Current Events > 30s is objectively the age where people are the worst

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Too old to be young but too old to be young... its a bad sight to see.

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men in their 50s seem unhinged
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i noticed sir and gentleman started happening at 30. I wasnt identified as the guy or young man over there anymore.


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I got a permanent condition at 31 where both my balls hurt

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HBOSS posted...

i noticed sir and gentleman started happening at 30. I wasnt identified as the guy or young man over there anymore.

I've noticed this on my trip. I'm 29. I got sir before but it was always from waitstaff and as a term of endearment teachers and friends, now it's coming from younger strangers and it has me feeling some type of way.

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Anybody acting out of pocket in their thirties and beyond obviously haven't learned the lessons your twenties are supposed to teach you.

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berlyman101 posted...

I've noticed this on my trip. I'm 29. I got sir before but it was always from waitstaff and as a term of endearment teachers and friends, now it's coming from younger strangers and it has me feeling some type of way.

I get it from babysitting a lot. It's weird. 15 years ago I was a drug addled punk kid wearing all black and jamming out in rock bands

Now I'm fucking "sir"

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Women: 20s & 40s
Men: 30s & 50s

From my experience, checks out.

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berlyman101 posted...

I've noticed this on my trip. I'm 29. I got sir before but it was always from waitstaff and as a term of endearment teachers and friends, now it's coming from younger strangers and it has me feeling some type of way.

Been getting it at work with younger new hires, at first it was weird now its like, yeah you better call me sir
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It's different for everyone and we all perceive the age groups with very different lenses. I think if you're shitty in your 30s, you better turn that shit around now tho. It's only harder as time passes

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Smackems posted...

I get it from babysitting a lot. It's weird. 15 years ago I was a drug addled punk kid wearing all black and jamming out in rock bands

Now I'm fucking "sir"

Yeah, it's crazy how that works.

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Yeah Im 31 and last year I was in a meeting for the first time where they talked about trying to figure out what young people think and no one thought to ask me

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A grubhub driver dropped off my food and said here you go Mister :(

29 isnt mister territory is it?

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God_Of_Entirety posted...

Too old to be young but too old to be young... its a bad sight to see.

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Yeah, but they're not too young to be old :3

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No. Middle school.

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Im in my mid 30s and I still get carded when I buy booze. Shits weird. They must get some horrid looking 17 year olds trying to score alcohol.

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As someone going through the second half of their twenties, I've treasured my 30s friends, because the 25-30 crowd is insufferable for the most part. I've always considered myself to be an extrovert, but these years have made me seriously reconsider that lifestyle. The majority of people in this age demo tend to fall into three categories:

1) The people who, to paraphrase Queen, "Want it all - and want it NOW". They want their marriage, kids and picket fences, damn it, and they want them yesterday. While ambition is fine and good, people in this group tend to lose their ability to just relax and enjoy the little things, and are no fun to hang around as a result.

2) The people who decided to go off the deep end as soon as they had a taste of adulthood. If you try to hang with them, they'll want to hop across every bar in a 5-mile radius and indulge in their drug(s) of choice all along the way. Pass.

3) The people who decided to become shut-ins after their teen/college years and consider Netflix their main hobby. Looking at the first two groups, can ya blame them?

From personal experience, it seems like 32-33 is the sweet spot where people start acting fuckin' normal again. So I can't agree with the thread premise here, but hey - everyone's experiences are different.

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Late 20s is trash too
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I'm 30 and my back is killing me. So agree.

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Noumena posted...

men in their 50s seem unhinged

and male teenagers...

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TomNook20 posted...

I'm 30 and my back is killing me. So agree.

Damn, that's young for bad back pain. Did you play a hard contact sport or something?

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You need a fucking "no" on there bro--everyone's voting "not sure" but they really mean "no."

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my back has been killing me since early 20s

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indica posted...

You need a fucking "no" on there bro--everyone's voting "not sure" but they really mean "no."

No.

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As a man in his early 40s, the worst age for men is the late 40s.
Some try to recapture their youth, which is pathetic. Grown men in clubs, chatting up 20nuear olds, grow up FFS.
Others suddenly discover new get fit hobbies because after 50 years of not giving a shit about their bodies, now they're scared of dropping dead... No one wants to see a 50 year old man's ass in cycling shorts Terry, drive to work and stop moaning about your fucking knees..

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God_Of_Entirety posted...

Late 20s is trash too

thats god tier

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God_Of_Entirety posted...

No.

That's all I was asking for

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indica posted...

and male teenagers...

yeah...
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As someone in their early 30s...

For the younger folks here, I really hope you figure out your life sooner than later. Don't waste it. Time really flies. You're getting older, and so are your parents. It's okay to make mistakes and change career paths, but the sooner the better. Enjoy your early 20s, but at least start getting really serious in your mid 20s. 30s will creep up on you in no time and you're going to have a lot more expectations and responsibilities to fill, not to mention your biological clock is ticking--if you want to have kids. By the time you are in your 30-40s, your parents are already 60-70 range, and that's basically the average life expectancy.. Spend time with your parents as much as you can. You never know what can happen the next day.

