Get to an age where you think "Well the best has past?"

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Or is it just me?!!
I'm 43 so my "best years" well and truly behind me!

@BigMandyHarris Really? That's fab! Like what? 😀

I have done all of life's big milestones so I kind of think what next...

You can’t have!

I enjoy each decade for what it brings. My 40s will see my dc to adulthood. 50s should be time for dh and I to travel. 60s? Maybe grandchildren but definitely more travel. Enjoy and look forwards.

@TeenLifeMum I have a three yo but couldn't afford to travel anyway!!

We have always prioritised travel. Old car is going to need replacing this year though so that’ll take a hit.

I’m 42 and complete my post grad diploma level 7 this year. Still time to achieve whatever you want. What do you want?

Look up the happiness curve. Basically, we’re happiest when we’re children and in our 60s, our unhappiest times tend to be in our 40s, and then happiness levels rise again in our 50s. Sounds like you’re right on target!

Also, if you haven’t considered it, might be worth checking out peri menopause symptoms. That can really affect your whole outlook on life.

You have not even started

I am 52 and competing in a sport I did not even do before I hit 45

once your kids get older (if you have kids) or you simply reach a stage where you decide or realise you will probably not have kids now, a whole new world of opportunity opens to do new things with your life

You can find new hobbies and goals, do fun things, travel, learn new skills anything

or you can spend evenings on the sofa looking at the tv/social media…. But there are more fun options and lots of new friends to be made and experiences to be had

i feel a kind of liberation (sadly I still need to work another 12 years at least 😭 but evenings and weekends are mine )

Crikey, I'm 52 and loving life. Plenty to look forward to.

I'm 57! My best years are now!

I’ve travelled the world.

Taken up new hobbies - adventurous ones.
Made new friends, learned new things.

You’re 43. Write down 43 things you want to do (don’t overthink it) and make them happen.

high five to the other 50-somethings 😊😊

@TeenLifeMum I'd love to go on an abroad holiday, perhaps when my little one is a bit older?
I had plans to go back to uni come September but not sure I can afford it as I'd need to still be working (teaching) part-time to pay rent etc and jobs like that are like unicorn poop!

51 and just joined a dating site so def not past it

@BigMandyHarris I'd need money for that!! 😀

I'm 43 and don't feel like that at all. I recently took up a new (physical) hobby, and I still have so many plans for travel and adventure.

I can't imagine feeling like you do until I'm in my 60s, at least.

I'm 43 and feel like that. No money to do anything nice, sex life is dead (not my choice), DH not mobile enough to enjoy free things that I enjoy, like hiking, exploring new places etc. Children causing a great deal of anxiety (eldest (18yo) has SEN, which exacerbates things), I won't be able to afford to retire til my 70s, a couple of friends have dropped off the radar and rejected my attempts to reach out to them. I just feel like life is going to be an uphill struggle from here.

I think the time with a 3 yo is really tough. Their childcare is expensive, you’re constantly on it parenting and it’s exhausting. Hang on in there.

Could it be the peri menopause?
I’m 51 and don’t feel like this at all!
I’m planning what I want to achieve in the next 10 years and getting a plan in action.

@MyFirstLittlePony When I'm 52 my youngest will only be 12!! 😆

I'm 48 in a few weeks and really don't feel like there's anything I can't do/say/wear. I'm fitter than I was a decade ago. Admittedly, I don't want drama, I've had enough of that, but I've just started a course which could lead to a career change when I'm 50.

I’m 42 and living my best life. Have a wonderful husband and we welcomed our longed for child last year after suffering infertility. Home life is busy but very rewarding.
I feel a purpose now which I never had before. I had fun in my 20’s & 30’s but I always felt like I was just coasting along with no purpose or direction.
My best years are not past me. Life has definitely improved for me as I have got older.

I agree! What even are "life's big milestones" when they're at home, anyway?

Life is about more than just getting married, buying a house, having kids. Far, far more.

@SleepQuest33 I've wondered that.
But think it's mostly to do with lack of money!! 😆

Not necessarily.
Many of the things I do or have done are free or cheap.

That's so sad, I'm 60 and don't feel like that. Is this about looks or the quality of your life ?