Is it True That Life Begins At 40?

life begins really at any age, I think 50 or even 60 is the new 40 these days. I think this sayings comes from way back when people got married about 20 years old and had there children then as well. then by the time the children are grown up you would be at hte age of about 40, hence life begins at 40. Children flown the nest and that would mean you and husband could now do all the things you want to and have the money to do it with. now people like to live a bit before they settle down, so now people are starting there families in there late thirties. Hope this helps you

Life after 40 isn't much different than life after 30 in my opinion. I'm 52 and I can tell you that life after 50 is when all the fun begins...well, not really. After 50 is when you can look forward to going through "The change"...but your kids are usually grown and gone...you have a lot more freedom but get tired earlier in the evening, your memory gets funky, your hubby gets as forgetful as you so you have some really dumb arguments over who said what to whom when...but the kids are grown and gone...and in many cases there are grandchildren who are a joy and then they go home with those kids who are grown and gone.

I am 26 and my husband is 62. We are both different AGES but we don't really seem to notice. We both think that life is what people make it. Life may seem to start at 40 because times have changed for the previous generation. Things are now available to the over-40 crowd that were not available when they were younger, or that were not available to the over-40 crowds of previous generations. With all that is available now,. people probably think that life begins the moment they are born It varies from generation to generation.

I think many people say that because when you approach 40, it often seems like half your life is gone and if you haven't done some or all of what you dreamed you'd do by then, it's a little unnerving. I passed 40 a while back and will be 50 in December. Somehow 50 doesn't seem to bother me as much as 40 did. Maybe because I've come to terms more with my life at this point and I'm focused on building two businesses so I don't have time to dwell on my age. I think the best way to approach age is to appreciate the wisdom you've gained with age and use it to the best of your ability and set goals that you still want to achieve and focus on them and not a number that really doesn't have anything to do with who you are as a person.

I just turned forty this year myself. I am a married woman with a four year old son who will be five in September. I wouldn't say that I have made a drastic life change since turning over to forty. However I think that I have had my share of life experiences that are changing the way I look at things. It seems that after I turned forty I started viewing life differently. Life goes by quickly. I am trying to forgive and let go of petty things more and count my blessings. In a sense life could just be starting for me now.

hi eihdra on this question of your right now i cant say anything because i haven't reached till that age or even near to that so in my point of view we should accept all the stages of our life at different age we should enjoy our life to the fullest at every age

Well I hope so as I am only four years away from this myself! lol. But in all seriousness; as far as I am concerned, your life begins the split second you make a conscientious decision for it to do so! Age is irrelevant and it all comes down to your own beliefs concerning where you are in your life, who you are in your life and where you wish to be now and in the future. It all comes down to us personally. What the mind believes the body achieves! I have stated this so many times on this site it's not funny. But it IS true!

I've got about five more years before I hit 40. And, I'm hopefully optimistic that the old saying is true. Mostly I think people say that life begins at forty cause the little children are all grown up and we have more time for ourselves and our career or personal pursuits. We'll see!

The reason people say that life begins at 40 is because usually when people start a family they are pretty young so by the time they reach the age of 40, most of the kids will be grown or close to it. So the parents have more freedom to do what they want to do. Also if you are a woman, which from your avatar I will presume you are, you start to go through a change of life. Maybe not quite yet at 40 but soon after. Then you can't get pregnant and so some women are referring to that after 40, being free and not have to worry about it. Some men go through menopause as well and some of them change their lifestyles so they feel freer. Alrighty then, talk to you later my friend, Have a good day, Chris

I think life gets better as we age. Once we've reached a certain point - middle age usually - we realize that what others think isn't as important as we once thought. We realize that family and close friends are the important things; relationships are more important than acquiring things or fame. For many this thought process begins around 40. I'm 56 now, and even though I have many physical ailments, I think each year is better than the last.

hi eihdra! well, i'll be 45 in October, and yet my friends tell me am like 30, wow! But kidding aside, when your in the 40's, your life has more substance than you think. Like you're more honest and confident with yourself, more liberal in your ideas, more patient, more caring and nurturing. Personally, I may not be that fulfilled in terms of family as am not married nor have kids, but there are relationships that I've learned to value as I now go through my 40's. I should say am happy being in my 40's. Am sure you will too! Just live life and be happy!

