33, is it a special age?

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Were you happy at 33, at your happiest around this age-30-33? Curious as it’s said to possibly be a time when people were/are the happiest

For me, very happy. Had recently had my first baby, very happy with my partner, moved into our lovely house. My only wish was that my mum was around to get to know my DS (she had died a few years earlier). I’m only 34 now so I hope the happiness lasts!

For me it was definitely a happy age. My two DC were still little but so full of energy and fun. I still felt young and didn't have the aches and pains I have now. Also still had lovely family members around who have since died.

Because of.. Jesus?!

There's a reason why it sounds "woo"...

How does anyone know that?

I'm not sure Jesus would be totally on board with this theory given how that year panned out... how old was he when he turned all that water into wine and everyone had a party?

Well my husband ran off with my friend and left me financially and emotionally ruined with 3 under 8s to care for so...

I'm much happier at 43 than I was at 33

I got married aged 33, and I was very happy then. But I was happy at lots of other ages too.

Exact opposite. The most stressful time: careerwise, financially (mortgage to income ratio), balancing work and childcare, dealing with older parents' health issues.

Those were great years for me in a lot of ways, I loved my job and my social life was best its ever been - I was out almost every night for dinner or drinks even though my salary was rubbish, I loved my job. I had confidence that I missed in my 20s. All my disposable income was mine.

But I was also in horrible flatshares, and going on horrible dates because I was lonely and really wanted a partner.

Ive always been happy at any age always been positive.
Im 37-38 this year and my 2 children are adults and moved out.
Raising children was the best.
But its my time is now I have no responsibility.
And im having a good time that will not stop yet.
Im so more confident now than what i was in my 20 tho.
Loving life loving freedom.
Yes im a bit smug and why not be.

I brought home my son at that age! I was 32 when he was born but 33 when I adopted him.

It was the BEST age.

His ministry lasted 2 years so he was between 31 and 33.

Yes. For the first few months it's the only time in your life that you can tell people in an Irish accent that you are Turty tree and a turd 😀

I think they say it’s to do with Jesus 🤷🏻‍♀️

Same. Was an absolute shit show of finger food and lost shoes…much happier now I'm the owner of older teenagers!
My 20’s were very happy, 30’s devoted to small child rearing (which i wouldn’t volunteer for again,) 40’s going okay…

Yeah, well, the age at which your father/colleague in the Holy Trinity decides to offer you as a semi-human, semi-divine sacrifice to be gruesomely executed for the sake of humanity is always going to be a great year...?

I am 33. Single, and would have loved to have had a family, just moved back to my hometown after 11 years and trying to settle, and grieving my beloved gran. So no, 33 is pretty crap.

Hobbits come of age at 33. Are you a hobbit? Could be that.

Definitely cheerier than the Jesus angle.

I enjoy any age that's divisible by 11😁. Can't wait for my 66th!!

In all seriousness, being in my early/mid 30s was a mixed bag. I miss my adventurous spirit and positivity, but life is steadier now.

I've never heard that. 33 I was married and child free. Certainly not unhappy, had the freedom to go away weekends at the drop of a hat, but I recall work being quite stressful at that time. Actually I think now is better - as I have that free time and the opportunity to go out or away whenever I wish again, but no stressful job and I have my adult DS too.

33 was certainly a MEMORABLE year for Jesus - or would have been if he hadn't, you know, ended up being nailed to a cross.

Not sure that 'special' is the word I'd use.

Fabulous age for me. Peak of career, doing something I loved with loads of travel abroad. Had own house and had just met DH.

Not sure this study was wide enough. At 33 my marriage broke down, I was grieving the loss of a parent, while worried about the other parent. My sibling lost their job and I had to restart my career from scratch. I can maybe say it was a rebirth year, because when you hit rock bottom - the only way is up.