Midlife crises start in the late 40s with vague symptioms, patients sometimes talk about "sleep hygiene" and other such twaddle. But recognising such early signs can help families prevent their loved ones going into the downward spiral of wellness candles, mindfulness and me-time which blights so many lives.
I am in my seventies. Instead of one big mid-life crises, I went through multiple smaller "transitions". I read this is somewhat common, but the number and timing of them varies among people.
When I turned 50, or maybe it was 51, I bought a Fender Telecaster guitar. A few years later, after my guitarist son had turned pro and I gave him my old Martin D-28 acoustic guitar, I bought another acoustic guitar. That was my midlife crisis. Two expensive guitars are still cheaper than a car and an 18-year-old girlfriend. Especially the girlfriend. I got off cheap.
Also, I still have the guitars, so the money's not gone. It just moved from liquid to wooden assets. They could be liquefied at a higher price than I paid. Try doing that with a girlfriend.
Slowly at first then all at once?
??? I don't understand
Apologies, just humouring myself. The title reminds me of the question and answer "How did you go broke?" "Slowly at first, then all at once!"
Midlife crises start in the late 40s with vague symptioms, patients sometimes talk about "sleep hygiene" and other such twaddle. But recognising such early signs can help families prevent their loved ones going into the downward spiral of wellness candles, mindfulness and me-time which blights so many lives.
I am in my seventies. Instead of one big mid-life crises, I went through multiple smaller "transitions". I read this is somewhat common, but the number and timing of them varies among people.
When I turned 50, or maybe it was 51, I bought a Fender Telecaster guitar. A few years later, after my guitarist son had turned pro and I gave him my old Martin D-28 acoustic guitar, I bought another acoustic guitar. That was my midlife crisis. Two expensive guitars are still cheaper than a car and an 18-year-old girlfriend. Especially the girlfriend. I got off cheap.
Also, I still have the guitars, so the money's not gone. It just moved from liquid to wooden assets. They could be liquefied at a higher price than I paid. Try doing that with a girlfriend.