Groundhog Day hypothetical

[JonathanW]

Which 8-10 year period would you be the most happy getting stuck into?
And no, you can't do things like bet on a bunch of sporting events because you know who won them.
Just talking about your quality of life during that period.

And I realize for YOU, that the comments I have next to each range may not apply to you (e.g. you had kids at 20 instead of 30), still base your answer on the AGE and not the comments.

If you want to be more precise (e.g. 32-37 when first had kids; or 18-21 loved college but hated HS) feel free to add in comments.

 

[funKYcat75]

This time (50) is the best. Kids are old enough to do stuff on their own if they want, some are grown and have their own kids, more free time than ever before, and I'm not broke. Good times.

 

[the nail at the foul line]

I'm different than most but I would say 50 to 60 so far.

I finally grew up.

 

[GeraldV]

High school, college, & law school were easily the best years of my life.

 

[JonathanW]

I'm different than most but I would say 50 to 60 so far.

I finally grew up.

My situation may be unique, but halfway thru (so 50-55) has by far been my suckiest period. No other is even close.

 

[warrior-cat]

19-22 years old, 1976-79 my first 3 years in the military and stationed in Frankfort and Hanau Germany. I ran the streets with no real responsibilities other than my oath of service.

A close second would be 1997-2000. Dating and then marrying my wife. Not to say our time after marrying her in 2000 has been bad, on the contrary, we are doing very well together, but when dating we had a lot more fun.

 

[warrior-cat]

I'm different than most but I would say 50 to 60 so far.

I finally grew up.

Growing up sucks, I have not gotten there yet.

 

[Ron Mehico]

22-29 were incredibly amazing and magical years that are hard for me to say no to, but I don’t think I could wish away my kids, so I guess I’d say now (40-50) but I sure have a shit ton more stress than I ever did.