I am turning 40 in a couple of months and am dreading it. ... Help?

Question

My husbend is planning a party too. dont really want it but he thinks it will do me good. I just want to hide out in my room on that day

Answer 1

Hey Wendy.... Its a number 40 ..a 4 and nothing more.. 0 nothing.
Be twenty two for the day it just another number 2and2=4 and nothing more . same answer.
have a party and celebrate the fact that your not 95 .
After all your only as old as you feel so get sloshed horny and feel 18 .
I hated 36 and then 40 and Ill hate 45
but look out because Im 22 next birthday . Ha ha ha ahhh my aching back. happy birthday little lady. xxxooo

Answer 2

Hi there!

I turned 40 last year, and I felt very similar to you. Two weeks before my birthday, I decided that I would snap out of it and throw myself a party. It was the best decision I could have made. Seeing all my friends and family, knowing how important I was to all of them and having a good time with them all was such a benefit, that my 40th birthday is right up there as one of the most fun days (and nights) of my life.

Remember that hiding out in your room won't stop the passage of time- so you may as well get out there and celebrate. As my friends keep telling me "40 is the new 30" and it's true! I turned 41 yesterday and I can honestly say that I feel and look better than I did at 30. I am more together mentally and much more secure in who I am- those things seem to come with age.

Try and cheer up, and remember- getting older is way better than the alternative (which would be having died before now). I lost my best friend when we were 33- I no longer complain about birthdays and getting older.

Happy birthday! And remember- life begins at 40!

Answer 3

I could try to convince you that 40 is great or no big deal, but it really wouldn't matter. The truth is, you have no choice about turning 40. But the good news is, you have a choice about how to spend your 40th birthday. So, since you "have to be" 40 no matter what, you can choose to lie in bed and whine all day, or you can party with friends and your thoughtful husband? Usually, I'd find the latter more appealing regardless of the reason those friends were celebrating!

Answer 4

40 that's so young!!
40 the new 29.
You are just getting started!
It may seem as though all you have to look forward to is wrinkles and morning stiffness. But I am here to tell you not so well yes there will be wrinkles & morning pain but you will also become so wise and lifes worries will become less and less toxic to you.
Hopefully you will embrace life and begin to see the real place you have in it.
Lay in bed NO go and do something different. Start a new tradition maybe do one thing you've always wanted to do but have not.
You will see the beauty in so many things you did not notice before, you will become more aware of how fridgile life is and how imortant it is that we have health and someone that loves us.
Happy birthday and many more...

Answer 5

I turned 40 a couple of months ago and I was dreading it, too. However, it turned out to be a very special day. My husband bought a cake, flowers, card, and my children sang a special birthday song to me. Now, it's no big deal. Take life one day at a time, you'll realize there's so much to do.
God Bless!

Check out the following article: It gives tips on how to deal with turning 40.

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/277321/life_doesnt_stop_at_40_tips_to_shake.html

Answer 6

Haven't you heard? 40 is the new 20! Come on you have your health and obviously a good husband that is concerned about your happiness! Live it up! Hey what are ya gonna do when you turn fifty? Are you sure it is not something medically happening to you? You should get a check up and see that you are ok? Are you depressed?

Answer 7

Celebrate! Turning 40 is a milestone. And life is even better..because life begins at 40. The alternative to aging is death...So you see life is a good thing. Happy Birthday!

Answer 8

Why? Would you rather have died young? Come on, you are nearly 40, time to grow up.

Hey...I am 46 and these are the best years of my life. Let your hubby throw you a party, he loves you and is showering you with attention.

Uh, Malorah, do an edit, "size 22" sounds HUGE LOL

Answer 9

Wow, that is a little disrespectful for him to ignore your feelings. He is really throwing the party to suit his needs, not yours. Instead of telling him what you don't want, tell him what you would like in place of the party.

As far as turning 40, look at all of the fabulous people who are 40+. Don't dread it, but embrace it. Aging is something that we will all experience, so you're not alone. It's all in your attitude, and how you approach it.

Answer 10

Celebrate and enjoy! Many people are not fortunate to have lived until 40; be glad you are making it. 40 is just a number, it is how you feel inside and how you live your life that matters.

We will all have changes in our bodies and looks as we grow older; remember it is who we are, not how we look that truly matters. Besides - 40 is beautiful!