How do you avoid a midlife crisis?

DangZagnut · 2018-07-16T12:49:08+00:00

According to our detractors, I'm a man-child, so I'll never reach middle age. Booyah.

Wasted life? If anything my life is too exciting.

What is a wasted life? There's no goals. So whatever you want. It's like saying you played a video game and "wasted it". Life is a big open world sim you can do whatever you want in with your character. So live it up, don't live it up. It's your quarter.

WolfgangBreitweit · 2018-07-16T12:45:04+00:00

Have no "mid-life". Stay young. Stay interested and curious.

durkadurkamhdjihad · 2018-07-16T14:03:00+00:00

I think the midlife crisis is unavoidable, if one is paying attention. By most definitions I probably have had it made. I retired in my mid 30s, never married, no children, very well traveled, over 6ft, well built, educated, etc. Yet, I feel like I've just crossed through a midlife crisis. For the past couple of years I've been questioning different decisions I've made, such as whether or not I might have been happier staying on a career path, starting a family, etc. I think the human appetite for "MOAR!" is insatiable, and I say that as an extreme, by most standards, minimalist with OCD. I think the questioning is natural and conjures up the midlife crisis. The people who are ruined by it are the ones who come face to face with unbearable regret(s). The people, like me, for who it is just a short phase, are the ones who are able to reaffirm the major life choices with satisfaction.

UmbrellalikeWetness · 2018-07-16T14:44:32+00:00

Usually, a "mid life crisis" is just what women say is happening to men when they start having fun on their own and stop focusing on women.

Brothers, it's no crisis. 🤣🤣🤣

MadPreacher1AD · 2018-07-16T12:45:46+00:00

I don't feel that I've wasted my life. Every thing I experienced in the 49 years on this world was a valuable lesson I learned from.

My hobbies are pen and paper RPGs, tabletop wargaming, and video games.

I've been to 41 states and 1 foreign country.

Travel when you can and enjoy the experience.

Phantom_Spark · 2018-07-16T12:54:43+00:00

From what I see... a midlife crisis is tied to a shift or loss of identity. This typically happens when your kids become adults, you become divorced, or you retire.

Solution? For the things in your life that you know are coming, plan ahead.

If you know you’re coming up on retirement or kids moving out... plan for it. Plan your daily routine years in advance. You will likely have more free time and money. So investigate the things you can enjoy and literally plan out your days. What will be your routine that gets you up in the morning? It’s really that simple. Make it something you can really put yourself into and stick to it.

Other than that? Be flexible to some change and look to challenge and enjoy yourself. Cheers!

sandwich2000 · 2018-07-16T16:27:59+00:00

Don't ever use this phrase "Midlife Crisis". It's a total SHAME tactic to get you back on the plantation. It doesn't exist and is in the same category for shaming men doing cool shit with their hard earned $$$.

Mojo_666 · 2018-07-16T12:58:43+00:00

I never had a mid life crisis but I got divorced just in time. That’s the only thing that would have freaked me out I am sure.

anongogogo · 2018-07-16T15:06:56+00:00

What is midlife crisis? If you enjoy the things you do and are happy doing it. How is that wasted life?

redditloginfail · 2018-07-16T15:54:00+00:00

Great answers here. Basically don't live the first half of your life miserably, expecting it to get better or that a woman will eventually respect you. Gotta live the life you want every day.

MTP2148 · 2018-07-18T22:08:56+00:00

By not getting married. The 'mid-life crisis' is just a man's reaction to his realization that he's been fukked and cucked his whole life. He just knows that a new Corvette is better that a murder/suicide.

EldritchSaffroN · 2018-07-17T06:19:05+00:00

Only you will make you feel like you've wasted your life.

Only you know what that looks like and how best to prevent it.

For me it would be not trying to make my dreams a reality.

It really depends on what you want for yourself.

Title	How do you avoid a midlife crisis?
Author	MalgusChaos
Upvotes	8
Comments	15
Date	July 16, 2018 12:41 PM UTC (8 years ago)
Subreddit	Posted in /r/MGTOW
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