Happiness?

Discussion in 'Human Science' started by sculptor, May 17, 2016.

  1. DaveC426913 Valued Senior Member

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    I suspect the trough in the early 50's is the overlap of a number of factors.
    - kids are too old to be much fun anyore, but not too old to still be very expensive
    - career potential has peaked, age begins to become a liability
    - income has peaked and may begin downslide, yet expenses are still on rise (gotta pay down that mortage and those college tuitions)
    - health has peaked, mortality looms, your best years are behind you
    - kanoodling is limited to Christmas and birthdays.
     
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  3. DaveC426913 Valued Senior Member

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    Another way to look at it, rather than one trough, is as two peaks.

    Young: full of energy, plans and potential.
    Old: few responsibilities, effort has balanced ability.
    In between: energy and hopes waning while pressure of work rising.

    And even another way:
    Young: you're the recipient of help and support (from parents, etc.).
    Old: you're the recepient of help and supprt (from children, etc.).
    In-between: you're the source of help and support (for both parents and children).
     
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  5. cluelusshusbund + Public Dilemma + Valued Senior Member

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    Heres a funy video concernin "kanoodling"

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    When i was in my teens i knew for sure it was time for me to leave home cause mom gifted me wit a suitcase to pack my clothes an a watch so i woudnt miss my bus

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