Happiest Age?

**SteveB** · 02-02-16, 11:55

A UK study suggests people aged 65 to 79 are the 'happiest of all'

Those aged 45 to 59 reported the lowest levels of life satisfaction, with men on average less satisfied than women.

One possible reason for the lower happiness and well-being scores among the 45 to 59 age group might be the burden of having to care for children and elderly parents at the same time.

Happiness and well-being dropped off again in those over 80, with researchers suggesting this could be down to personal circumstances such as poor health, living alone and feelings of loneliness.

The over-90 age group reported by far the lowest levels of feeling their life was worthwhile, even though their reported levels of happiness and life satisfaction were comparable to those in their 20s and 30s.

However, I still like, and believe, Gene Kelly’s quote that no-one can jump as high as they could when they were twenty-one. He was referring to dancing but it applies to most other things as well.

**alcatel** · 02-02-16, 12:51

The happiest age is the age you are today.
The past is a chimera, a figment of your imagination.
The future is hazy and may evaporated if you step in front of a bus.

In the immortal words of Ivor Callely, quoting from that guru, Kung fu Panda.
The past is history.
The future's a mystery.
We only have the gift of today--that's why we call it the present.

**tom sand** · 02-02-16, 21:18

so far in my life
the happiest time was when i was a kid
every thing else
sucks ass
so far anyway
when was your happiest time steve

**SteveB** · 02-02-16, 21:36

Originally Posted by tom sand

so far in my life
the happiest time was when i was a kid
every thing else
sucks ass
so far anyway
when was your happiest time steve

I suppose like you when I was a kid.
Playing on my father's farm with my mates, not a care in the world.

**Floki** · 03-02-16, 16:12

At this moment of time, you are the oldest you have ever been and the youngest you'll ever be.
So make the best of it and give less shit.

**robbie9** · 03-02-16, 19:17

"65-79" maybe because there pensioners

**Meursault** · 03-02-16, 20:00

**mr gear** · 03-02-16, 20:04

I think the age between 18 and 25 not a care in the world ...out 3 nites the weekend still get up for work no problem..
Do 1 nite now I'm fucked for days

**dragonjay** · 03-02-16, 23:01

I don't care about age as long as I still get a boner in the morning

**f1 away** · 03-02-16, 23:05

It all works now
To keep the bills paid
School was the best days

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