So, This is What They Call a Mid-Life Crisis.
katiedid1226
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LET ME START OFF WITH: I'm NOT looking to cheat on my husband, I'm just realizing how little time I have left here.
My "baby" is in third grade and he flipped me the bird the other day (he apologized up & down).
My middle baby (14) has been dumped by a girlfriend & he also has zits and no longer plays with legos.
My oldest princess (16) is looking at colleges.
And I:
Have never & will never run a marathon (always wanted to but I had a hip replacement last year).
Am seeing more greys than blondes, if I am wearing my glasses.
Have been tempted to wear things that clearly a woman almost 50 should not wear & could never pull off.
I started noticing about ten years ago that I haven't been whistled at in ages!
I wouldn't mind a golf cart every now and again.
Realize my favorite Jockey bikini underwear are not made in my bigger size! WTF!
If I don't get to bed by 9pm and up by 6am my day seems "off".
Do you get where I'm going with this? I am realizing that I AM BECOMING THAT OLDER LADY!
I want to hear your stories:
What is going on with you in your mid life, are you having a crisis, and what are you going to do about it?
My "baby" is in third grade and he flipped me the bird the other day (he apologized up & down).
My middle baby (14) has been dumped by a girlfriend & he also has zits and no longer plays with legos.
My oldest princess (16) is looking at colleges.
And I:
Have never & will never run a marathon (always wanted to but I had a hip replacement last year).
Am seeing more greys than blondes, if I am wearing my glasses.
Have been tempted to wear things that clearly a woman almost 50 should not wear & could never pull off.
I started noticing about ten years ago that I haven't been whistled at in ages!
I wouldn't mind a golf cart every now and again.
Realize my favorite Jockey bikini underwear are not made in my bigger size! WTF!
If I don't get to bed by 9pm and up by 6am my day seems "off".
Do you get where I'm going with this? I am realizing that I AM BECOMING THAT OLDER LADY!
I want to hear your stories:
What is going on with you in your mid life, are you having a crisis, and what are you going to do about it?
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My dad had it bad, i bought him that shirt once he got better. Hes in the yellow.
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I love it!0
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Not there yet. 34 and no kids. However, I ride a motorcycle and doubt I'll ever be concerned with how old I am. It's just a number.
JM0 -
I am angling to buy a motorcycle, but I'm not getting the approval needed!
If I act young, I figure the arthritis, poor eyesight, and need for sleep won't drag me down!0 -
I am there...
We were shopping for a new car and I was leaning towards the Charger over the Camaro because the Charger is a four door.
Ouch... my back hurts now.0 -
I don't have any tips for you --I just wanted to say you look GREAT!!! You don't look like an 'older lady' Hope you find something that helps you feel as good as you look
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You are only as old as you feel.
I am only 28, and had my first mid-life crisis at 22, lol!0 -
I am 42, and in 15 days will have my 21st wedding anniversary. Do the math.0
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I'm having what I call a third (1/3) life crises. My SO says I am too young to be having a mid-life. I already had a quarter-life so a third it is. :grumble:0
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I am angling to buy a motorcycle, but I'm not getting the approval needed!
It's a lifestyle. There is nothing like riding home in a blizzard. I'll never forget that day, so much fun!
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Been there, done that. I turned 45 almost a year ago and my life seemed to be in a spiral. I realized that my life was half over and I wasn't sure I was happy with where it was and where it was going.
I went through a very rocky period with my husband of 20 years, where I thought I wanted out of our marriage. I wasn't happy and I knew he wasn't either.
Fortunately he convinced me to go to marriage counseling with him and we were able to work through the many issues we had in our marriage and I realized that I actually was happy with him as my spouse and my best friend. But we were literally days away from his moving out when I had my epiphany and decided that I wanted to keep him in my life. Fortunately, he had never given up on me.
Now I am much happier and more satisfied with where my life is and where it's going.0 -
I am there...
We were shopping for a new car and I was leaning towards the Charger over the Camaro because the Charger is a four door.
Ouch... my back hurts now.
Four Doors! Perfect....0 -
Agreed.........you look great! Whistle, Whistle
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What is going on with you in your mid life, are you having a crisis, and what are you going to do about it?
Yeah, you could say I am. And uhm, I'm just gonna keep on being awesome...because that's what I do. Keep calm and drink wine. I'm not so good at the calm part though.0 -
I think me taking up running is the manifestation of my mid-life crisis.0
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I didn't buy a damn thing. Not interested.
