What does middle aged mean to you?

[Exterous]

I realized my definition is more related to my age than appropriate usage. I caught myself yesterday using "middle aged" to describe someone ~8 years older than I am despite me being in the official 'middle aged' grouping

 

[lxskllr]

40-50. That's the average lifespan/2.

 

[IronWing]

It’s that look of perpetual constipation.

 

[highland145]

It’s that look of perpetual constipation.

That's the same look when my back's on vacation but it still applies I guess.

 

[mikeymikec]

Old enough to have made a few mistakes (as an adult) you'll regret for some time
Old enough to understand, admit and accept the consequences of your actions

Old enough that many of your similar-age friends are settling down and having kids?

 

[Herr Kutz]

25-35.
>35 = old.

 

[nakedfrog]

40-50. That's the average lifespan/2.

25-35.
>35 = old.

 

[Fritzo]

Official definition is a person between 45-65.

I'm 48 and officially middle aged, but I still feel like I'm 25, so I guess that counts for something

 

[lxskllr]

, but I still feel like I'm 25, so I guess that counts for something

Early onset dementia. Always sad to see :^(

 

[Fritzo]

Early onset dementia. Always sad to see :^(

I'm still gaming, know all the memes, and stay up jamming to 2am. My 19 year old gets cranky if he's not in bed by 10:30

 

[nakedfrog]

Official definition is a person between 45-65.

I'm 48 and officially middle aged, but I still feel like I'm 25, so I guess that counts for something

I'll be cool with this definition for a few years.

But a few weeks back, not only did I get carded buying beer, but the cashier said "huh, I wouldn't have guessed that" when she saw how old I am, and a friend's wife guessed my age at 27 recently. So I'm probably doing alright.

 

[Fritzo]

I'll be cool with this definition for a few years.

But a few weeks back, not only did I get carded buying beer, but the cashier said "huh, I wouldn't have guessed that" when she saw how old I am, and a friend's wife guessed my age at 27 recently. So I'm probably doing alright.

Actual conversation last May at a doctor physical:

Me: *wiping face off after treadmill test* Well, how'd I do?
Doctor: Well, your blood pressure is 120/70, your pulse maxed out at 118bpm, cholesterol is 180, and the other stats put your physical age at about 34 years old. I wish I was that healthy...what's your secret?"
Wife: Are you hitting on him or examining him???

 

[snoopy7548]

Probably around 40-55, but I feel like 55 is stretching it a bit.

 

[Red Squirrel]

I'd say between 40 and 50. People tend to live up to around 80 and some make it to 100.

I'm 32 and it kind of hit me that I really am getting old. Like when I turned from teenager to adult I would kind of jokingly say I'm getting old. But now I'm REALLY getting old. Time goes by faster at an exponential rate, so I'm technically way beyond the half way point in life as far as perceived time. But if I double my age that brings me to 64. Literally an old gray beard. It's crazy when I think about it.

 

[Mr.IncrediblyBored]

There should be a better term for that period right before senior-citizen age, which is what middle age really is. Life expectancy is, what, 80 years old? Calling 46 the start of middle age is silly.

Probably around 40-55, but I feel like 55 is stretching it a bit.

Sounds about right.

 

[snoopy7548]

I'd say between 40 and 50. People tend to live up to around 80 and some make it to 100.

I'm 32 and it kind of hit me that I really am getting old. Like when I turned from teenager to adult I would kind of jokingly say I'm getting old. But now I'm REALLY getting old. Time goes by faster at an exponential rate, so I'm technically way beyond the half way point in life as far as perceived time. But if I double my age that brings me to 64. Literally an old gray beard. It's crazy when I think about it.

Pretty soon you'll be Gray Squirrel!

 

[lxskllr]

Pretty soon you'll be Gray Squirrel!

Not if he doesn't slack on soul collection.

 

[Red Squirrel]

Not if he doesn't slack on soul collection.

Yeah need to stay on top of that if I want to stay red!

 

[BoomerD]

Never trust ANYONE over 30.

 

[nakedfrog]

Never trust ANYONE over 30.

But you're over 30, so how can I trust this statement?

 

[IronWing]

But you're over 30, so how can I trust this statement?

He's more than thirty over thirty. His second thirty years cancels out the first.

That phrase made some sense back when it was coined and makes some sense now but when I was coming of age with a bunch of Alex Keatons, it was totally turned on its head.

 

[Paladin3]

I'm 50 now and starting to feel it physically. Mentally and attitude I feel much younger, until I walk past a mirror and do a double take because I think I see my father reflected in it. I'm afraid of being on the downside of my middle aged years.

 

[BoomerD]

But you're over 30, so how can I trust this statement?

Trust me...would I lie to you?

 

[BurnItDwn]

It depends on which country.

Middle Aged in Somalia is like ... 25.

 

[nakedfrog]

Trust me...would I lie to you?

I would definitely trust you to lie to me.