Extreme change at the age of 34

Recent research has shown that there is a new crisis. Its called the quarter life crisis. The quarter life crisis tends to hit late twenties to early 30's. I think it has alot to do with lifestyles of today. People are placed under so much stress that they really start to consider their options alot earlier than before. A whole rehash of their life can be involved. This includes relationships, career and family. Much like the mid life crisis the quarter life crisis tends to turn everything upside down, except just a little earlier. Check out http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quarter-life_crisis

Usually it's 29 when a change occurs. It's one of the significant astrological cycles people go through. Another one is age 40 - the midlife crisis. Around the age of 29 it is known as the Saturn return. Usually it's at this time 'children' become adults. You go through your 20's as if you are still a teenager, not quite grown up. Then you have this major evaluation and take bigger steps in life. It is not unusual for this change to take place in your early 30's. Having said this, there was possibly a lead up to this major change when you hit 34, like you may have been thinking of changing your job, wanting better opportunities for yourself. Maybe you started thinking about moving towns, moving to another city, or travelling overseas. Around this Saturn return, many people make major changes in their lives. If you married young, you may start thinking - No this is not for me and do something about it. It's a time to Get Real and take command of your life. Hope this helps.

No not for me at thirty four but at at thirty five I suddenly realised I was in late thirties and nearing forty so I made some major changes. I followed my heart and my dream and left everything material behind and started afresh in a new place by the sea which was always a childhood dream. I was blessed at forty with a son, they do say life begins and I personally haven't looked back. I left a lot behind but kept in contact with true friends and family and am happier now than I have ever been. Ellie :D

Well, I am currently 34 so you could say that I have some first hand knowledge. I think that as we reach our mid 30's, we reach a level of maturity and understanding of ourselves that cause us to want to make changes from our twenty something days. We may find that we are not so compatible with our partners or careers. We may decide to take up a health regime and take life more seriously. I don't believe this evolution to be a premature mid life crisis but more the mid thirtysomething moment of clarity. Could one safely say that each phase of a person's life precipitates change?