FabSwingers.com forum: Have the middle aged inherited the earth?

By *rontier Psychiatrist OP Man
over a year ago

Coventry

In my line of work of we have to handle a fair few of the traveling revellers on a weekend in some of the cities. One of my colleagues said to me it's the 40+ who are the most trouble he finds. Then looking around most of the people we are having to deal with are at least 30+. I've started noticing this too on nights out. Not half as many 18-25 outs anymore. So it got me thinking has the middle aged inherited the earth (or at least the pubs on a Fri/Sat night)? If so, why? I assume they're the only ones who have the money to + free time due to children who are older/adults?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Trouble in what context?

I guess it's like every generation before. You get to a certain age, and if you've been smart or a little lucky you have more to spend and time off!

Though you also get to the stage where doing far more meaningful things matter more?

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

We're no trouble on a night out but I suppose we're not middle aged either.

I think a lot of middle aged people are reluctant to let go of their youth

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"We're no trouble on a night out but I suppose we're not middle aged either.

I think a lot of middle aged people are reluctant to let go of their youth "

I think the term is overused, just like that awful working class term?

As for letting go? Maybe its behaving with dignity that matters? I probably should stop doing lots of things, based on peoples age perceptions, but I'm fortunate to be well enough to do them,so I still do and enjoy all sorts?

As for causing trouble? That's not exclusive to any age and is generally alcohol fuelled!!

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

I'm not a fan of the associations around the term middle aged and I think dignity is possible in almost all things

We should probably stop doing lots of things based on age perceptions too, once you hit 60 you're supposed to cover up and shut up apparently.

However I don't think it's a good idea to do things just because you feel they make you look young/er. That's what I mean by not letting go of your youth. I don't think you should ever let go of your "youthfulness" though.

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

Maybe it's a reflection on creatures of habit. A growing number of younger people are drinking less. We're also having less sex as a nation, so some are possibly trying to repeat what they used to do, in their youth.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Maybe it's a reflection on creatures of habit. A growing number of younger people are drinking less. We're also having less sex as a nation, so some are possibly trying to repeat what they used to do, in their youth. "

I agree.

Seems to be that the youngsters these days are drinking, smoking and getting high less than the prior generation.

I think it's down to a mixture of growing up during a recession leading to less disposable income, technology becoming more pervasive hence portraying perfection as the norm (rise of gym culture as a result), demographic shift generally (greying of the UK population) and plain old fashion and tastes.

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