Middle-age and miserable
As I have entered into my middle years, I’ve found that I seem to have lost the spontaneity and sense of wonder that characterized the years that came before. The highs are not quite as high; the lows are more persistent. I’ve blamed these changes on years of poor decision making that had finally caught up with me. I don’t know if it’s a relief to discover that it may be normal to be miserable in the middle years.
According to an article in the Los Angeles Times, a recent study conducted by economists has shown that happiness follow a universal curve with the greatest level of bliss during the beginning and end of life. They found this was consistent around the globe.
Unless you feel that middle age misery is inevitable, different research shows that for those who are financially secure with a happy marital life, the middle years can be the happiest years.
