.  The human brain has a capacity of keeping something/ someone's appearance so long as it keeps appearing. But suppose someone appears to you once today and stays for thirty years before appearing you'll definitely forget.
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It is very possible that you can forget what a person looked like after 30 years. This is a very long time to remember the person and over the years this person has changed so much. I know for a fact that it can be hard to remember a person after only 10 years. I ran into an old friend of mine who had changed so much I didn't recognize them at first. They had gained a lot of weight, cut their hair, and a few other features had changed on them. It wasn't until they spoke that I  remembered who they were. 

There are some people who never change and you can remember them even after so long. If you were very young when you meet this person, then it is easy to forget them. I can show my daughter pictures of people she knew when she was growing up and she will tell me she can't remember them at all. So you see it is very easy to not recognize a person after so long. Everyone changes. 
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I think if you're 50 you probably will remember someone from your twenties, however if you're 80 and have all sorts of crazies you probably don't remeber what happened yesterday. In fact where am i
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Yea, its very much understandable. People grow big and old too and thirty years is pretty longer period of time. Surprisingly some people are really good at recognizing people even after a long period of time. In as much as people change, there's that element or mark in your body that people will always recognize you for.
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It depends. We definitely remember the person who we loved even after 30 years. But some memories we couldn't able to remember. Because that might not be that important to us. 
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It really depends on the memory we have. And naturally it has been known for humans to remember bad memories for long it may be due to the lessons and experience gained. 
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It is possible if a person's brain is regressing. It could be pathological causes or aging process. It is normal to forget someone if they do have either of these things mentioned.
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As for me i think it is possible to forget someone from 30 years ago, because the human brain has many activities that it is doing every day, so it's possible.
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Yes, also stresses can let people forget so many things such as people who once they knew
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Yes it's understandable. Actually 30 years is a very long span to remember someone. But if that person is special to you, no matter how many years pass, you'll still remember them
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Yes, it is understandable that we may not remember someone from 30 years ago. Memory can fade over time and it is perfectly normal to forget someone from that long ago. It is okay to forget someone from 30 years ago, but if the person was important to you, it may still be difficult to forget them.
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Absolutely, it is understandable that we may not remember someone from 30 years ago. Remembering someone allows us to move on and remember what was important in their life. If someone is important to us and we remember them, we can continue to have healthy relationships and maintain our physical and emotional health.
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It depends on what memories that person left to us. I have a friend and up until now I still remember her. I still remember what we do when we were a year old. I think we can still remember.
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It is absolutely okay to forget someone from 30 years ago. Memories fade over time, and it's natural to forget details about people, especially thosewho haven't been a part of our lives for many years. It's important to focus on the present and future rather than dwelling on the past. 
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Yes, it is possible for one person not to recognize another person after 30 years, especially if there have been significant changes in their appearance or if they had minimal interaction during those years. The ability to recognize someone after a long time apart depends on various factors:

1. **Age and Development:** People can change significantly over the course of 30 years due to natural aging processes. Hair color, style, and loss, as well as physical features, may change.

2. **Significant Weight Changes:** Significant weight loss or gain can alter a person's facial and body appearance to the point that they may not be recognizable.

3. **Surgical Procedures:** Some individuals undergo cosmetic surgery, which can result in dramatic changes in their appearance.

4. **Hair Changes:** Changes in hairstyle, including hair color, length, or style, can make it challenging to recognize someone.

5. **Lifestyle and Habits:** Lifestyle choices, such as changes in fashion, grooming, and habits, can also impact a person's appearance.

6. **Memory and Interaction:** If there has been minimal or no interaction between two individuals during those 30 years, it's possible that the memory of the person's appearance from the past may fade.

7. **Emotional Connection:** The strength of the emotional connection between individuals can affect recognition. Strong emotional bonds may make recognition more likely, while distant or casual relationships may make it more difficult.

8. **Cognitive Factors:** Memory, cognitive abilities, and attention to detail can vary among individuals. Some people may have a more acute sense of recognition than others.

In many cases, individuals who haven't seen each other for 30 years may still be recognizable, especially if they have maintained consistent physical appearances or if there is a strong emotional bond. However, if there have been substantial changes in appearance or little interaction over the years, recognition may not be immediate, and individuals may need time to reconnect and reestablish familiarity.
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