Posted on 08/15/2007 1:10:15 PM PDT by Responsibility2nd
Some might say that all they have to worry about is getting to work on time and the onset of a little middle-aged spread.
But men in their late-30s and early-40s are the least content of all of us, it seems.
Whether they are mourning the passing of their prime or struggling to cope with the demands of a job and young family, those aged 35-44 invariably hit a mid-life crisis when their happiness level plunges lower than at any other age, according to a study for the Government.
It makes them the least satisfied members of society, scoring well below teenagers, the elderly - and women of all ages.
Researchers found that it takes men until they reach the age of 65 to start enjoying life as much as they did in their late-teens and early-20s.
More than 1,600 people were asked to score their wellbeing on a scale of one to ten in the study, part of the British Market Research Bureau survey of Britons' attitudes towards themselves,
The overall average satisfaction level for both sexes was 7.3.
Most men rated their carefree teenage years between the age of 16-24 as one if their happiest periods, with an average score of 7.55 out of ten.
But halfway through their careers, satisfaction levels dipped to a low of 6.8, only rising again to nearly 7.8 once they had crested retirement age.
The report found that women are less buoyant in their teens than men, rating their wellbeing at 7.3 out of ten.
Women said their worst years were between the age of 25 and 34, when most are coping with young children, but their wellbeing rose steadily as they got older, reaching hit a peak satisfaction level of 7.65 when over the age of 65.
Researchers found that most people rated their time at universityas the best years of their life, closely followed by their retirement years.
The biggest difference between the sexes was in the contentment of those not working, with women far happier than men to stay at home not seeking work.
Overall, 74 per cent of the UK population reported that they feel positive about themselves.
But women are more likely to fret, with almost half admitting that they worry a lot, compared to less than a third of men.
Nice RV!!
That’s a beautiful post - I’ve saved it.
...a lady pirate looking at 50.
*sigh* We often wonder the same thing about wimin...
Thanks for the laugh. Whew!
Have you told him you don’t want to be alone? Sometimes it takes a sledgehammer to the head to get a mans attention.
That looks like a good cure provided that she’s got all OEM parts.
LOL...I know I'm getting old...why my insurance company sent me half a calander.
It’s a real bitch finding out that all the MILFy women are *my* age (and younger).
I have loved my 30’s!!! I am 38 and enjoying the heck out of life. The 20’s were much worse. Did not know a thing. Didn’t have a dime to my name. Debt up to my neck. My family was just starting out.
Now don’t worry about when the next paycheck comes, family is shining, debt is non-existance for the most part, and now I am confident, “smarter” and just happier in general. Hopefully 40’s will even be better...
I read your post again. 40’s not as good as the 30’s...I hope they improve immediately!!!
“The best years are the forties; after fifty a man begins to deteriorate, but in the forties he is at the maximum of his villainy.” -- H. L. Mencken
What is that?
Carolyn
Carolyn
The official start of big game season in Minnesoota,you go out in the woods and try to find a bear with table scraps,Ho-Ho’s an donuts.
I’m a 6’2” 230lb goatee wearin outdoors gurl.....;-)>
Carolyn
Your insight is great expatguy.
Why are those videos dubbed and typed in English? Who is the audience for those videos?
http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/hunting/bear/index.html
This explains my 39 year old husbands desire for a motorcycle. Thank you for clearing this up for me. :-)
Carolyn
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