As you grow you will keep appreciating the growing amounts of personal development
Eventually you think back to when you were worried about turning 25 and you'll think "why would I ever wanna be 25 again? I had so much less knowledge and experience back then"
~ 35 is definitely golden era … at least for men. Old enough to be in control of your body and emotions, but still young enough to have spontaneous energy.
Nah son. I talked over this with my dad, starting career and being independent is the best. Having kids and supporting a family really puts a damper on all that freedom and possible recklessness. Being at school was the worst fucking time ever too, bullies at home and dad being shitty at home.
Yes, I chose to have kids and change nappies, doesn't make it any less disgusting when the shit starts going everywhere, and a billion other things I knowingly signed up for sucking.
"This is going to suck, and be worth it after"
Later : "this sucks"
You : "LOL NO ONE FORCED YOU AMIRITE?!"
We're in a different political climate than when you were young. Today's youth can't afford to have children, and even if they could, they know bringing a child into a world of impending climate collapse is a cruelty.
They're jealous of your privilege and resentful that you still find the time to complain in front of them even with your good luck. They wish they could care about problems as simple as yours. But alas, your struggles are no longer relatable. They're just reminders of how good you have it compared to them.
I have a family that lives an adventurous life with me. They don’t hold me back. Kids are so malleable. They don’t hold you back unless that’s the life you create (obvious exceptions for special needs kids may apply).
And “recklessness” is part of my youth I was happy to leave behind.
Older children, sure, but there's a lot more intense childcare that takes up a lot of time with the baby. I am kinda in some of the exception circumstance, but not with the kid.
On top of that, if you're the sole breadwinner, you can't just drop your job to go do some stupid shit, like I did earlier.
I'd say a bit earlier than that personally (wife and I agree that 28 is around that sweet spot). Old enough to have independence and chill out, but young enough that you don't randomly end up with a headache all damn day because you slept slightly wrong.
If you're not shitting then you need to see a doctor, friend.
Otherwise, if it's not your jam there's nothing wrong with sitting it out. In fact I don't recommend drinking as heavily as I have or take as many fun drugs as I used to (I can still do them but I choose to heavily limit myself) because there are long term consequences.
I was so nervous about turning 30. The thing is that nothing happens when you do, except you're no longer nervous about turning 30. It was honestly kinda freeing to just get it over with.
I'm in my fifties too, but look back on 25 year old me and see a fucking idiot. I know it's true because I'm a lot smarter now, but still a fucking idiot. I wouldn't mind a 25 year old spine, though.
The optimal age is 28. It's late enough that you may at least be hitting a stride professionally (though don't stress too much if you're not), you've chilled out a bit from your earlier 20's, and your body (generally) hasn't begun to betray you yet.
25-35 is a great time. I moved cities and changed careers in my late 20's, and pivoted again in my early 30's, and it was a good reset to build on lessons learned and undoing past mistakes, while having the youth and energy to really enjoy myself and actually choose a path I was going to have fun with.
I'm enjoying my 40's a lot, but I look back fondly on that 25-35 period as being both fun in itself and setting me up for a good 30's and 40's (and possibly further).
The 'optimal' age is whatever age you are right now, no matter what state you're in, and I'm a miserable old bastard. Otherwise, apart from that one moment, you're always living with either hope or regret.
41 here, I was there too. It's not that bad, just take care of yourself now. At your age I ate fast food, never exercised, and basically lived on caffeine, nicotine, and stress endorphins from working all the time. Now at my last check up, I'm overweight, my knees are shot, my back hurts all the time, and I have chronic acid reflux.
You are young enough that you can get a head start on aging, what you should do daily is exercise, eat healthy, and take some personal time/mental health time for yourself everyday to reduce stress. You don't want to end up like me and be facing a huge uphill battle to get healthy.
Ah yes, the old quarter-century crisis. We got another one here, Bob, send em the welcome package. (The welcome package is multi-vitamins and sore knees)
I'm 60 in 4 months so I have 0 sympathy.
“Oh noooo my prefrontal cortex is fully developed!”
As you grow you will keep appreciating the growing amounts of personal development
Eventually you think back to when you were worried about turning 25 and you'll think "why would I ever wanna be 25 again? I had so much less knowledge and experience back then"
Then you shake yourself back into reality & remember, "...oh yeah, because I was hot & my dick worked."
