I'm really becoming aged. I have one year of my 30's left. I'm looking for answers from old people (40+) about how to handle leaving my 30's and entering old age. If you are under 30 you are too young to answer this.
2006-08-05 19:55:11 · 20 answers · asked by mitten 5 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Yes, I'm afraid it is (sorry). The average life is only 70 or so, so you are likely more than half done and what you have left is just old people time. The highlights will be taking up shuffle board, picking out a cane, and shopping for dentures.
2006-08-06 08:57:30 · answer #1 · answered by curious 3 · 4⤊ 4⤋
Happy b-day... honestly all of the people I know over 40 are alot happier than the people I know in their 20's and 30's... 40 seems to be the comfortable,mellow age.... it's also the time when most people are secure in their career and can vacation. 30 is the new 20 and 40 is the new 30. So really, it's like you're turning 30 again, luckily being in your 40's is considered a good thing this time in age. You have a "do over" without having to start over.
2006-08-06 03:55:19 · answer #2 · answered by hontouniungaii 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well welcome to us "old" people's dreadful and terrible life. It is not so bad once you get used to the idea that now that you are over the confused thirties, most loan officers greet you with a smile and a handshake and can not do enough for you. Now you are entering the age of adulthood. You will be treated as an adult and as long as you can handle the treatment, it is a lot like being free. People don't automatically give you advice unless they arre over the age of 49. And I have finally learned that I do not need permission from someone to do what I want to anyway, even if someone else says I should do it another way. If I fail then I fail. I do not worry if I will look dumb or lose money. I did it my way and that is that. I fix what I break no one else has to take care of my mess ups I am a responsible adult. I really do like that part of the 40's.
2006-08-06 03:07:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's only over if you LOOK old. I am 41, but people think I look 31 or so, so that's ok with me.
If you are LOOKING "aged," then it's time to take care of yourself. Eat right, work out, sleep well, don't drink and smoke or do drugs, etc. You'll look and feel a whole lot better.
I actually feel that my life is just beginning. It's all a matter of perception.
Anyway, 40 is the new 30, hadn't you heard?
Love, Jack
2006-08-06 08:30:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope life isn't over at 40 because I'm definitely pushing it (I'm in that 35 - 40 range).
They say you're only as old as you feel. I can honestly say since I had 2 kids in my 30
s that I feel 70 yrs and have gained considerable grey hair and wrinkles. So it's possible your becoming "aged" has more to do with stress, spouse, kids, etc, than actual age.
My advice - take some "me" time everyday to do what you want. Sleep in on the weekends. If your single, take a younger lover (if you're married you might try that too, it just depends on your belief system).
Take a multi-vitamin daily, eat well, exercise, make sure you get a yearly check up, buy a convertable, take a cruise, etc, etc. Just pamper yourself everyday.
2006-08-06 03:07:01 · answer #5 · answered by Girl named Sue 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey....happy non-birthday! ;)
I feel your pain, will be turning 40 alone, bitter and dirt poor on the 14th (am online here only because of a donated computer).
I wish I knew how to help you, but hey, if worse comes to worse, you can always throw me to the ground and let that Old Age Beast gum up my legs first, huh? At least you get another whole year to run, run and oh yeah, RUN!!
Take care, have fun, and remember....people are going to think you are ugly now by default, so get used to it, there just aren't any pretty people over the age of 39-40....
2006-08-06 03:14:33 · answer #6 · answered by Bradley P 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday dear ....
Happy birthday to you!
They say life begins at 40 so look at it as a new start my mum is 60 and still lives a full life.
Life is what you make it.
With the 40s however can come midlife crisis and the fear of getting old you need to look at addressing the things you see as a problem in your life this year then you truly can begin your life at 40.
Do not look so much at the number itself as this can cause you to feel depressed alone.
My partner is 48 and has only just started living his life!
Each individual has their own opinion on life so please donot be swayed by these.
Live life to the full and have fun you are as old as you feel.
2006-08-06 03:12:38 · answer #7 · answered by angelle_76 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
40 is where the life really begins. Take it in a positive way and u will never realise u have reach 40s. Our life is not control by numbers but we are young as we think and it all lies in our mind and heart
2006-08-06 04:15:25 · answer #8 · answered by lanks20032003 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am 30. life still is ticking and getting better. I heard from a friend who is in her 40's that it keeps getting better! Get over the mental crap you are putting yourself through and look at the facts. Do you like yourself? do you have good friends? are you where you want to be? Etc.. Look at your life in relation to YOUR expectations, not Hollywood's "rules." if you are a thumbs up, then get ready to party into your next decade. Good for you for sticking it out and making a fantastic person of yourself! happy birthday.
2006-08-06 04:12:41 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry i am under 30 but i bet u i could be more mature than most people. ur life is not over. u should NOT get depressed over this. even when im 80 i will act like im 20 and live my life. happy birthday. u should celebrate in vegas!!or something. just be happy!
2006-08-06 03:42:52 · answer #10 · answered by ♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's all in the attitude babes-40 is young!
Don't let this society and its youth oriented fixation get to you.
Gee, I wonder if you live in L.A.-where 21 is considered over the hill.
2006-08-06 04:30:40 · answer #11 · answered by birdy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