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      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.

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      These kids don’t even know when they’ve got it good. I mean, even being in your 40s isn’t that bad

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    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.

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      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.

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      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).

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    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.

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    Literally nothing good happened to me after 30 so enjoy yourself bro

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    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.

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    Idk late 30s and buzzing - I think for myself it’s a mindset plus healthy enough lifestyle. And moving my ass daily a lot.

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        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”

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          Then you shake yourself back into reality & remember, “…oh yeah, because I was hot & my dick worked.”

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          ~ 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.

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            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.

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            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.

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              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

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                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?!”

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                  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.

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              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.

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                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.

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          “Oh, right, I could get hard without supplements and my bowl movements were so normal I took them for granted”

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            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.

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                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.

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                  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!

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    Child, please.

    Enjoy those knees while you can.

    Source: Old enough to have a 25 year old kid.