What is mid-life crisis and can you tell me your personal story about it?

Answer 1

What is "mid-life crisis"?

"Mid-life crisis" is a time in a person's life when he begins to face the fact that his youth is gone, and his abilities are diminished. In addition to that, it is a period of time when a man struggles with the idea of growing old.

MY STORY

At the very beginning of my mid-life crisis, I was unaware of the fact I had reached that phase of life. Therefore, I cannot tell you exactly when it began. But, I can tell you that at age 40, my life turned upside down.

I had finally reached a point in my life where I was nearly ready for marriage. I was dating a woman whom I'd been involved with for the better part of 5 years.

Her lifestyle, and my lifestyle had always clashed. But, over the course of 5 years I managed to conform, somewhat. (Truth is... her lifestyle was more stable, and comfortable than the one I was living before meeting her.)

I have always valued my freedom to come, go, and do as I choose. And, I spent many years (of my adult life) roaming the country... just to see what was out there.

It was not unusual for me to leave a place after being there (and working) for only a month or two. I've been known to drive to Cincinnati, visit with a friend for an hour or two, and return to Florida. I've also been known to take a trip to unknown destinations on a whim.

Then, at age 40, after finally deciding to marry the woman I was involved with, she decided she was no longer interested getting married to me. She ended the relationship. I experienced intense feelings of loss. Then, a month later, I had an auto accident that disabled me, and ended my career as a Drywaller.

I spent a few years in a downward spiral. Lost nearly everything I owned, including my home, and my will to live.

After deciding to end my life, I chose to procrastinate. Drove south to see a couple of friends that I hadn't seen in a long while.

They were generous and invited me into their home. Allowed me time to wallow in my pain. Fed me some good food. And inspired me to give life another try.

I'm now 46. I just spent the bigger part of the past 12 months working an average of 100 hours per week. I taught myself how to design and fabricate screen enclosures for swimming pools. (Locally they're called: Pool Cages) I pushed myself extremely hard. Got to a point in my new career where I could produce 6 pool cages per week (and earn large sums of money for my efforts). Then, on November 11, 2006 my employer called me into his office and informed me that he was reducing my pay scale by 50%.

Looks like my mid-life crisis is not over yet.

Hope you get through your's as quickly and easily as possible.

Answer 2

Mid life crisis is the realisation that your life's dreams have not materialised. Some deal with it by sinking into depression and others turn around and rebuild their lives by changing careers or volunteer their time and talent to help others.
My mid life crisis has not happened as yet but when it does I plan to pack my bags and run away from home for at least 6 months.

Answer 3

Mid life crisis is a state of mind and therefore a preventable problem. It happens mostly in men but can effect women as well. Its that time in your life when you begin to notice you cannot do as well as you use to example. Run with being winded or tiring quicker. This results in a mind set that we aren't what we use to be. In some cases (mostly men) one tries to disprove what is clear by trying to prove otherwise. This can be by undertaking physical tasks or even having affairs with younger members of opposite sex! Like I said its a head game we play with our self and therefore in reality non existent! the "crisis" is what we make it and nothing more! In my humble opinion

Answer 4

Mid-life crisis is when a man sees that there are more years behind him than in front. Its about one's own mortality. It's usually where guys start to drink more and persue younger women. They get new sports cars and such.

Answer 5

Never had one but I know lots who have. Seems they get to a certain age and begin to re-examine their lives. They wonder if they are where they wanted to be and if so was it worth the trip, etc. They look at how many years they have left and wonder if they want to continue on the same road and often sample things outside the marriage. Some just keep going till they change it all ...for better or for worse. Sometimes it works out and sometimes it doesn't.

Answer 6

there was a time that this was a view ... since then it is a known fact that it became a daily crisis and then as it got really ugly it became a moment to moment fight to keep our sanity in a world that went along time ago and we can't get back to where we were so what else is new, and personal stuff can't be evaluated since they took away our rights to wear firearms back a century ago in most state so we just delegated our @sses away and don't want to talk about how embarrassing it is

Answer 7

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Answer 8

well my father kicked me out when i was 17. i was working at wendy's. lost alot of friends after high school. got arrested for drug possession. lost my virginity to a prostitute. got in a fistfight with my father. want to go to college but 1 of my parents stole my savings bonds when i was a younger and im just finding this out. quit my job. that is a midlife crisis at 19 years old. as of december 2006.

Answer 9

i dont think they exist.i think its an excuse some people use to justify flighty or bad behaviour.my grandparents and parents didnt suddenly change or act differently by their late 40's or 50's.my husband and i havent changed our behaviour and none of our friends has either.i expect people who have a "mid-life crises" is someone who has always behaved irresponsibly and has now found a convenient justification.