i'm 36 and i find the mid 30's really difficult as i'm starting to realise the last 30 years or so was all completely wrong. Does life really begin at 40 ?
2006-08-23 13:45:01 · 38 answers · asked by karlos 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
I could say that life begins at 50, but in reality each phase of life is what you make it. Since I am in my 50's, let's talk about those years.
Children are grown and independent and leading their own lives, but are my closest and best friends. There is less responsibility and more time and money to enjoy life. No one cares about the few wrinkles because they are honest wrinkles. Travel is a pleasure - no worries about teenagers at home. Grandchildren have begun to arrive and they are a delight and a joy - there is no love as special as that between a grandparent and a grandchild. While we can enjoy the kids, we also have the luxury of handing them back to their parents when we get tired. We hav e no worries about finishing an education, changing careers, difficult bosses, cutbacks at work.
Life is what you make it, no matter which phase you are currently in. Life is also short and precious, so hold each moment close and experience it and enjoy it.
Life is not a dress rehearsal, so I try to enjoy it to the fullest, for I shall not pass this way again.
I hope these thoughts help.
2006-08-23 13:59:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
My 20s sort of passed me by without realising it. My 30s were good and bad - qualified as a nurse and wouldn't change that for anything, but got into a relationship with a guy with many problems. (Won't go into details). So, sweet and sour. Decided that by the time I hit 40 things would be different. 40th birthday was in April - I'm now even more confident and settled at work, am a bloody good nurse though I say so myself! Have split with the boyfriend a few weeks ago, but we're still in touch and will remain friends, I think. I'm missing my cats but know they are in excellent hands with the ex, and am going to visit them all soon. So hopefully, "Life Begins at 40" will be a true adage for me, so although a little early to be definite, I reckon my 40s will be great! It's not too late to rectify mistakes and start again babe, trust me! All the best to you. Sue xx
2006-08-23 14:08:17 · answer #2 · answered by mousepotato66 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm 19 and crusin through life with an awesome job and I live at home so expenses are great coz I don't really have any.
Home cooked meals every night, clothes washed for me, room cleaned for me, can have friends over whenever I want.
The only things I have to do is obey the one rule, no sexual acts of any kind are to take place in the house under any circumstances.
Don't worry, I'm not a selfish little ****, coz I do babysit for free and give half of my wage to my parents to help with their financial costs and I take the kids on outings so my parents can have some peace and quiet.
Did I mention that there is 8 kids in my family plus mum and dad.
Ages are: 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 11,13 and 19.
Life couldn't be better.
2006-08-23 13:58:24 · answer #3 · answered by neemia4lyfnot 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am 55 and I find that life for me has gotten better with age, it's just your body that is different, but the world looks the same as long as I don't look down. You spend your second 15 years trying to unload all the crap from first 15. You are just about on time for checking yourself, mid 30's. Remember that no one has screwed you as hard as you have yourself. Life does not begin at forty,that is just when you start pulling your head out,hopefully
2006-08-23 14:01:28 · answer #4 · answered by gobobgo55 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
43, right now. I love that it doesn't matter so much anymore to most people that I am not beautiful. I love that my two decades plus marriage is more fun, exciting, and secure than it has ever been before. I love being old enough to smile at the antics of those younger and look forward to the pleasures of aging. I like being old enough to know my own limits, and knowing how to ask for help, and ask for and get what I want. I love the lessons I've learned, my scars, knowing that every little thing, every bit of life, is a blessing, is gravy. It is all given through grace, and I am a lucky person. I;m here!
2006-08-23 13:49:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-11 14:05:50 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To be honest I think the 40's are best! You don't know enough in the 20's or 30's to make the best use of your youth. I'm 45, in good shape, love my kids, and am living better than I ever have.
2006-08-23 13:48:09 · answer #7 · answered by DB Cash 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With you on that one! I am early 30's and am realising my last 20 years have been a complete F*** up!
2006-08-23 13:48:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am 28 and i do miss my years like 19-20 i was so fearless and then became so fear full after a few very horror like experiences. And now i can say i am very close finding balance between fearlessness and fearfulness and the meaning of life and looking forward to my 30s.......But then again my husband who is 40 feels 40 is very disturbing as he feels he has started to feel need to unlearn things which he thought were very important....so i guess no matter what number we rich to we will always learn and then change our minds and grow.......
2006-08-23 14:34:42 · answer #9 · answered by DejaVu 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The age I am right now is best. I'm 53. And when I'm 54 that will be the best ... With age comes wisdom. Hindsight is 20/20. We've all done things in the past that we wish we hadn't done. It's part of being human. All you can do is live for today, do the best you can, relying on God's guidance and forgiveness. God bless!
2006-08-23 14:10:59 · answer #10 · answered by celticwoman777 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