I am 39 too. I am with you in wanting to know. I however will say 40 is not what it was a while ago. I am not afraid of being 39 or 40. Any age I am is the right age for me.

I have read about this many times but i don't know if this is true.Some say its just for men but i thibk it would depend on the man.I am on my nearly 40's too but i never think of that.I want to think i am still younger than my age

i dont think so. im 47 already theres no difference. the action is less when your 40's. less attractive also hahaha. the opportunity is lesser specially if you are looking for work. you can hardly find one. because the company's is looking for a younger one. though, we are more experience in many ways. in life and work. more matured i should say. i dont see any difference.

Hi, In my opinion, after 40 years of experience in earth makes us to live forward with thorough knowledge and wisdom. Then we might become settled and have a good financial background. So after 40 will be our time to spend with our family and dear ones.

Cheer up darling! By this September, I will have completed 36 and so like you I am nearing the completion of another decade of my life and entering the 40s…for me though I am looking forward to becoming even older (or mature, as you please). I have my own reasons though…life for me now is one roller-coaster ride with family and kids and office and just about everything thrown in with little time for my own. But by the time I near 50 (which is not too old to be sure) my son will be 25 and hopefully I will have more time for myself. I want to join a library, have a home-based job, spend time on voluntary work, travel and so much. Physically I am preparing myself to stay fit (that is a must) and financially too, I am saving. So nothing to worry, just plan well and look forward to enjoying life. So for me atleast, I hope my life to begin as I want it as I turn 40 or more

It is true that this saying came from a long time ago. Actually not too long as it used to be if you made it to 40 your were considered quite old. But let me give you my experience. I am 67. At about 38 I discovered that all it took for me to be out of breath was to walk across the room and sit in my easy chair. I set all day at work and then came home and did the same in the evening. I considered myself way to young for that so begin a walk/jog exercise program. Over time I worked up to 3 miles a day jogging. At about 42 I had the opportunity to play in a men's soccer league. Now this was a challenge because most of the other men on the team were in there 20's or 30's but I gave it a try. During my early 40's I was in the best shape of my life. Then a project came along and I was forced to stop that and never got back to it. I can say from my experience 40 was a dividing point for me but it was all good. You are old enough to know what life is all about and still young enough to do something about it. Truly what used to be considered mid life is no longer 40. If you have taken good care of yourself and have had good health both your 50's and 60's can still be the very best time in your life. And for more and more people even their 70’s are great. So there is nothing magic about turning 40. By today's standards you are still quite young. As for a change of direction...that is up to you but if that is what you want you can do it. Many people have changed the whole direction of there life after 40 because they finally have figured out what is really important to them. And they were never happier. Most importantly you will not make the same mistakes because the experience you have will not let you. And even if you do you will come to realize it makes no difference at all.

I do not know how and when that quote started... but i feel that it is giving hope to those who are nearing menopause (for women)... and mid life crisis (for men)... maybe that is why they always say Life Begins at 40... different set of changes will be felt and it is up to the person how to face those changes... But i believe life begins when we want it to begin... and no age will determine that...

I believe that life begins with each moment we live, and with each day we start and live. 40 is a nice age as I am 39 now. Napoleon Hill wrote on his book Think and Grow rich that for a lot of men 50 was crucial and they started new business and adventures. Maybe is best to make each day count.

[i]I always encounter this saying,but I don't believed it. For me Life begins during our birth LOL. I dont know why they always said that it keeps my mind puzzled hehehehe.[/i]