Decided to eat better, and live more in the moment. As a side effect, I lost 50-something pounds, and did a bunch of insane things not fit for public discussion.0 -
Oh, and I am dying to own a muscle car, but it's just not practical right now in my life. I get chills when I hear the purr of the engine of one.0
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It's going to happen nothing we can do to stop it. I'm going through my 30's crisis.0
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I am there...
We were shopping for a new car and I was leaning towards the Charger over the Camaro because the Charger is a four door.
Ouch... my back hurts now.
Hahaha! My husband and I did the same thing! He wanted the Camaro, and I wanted the charger because it was 4 door and had a bigger trunk! We did this TWICE! And bought the Charger......twice, lol!0 -
"LET ME START OFF WITH: I'm NOT looking to cheat on my husband, I'm just realizing how little time I have left here. "
I'm curious why you started with this declaration? No judgement. Just curious.
What do you mean by "little time"? Time for what? What is it you are looking to achieve?
The clock is never going to run backwards. We know that. Looking back and longing for that is a recipe for disappointment.
I sometimes feel this way too, but I come to terms that I am who I am now. Not then. This is what I have to work with. You know what? It's not that bad. My wife and I have fun. We do things that where not even an option when we where younger. It's okay.
Keep your head up.
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And I:
Have never & will never run a marathon (always wanted to but I had a hip replacement last year).
Am seeing more greys than blondes, if I am wearing my glasses.
Have been tempted to wear things that clearly a woman almost 50 should not wear & could never pull off.
I started noticing about ten years ago that I haven't been whistled at in ages!
I wouldn't mind a golf cart every now and again.
Realize my favorite Jockey bikini underwear are not made in my bigger size! WTF!
If I don't get to bed by 9pm and up by 6am my day seems "off".
Do you get where I'm going with this? I am realizing that I AM BECOMING THAT OLDER LADY!
Don't think of your current situation as a compromise.
You may not be able to physically run a marathon but you could encourage and/or train someone to run a marathon.
Greys? Pfft! Sounds like you're going to be a silver fox! I hope I look as good as you in the not so distant future.
I'm actually looking forward to being 30 soon so that people can look at me slack jawed when I tell them how old I am.
It's ok to dress younger. The key is to make sure it fits! lol
You're not really missing out on anything by not being whistled at. It's kind of annoying nowadays because it's usually followed up by a rude gesture or comment.
Switch to Victoria's Secret! ; )
Getting a good night's sleep is part of taking care of yourself.
You are not an older lady! It's all about attitude. You rock and are seriously a very attractive woman. Own it!0 -
I've been having a mid-life crisis since I was 25.0
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Just turned 45 and yeah, I'm kinda getting the mid-life crisis vibe. A couple things I've noticed:
I'm very often the oldest one in any group.
That pretty woman over there- she's probably 27 or maybe even 35 and has absolutely ZERO interest in an "old" guy.
Edit to add: reading glasses!
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Lol
I listen to the same music as teenagers and my children aren't old enough yet to tell me how pathetic i am
I take cabs at night because my eyesight is not good for night driving
I hold books about a mile from my face so I can actually see them
I am ridiculously excited that Jesus Christ Superstar is out on DVD
I can't wait for the Downton Abbey Christmas special0 -
I went to the Dr. about an unusual period and thankfully all the scary stuff was ruled out (just a weird month I guess). Then the Dr. said "this might just be the new normal for you as you get closer to menopause". Menopause?! Ugh aaarg, I'm 39 dear god!0
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I will be 52 this year and my blonde hair is now artic blonde...lol! I am totally okay with it all!! my age is my mind and that is about 25 I am looking forward to what lies ahead and will attack it with gusto! Middle age! The hell you say...not me! 0
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I know what you mean!! We are in bed by 8:30 and up by 4:00 -4:30!! But we can't sit down in the evening or we do the head bob thing!! We invite friends over and catch ourselves say ( it's ok we know they will leave by 9!!!) This is on the weekend........
I think it just happens that way. Just like to curl up with a book or good movie.
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You are only as old as you feel.
I am only 28, and had my first mid-life crisis at 22, lol!
Pretty easy to say when you are 28, believe me...
By the way OP, you look pretty damn good.0 -
I wil be 49 in Feb. of 2013 and my only child is 21 !!! I thought I was dealing with this aging thing, mid-life crisis until i have been mistaken for someone much much older.( A friends 40th b-day party mistaken for their mother!!!! - another friends who is 38 husband is 42, mistaken for her mother-in-law and two such other occasions) So,I am looking into plastic surgery!!! Never thought I would. I don't mind looking my age, I just don't want to look 15 years older!!0
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YES!!!0
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