Midlife Crisis?

[Tania Admin]

A friend and I were talking today about how once you hit around 40 (what some consider middle aged), it's not actually a mid life crisis when you buy the bike, car, boat or holiday you have always wanted. For us it's a time in our lives (I am 40 in a couple of months) where we can actually afford to have some of the things we wanted when we were younger but weren't in a financial position to acquire up until now. Do any other Forum members agree with our theory?

 

[HappyPirate]

Ahoy, I personally agree, go buy the things that make you guys happy

 

[Contrarian]

I agree partly with you Tania - people settle most of their debts and decide to treat themselves. I confess that if I fly overseas these days even when it's not work-related, I pay for Business Class tickets on SIA. I deserve it and it's my treat.

But the midlife crisis is also a genuine phase that men and women go through. People question themselves, are filled with regret and wonder if they could have done any better with their lives. If they've huge housing debts, they question this thing called wage slavery. For men, testosterone levels go down, for women menopause starts knocking on their doors and their kids are probably at that age when they behave like incorrigible arseholes.

And so they treat themselves too but more for reasons of poor self esteem. The result? Comb overs, facials galore, sports cars, separations and flings to boost their egos. And hopefully a return to earth and a normal life.

 

[Perth boy]

I agree in spend it now. The kids can work hard for it like I did.

 

[Dallas]

I agree Tania in your case it doesn't sound like one. I wasn't planning on having a real one either, was too stable both emotionally and financially then I got dumped on my 20th wedding anniversary for her Facebook friends so for me now it's surfing and LT's.

 

[colzilla]

I'm a lazy bastard. Always have been always will be.
As for bike, car, boat or holiday = $$$$$$$$$&BS.

 

[homer]

Totally agree. I need to save up for that speed boat i've always wanted. Maybe a Ferrari or 2. 1 powerball 1 powerball!...

 

[HappyPirate]

Ahoy;- Shhhhhhhhh there Arrrrrrr Pirates everywhere, hide Yeeeee Treasure well and never tell a Pirate.