The Last Page Effect (noun) – The bittersweet realization that something meaningful is coming to an end, bringing a mix of nostalgia, regret, and the fear of lost possibilities. It’s the feeling of reaching the final page of a great book—knowing you had plenty of time to experience its story, yet still wishing you had done more before it was over.
Example 1: "Graduating college hit me with The Last Page Effect—I always thought I had more time to do everything I wanted, but now it's just... over."
Example 2: "As I packed up my childhood bedroom for the last time, The Last Page Effect sank in. I lived here for years, but suddenly it feels like I never fully appreciated it."
Example 2: "As I packed up my childhood bedroom for the last time, The Last Page Effect sank in. I lived here for years, but suddenly it feels like I never fully appreciated it."
by BorderlineApathetic March 03, 2025
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