Life doesn't always work out the way you want to. I was hoping to get into a serious relationship and settle by 30 with kids and a house before my mid 30s, but that hasn't happened.(relationship part).

And take of your body. You can't expect to eat the same foods every decade and think you're gonna be in the same shape. Your metabolism will start to slow a little bit, and your body just can' stomach certain things. Absolutely eat healthy and exercise 3-6x a week. It will be your savior in the long run and reduce complications when you get to old age. Go to your doctor for annual physicals and dentist check ups too. If you feel like something is off, go to the doctor. God forbid you get something like cancer. But the earlier you detect it, the better

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God_Of_Entirety posted...

Too old to be young but too old to be young.

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DravenRainrix posted...

Others suddenly discover new get fit hobbies because after 50 years of not giving a shit about their bodies, now they're scared of dropping dead... No one wants to see a 50 year old man's ass in cycling shorts Terry, drive to work and stop moaning about your fucking knees..

Oof I did this at 30 my apologies

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My 30s have been the best time of my life. Same looks as my 20s, but with a lot more money to buy whatever I want, travel wherever I want, and a shit ton more confidence as a woman.

TheCodeisBosco posted...

The people who decided to go off the deep end as soon as they had a taste of adulthood. If you try to hang with them, they'll want to hop across every bar in a 5-mile radius and indulge in their drug(s) of choice all along the way. Pass.

This was basically me from 15 - 25.

TheCodeisBosco posted...

3) The people who decided to become shut-ins after their teen/college years and consider Netflix their main hobby. Looking at the first two groups, can ya blame them?

This is me now at 34.

My wife was the same in her early 20's for number 2, but is now number 1 at 29.

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I think, if you aren't either really ahead of the curve or really fucking up, the early - mid 30s is when a man should really be hitting his stride.

Married, family, career, etc.

Esrac posted...

I think, if you aren't either really ahead of the curve or really fucking up, the early - mid 30s is when a man should really be hitting his stride.

Married, family, career, etc.

I dunno. It should but ive seen people fall apart even having what life should be. Previously married, family visits, lost industry are normal to hear these days.

My take is a formula for burnout. I think folks shouldnt settle in marriage, family, career, etc. You have to give some effort & time for it all. Keep & sustain marriage as a couple. Raise family. Productive & rewarding career. Routine becomes a lifestyle and not everybody around can accept that. If its not enough, i think you lose them. Too selfish, not enough time, and whatever happens. We cant be everywhere at once and priorities are being juggled constantly.

Two things off the top of my head are: Youre at work more than with your family & Youre with your family more than at work. Keeping it balanced can be a struggle

You make it work.

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That's mostly true for people who don't lift

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HBOSS posted...

I dunno. It should but ive seen people fall apart even having what life should be. Previously married, family visits, lost industry are normal to hear these days.

My take is a formula for burnout. I think folks shouldnt settle in marriage, family, career, etc. You have to give some effort & time for it all. Keep & sustain marriage as a couple. Raise family. Productive & rewarding career. Routine becomes a lifestyle and not everybody around can accept that. If its not enough, i think you lose them. Too selfish, not enough time, and whatever happens. We cant be everywhere at once and priorities are being juggled constantly.

Two things off the top of my head are: Youre at work more than with your family & Youre with your family more than at work. Keeping it balanced can be a struggle

You make it work.

Well, yeah, maintenance is important. What I'm saying is you should be getting those things established within your early-mid 30s.

My 30s have objectively been better than my 20s

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I have mixed opinions about my 30's so far... On the one hand I've never been more financially well off and am doing well in my career. That means earned independence, but also more responsibilities. I also have far less of a social life than I did in my 20's and my body's getting way out of shape. Overall my 30's are a net positive, so I don't think I have any room to complain, but I think I was happier in my teens and 20's. Close family members started getting sick and dying recently too...

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Cpt_Pineapple posted...

if you can't handle me at my worst you don't deserve me at my best

I'm good with that

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If I'm supposed to go downhill even more in my 30s I'm going to be a complete shitshow

Cleo_II posted...

My 30s have been the best time of my life. Same looks as my 20s, but with a lot more money to buy whatever I want, travel wherever I want, and a shit ton more confidence as a woman.

This but man

Im 34 and was loving my 30s except for COVID and everything getting shut down and restricted.

I still feel young in terms of my body and moving around but I have interesting experiences and knowledge, and money to play with and do interesting things and hobbies.

Just wish I had more time for life and didnt have to work so much

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Upp.
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God_Of_Entirety posted...

Too old to be young but too old to be young... its a bad sight to see.

not to mention the fact that theyre too old to be young

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