Back then: hot, working penis, can't get laid
Now: older, not working penis, can't get up
~ 35 is definitely golden era … at least for men. Old enough to be in control of your body and emotions, but still young enough to have spontaneous energy.
Nah son. I talked over this with my dad, starting career and being independent is the best. Having kids and supporting a family really puts a damper on all that freedom and possible recklessness. Being at school was the worst fucking time ever too, bullies at home and dad being shitty at home.
And nobody forces you to have kids, you know? If anything that's just saying to make sure to make choices that you will be happy with in your life
The Republican Party
Yes, I chose to have kids and change nappies, doesn't make it any less disgusting when the shit starts going everywhere, and a billion other things I knowingly signed up for sucking.
"This is going to suck, and be worth it after"
Later : "this sucks"
You : "LOL NO ONE FORCED YOU AMIRITE?!"
We're in a different political climate than when you were young. Today's youth can't afford to have children, and even if they could, they know bringing a child into a world of impending climate collapse is a cruelty.
They're jealous of your privilege and resentful that you still find the time to complain in front of them even with your good luck. They wish they could care about problems as simple as yours. But alas, your struggles are no longer relatable. They're just reminders of how good you have it compared to them.
I have a family that lives an adventurous life with me. They don’t hold me back. Kids are so malleable. They don’t hold you back unless that’s the life you create (obvious exceptions for special needs kids may apply).
And “recklessness” is part of my youth I was happy to leave behind.
Older children, sure, but there's a lot more intense childcare that takes up a lot of time with the baby. I am kinda in some of the exception circumstance, but not with the kid.
On top of that, if you're the sole breadwinner, you can't just drop your job to go do some stupid shit, like I did earlier.
Generally more money to enjoy life too
I'd say a bit earlier than that personally (wife and I agree that 28 is around that sweet spot). Old enough to have independence and chill out, but young enough that you don't randomly end up with a headache all damn day because you slept slightly wrong.
I think I just took longer to mature. At 28 I was still working on my temper and impulse control.
"Oh, right, I could get hard without supplements and my bowel movements were so normal I took them for granted"
For me it's the knees. I can still shit and bang and drink and do all the same fun drugs I did at 25. But I miss my cartilage.
Must be fucking up my 30s. I don't do any of those things. :(
If you're not shitting then you need to see a doctor, friend.
Otherwise, if it's not your jam there's nothing wrong with sitting it out. In fact I don't recommend drinking as heavily as I have or take as many fun drugs as I used to (I can still do them but I choose to heavily limit myself) because there are long term consequences.
Saw a Dr.
Cost 200 bucks and he said to take a day off and shit.
JK. I'm pooping fine, thanks for the concern though!
Try to keep your bowl movements to a minimum so you don't spill your soup.
On the bright side, I’m happy to report that I care a lot less the older I get.
It's okay it only lasts a year
Next year I'm gonna be 30, I'm already browsing some nice coffins and Urns
This is the best time for you to start reading about lower back pain and how to take care of your spine
Also a good time to give up vanity for comfort. Wear flipflops with socks. Buy a travel squatty potty and take it everywhere in its branded bag.
Don’t forget those knees! I miss not being in constant pain.
Wait until 35.
Wait until 55
Wait until 69
Wait until 420
Wait
No
Okay, now what
Now.. we wait
Just wait until 19 buddy
The day I turned 29 all of my joints started hurting forever.
Child, please.
Enjoy those knees while you can.
Source: Old enough to have a 25 year old kid.
While I'm not old enough to have a 25 year old kid yet I do think my 30's have been better so far than my 20's were!
Haha, yeah.
... Wait did you just lie on the internet??
I never said I was 25, just that I didn't want to be 25.
My brain broke a bit the first moment I realized that, if I had a kid the same age my mom had me (early 20s), that child would be over 21.
Yeah, doing a same parallel tracking, I would have a 13 year old. shudder
You better enjoy it 'cause it's not coming back once you turn 26.
Don't worry! It's only for 1 year and then you are done!
Thank
Ok let's trade ages. I'll take being 25 and you get to be 40.
