Does midlife begin at 35 years old?

[Lik3]

This has been something random that has been on my mind for a long time. I am 37 and I want to know what your thoughts on middle age? Does it begin at age 35?

 

[Toro]

I think most people consider midlife to be somewhere in their 40s or 50s.

 

[Ceili]

Mid is what I consider 50-up because I do pray that my lifespan is alot longer than 60.

 

[Toro]

Mid is what I consider 50-up because I do pray that my lifespan is alot longer than 60.

For me my ideal life span is how long my mind will last, at this rate its not looking to good.

I don't pray for longevity, the careful what you "wish" for theory.

Whenever the Lord says it's my time I will not fight it, but I will go out fighting for something..... I hope instead of withering away.

 

[lillivanilli]

No way. Life begins at 35!

I would love to live a looooong life provided I still had my health and vigor. My g-grandma lived to be 101 and lived at home by herself until she was 99. It was only because she suffered from a bout of pneumonia that she finally had to go to the assisted living home, which was where her vitality really declined. She was a tough old bird!

 

[TipsyTopsy]

if you plan on living to only 70

 

[athenken]

Absolutely not! I am 37, approaching 38, and there is no way I am already at mid-life.

I could be wrong, but I am fighting it tooth and nail. Which, of course, is a futile battle/way, but there it is.

 

[Viren]

I think most people consider midlife to be somewhere in their 40s or 50s.

Agree. That's when the crisis usually hits.

 

[Run to Jesus]

No way. Life begins at 35!

 

[Niels]

I'm looking forward to my midlife crisis. The only problem is that I can't decide whether I want a Porsche or a Corvette.



But seriously, it's always seemed to me that middle age starts somewhere between 45 and 50. Although 35 may be technically closer to a mid point for most of us, few 35 year olds look or act like stereotypical middle age types.

 

[Theofane]

If I live to be 100, my midlife will be at 50.

I have no idea how long I'm gonna live. I'm going to be 33 on the 18th of this month and for all I know I won't live to see 34. I think about death a lot but not in a scared or panicky way. My only real fear would be to have the good Lord call me before I'm done with life.

I'm not done with life yet.

 

[Annie Mouse]

I think you can view it however you want.

If you live to be 70, yes, at 35 you'd be halfway through with your life.
But the average lifespan is a little longer than that now. I think it's 75 for men, and 80 for women.

I've heard of some people who were in their late fifties or early sixties being referred to as being "middle aged." The term was used generously in that sense, but if you're 59 or 61 and are still going strong, maybe the idea of thinking of yourself as "old" feels depressing and even a bit inappropriate.

I've heard of people around the age of 60 going back to school for a graduate degree. I've also read about a 68 year old who got married (it was a second marriage for her). Apparently, they still felt as if they had a lot of living left to do, had vigor, etc.

Depends how you view it, how you feel, how you age, etc. Not everyone ages alike, after all. Some people age badly, and some age really well.

 

[Annie Mouse]

Just for the record, I met a lady in her fifties. I'd thought she was 70 based on her looks, so I was surprised she was only in her fifites. She was sweet, but hadn't aged well.

I met another lady at church who was around 65. People thought she was in her forties, because she looked much younger.

 

[Lik3]

Thanks all. I was worried because I don't like the idea of being middle aged as if I am no longer young. My youth is fading I think. What is wrong with me?

 

[Viren]

You're only as old as you feel. My 96 year old grandmother acted like she was in her 30's.

 

[Kol]

^ This. They say "life expectancy" has increased, but really it's just that they keep us alive longer (as opposed to healthy). Mid-life is 45ish, because that's when your body starts to deteriorate more quickly. Yay. Has nothing to do with a numbers game, it's biological, not mathematical.

 

[Kol]

Also, lol at wikipedia:

Old people have limited regenerative abilities...

Is that 2nd or 3rd edition of the DM's guide?

 

[Robby058]

Technically, it probably begins at 35, but you never ever know when you are going to die, so 3 is middle aged for some people. Best not to think about it.

 

[athenken]

Technically, it probably begins at 35, but you never ever know when you are going to die, so 3 is middle aged for some people. Best not to think about it.

I wasn't, until you mentioned it. So thanks for that.

 

[Grace51]

This has been something random that has been on my mind for a long time. I am 37 and I want to know what your thoughts on middle age? Does it begin at age 35?

yes and no

35 is too young to be middle aged

but it is a cut off point of some sort ( in my opinion).

ie it is time to reevaluate your life and what you have done.

and if you are still single, it can be tough because most of your friend would be married and shift their focus to family.

you may find you have less in common with them then you used to.

you may even find you lose a few friends because your world are very diff.

in fact, i noticed in church, most people over 35 are married. and it is hard for singles to fit in as you grow older.

that in itself can trigger an early midlife crisis.

just my observation.