I just realized that as of yesterday, I am one-third of the way through with my 30s.
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaagh!
The Tin Man
I just realized that as of yesterday, I am one-third of the way through with my 30s.
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaagh!
Jeff:
Looking back from the vantage point of 62 (on May 5, that is), I think you’ll find that the late forties to early fifties will be the best time of your life.
So, lose the whining about each and every year in your thirties. The best is yet to come.
David in KC – I am curious, do you recall what your point of view on age was when you were in your thirties? I am in my thirties, and I usually sleep with people older than me… I wonder, as I get old, I am going to have to find people my own age…
James in Lexington – It’s difficult for me to answer your question, because I was married when I was in my thirties. Also, at that age I was consumed with career goals, family responsibilities, and volunteer activities. I didn’t feel much different (physically or emotionally) than I had in my twenties. So age just wasn’t much of an issue.
As I got older, I began to relax some about who I am, what I could realistically accomplish, and who I was trying to please. Also, life is just easier when children are grown, gone, and self-supporting. Not much new there.
I don’t have any insight about who you might find attractive (or available) as you get older. I find that relationships with men in my own age range are personally more satisfying. Your tastes and preferences could very well change as you move along in life.
I have a comment about age. For most of my thirties, I was in a relationship with a man nine years my senior. After we broke up (nothing to do with age), I found myself mostly being attracted to people within ten years of me.My last serious relationship was with a man nine years younger than I. He was a blast and had no problem keeping up with me. I loved him.So I think the age question is a fluid thing. Depending on where one is in life and what one needs.