Ha, try 35
It's going to be fine
25? HA! Try 30. AND still being a virgin!
honestly 25 to late 30s is the best.
your an adult that can do whatever the fuck you want, not give a fuck what other ppl think and your body is still invincible.
every hole is a goal, find love and travel the world.
ew
Me except I'll be 28 in 2 months. People constantly remind me how I'm getting closer to 30.
Like stop pls. I didn't sign up for this whole aging thing and it sucks
Eh, I'm actually in my 30's. It's quite nice!
I can't believe you would lie on the Internet.
30s is the best decade tbh, anyone who says otherwise is a government spy
otherwise
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The dog barks at midnight
I was so nervous about turning 30. The thing is that nothing happens when you do, except you're no longer nervous about turning 30. It was honestly kinda freeing to just get it over with.
I'm in my 50's and I want to be 25 years old.
I'm in my fifties too, but look back on 25 year old me and see a fucking idiot. I know it's true because I'm a lot smarter now, but still a fucking idiot. I wouldn't mind a 25 year old spine, though.
Yes but it was a blissful kind of fucking idiocy.
These kids don't even know when they've got it good. I mean, even being in your 40s isn't that bad
Just remember in the US these days 36 is middle age.
... for now.
Pov: You're leaving your youth behind
The optimal age is 28. It's late enough that you may at least be hitting a stride professionally (though don't stress too much if you're not), you've chilled out a bit from your earlier 20's, and your body (generally) hasn't begun to betray you yet.
25-35 is a great time. I moved cities and changed careers in my late 20's, and pivoted again in my early 30's, and it was a good reset to build on lessons learned and undoing past mistakes, while having the youth and energy to really enjoy myself and actually choose a path I was going to have fun with.
I'm enjoying my 40's a lot, but I look back fondly on that 25-35 period as being both fun in itself and setting me up for a good 30's and 40's (and possibly further).
The 'optimal' age is whatever age you are right now, no matter what state you're in, and I'm a miserable old bastard. Otherwise, apart from that one moment, you're always living with either hope or regret.
41 here, I was there too. It's not that bad, just take care of yourself now. At your age I ate fast food, never exercised, and basically lived on caffeine, nicotine, and stress endorphins from working all the time. Now at my last check up, I'm overweight, my knees are shot, my back hurts all the time, and I have chronic acid reflux.
You are young enough that you can get a head start on aging, what you should do daily is exercise, eat healthy, and take some personal time/mental health time for yourself everyday to reduce stress. You don't want to end up like me and be facing a huge uphill battle to get healthy.
Ah yes, the old quarter-century crisis. We got another one here, Bob, send em the welcome package. (The welcome package is multi-vitamins and sore knees)
I remember 25. I still felt alive and didn't have chronic pain randomly appearing in various parts of my body.
Praise saint ibuprofen.
If it makes you feel any better, the age you are right now is the youngest you'll ever be.
wait until you are at your 40s and things take about 10x more time to heal
I’d literally suck the youth out of 25 year olds like a vampire to be 25 again.
TIL Peter Thiel has a Lemmy account.
Have you tried sucking a 25 year old to test it? You never know unless you try.
Do you know a willing 25 year old?
Sadly no
How about any 25 year olds who are desperate for a quick buck? /s
Now we're talking
me👴irl
(Turned 37; I'm precambric or whatever you call it)
Ok boomer
Back in my day we used to be bananas and we liked it
Banana in Bio ☝️
I'm pushing 50, fuck you.
Edit: I should mention, I had the same reaction as you at the same time.
What, were you hoping Leo would give you one last chance?
What does this mean? Is it a reference to something?
I assume it's a reference to Leonardo DiCaprio.
Me, 45: is somebody whose life has been on a downward slide since 7, I'm with ya buddy.
Wait until you turn 25 for the second time
Literally nothing good happened to me after 30 so enjoy yourself bro
Idk late 30s and buzzing - I think for myself it’s a mindset plus healthy enough lifestyle. And moving my ass daily a lot.
Why ?! The quarter of century ! You will to have such a cool age for the next 25 years when you will turn half a century old.
Same
Boohoo. I'm going to be 32 and my knees hurt.