I was reading a (slightly) old issue of Cleo Australia and one article, ’28 is the Perfect Age’ stood out to me. (Oh and how cool is the cover? This was the first issue in Cleo’s ‘new look’ and I think it’s great!)
The article wrote about a recent survey that was taken of 4,000 women, and it seemed that 28 was the age where they were the most happy, confident, secure in their relationships, friendships, income and career. Cleo put this to the test asking readers what their ‘perfect’ age was, and sure enough, the average was 28.3.
I’m intrigued! I had always heard the whole “women are the best in their early 30s” because the 20′s are all about discovery, etc, and 30 is when everything falls into place.
What do you think of this research? For my older readers, would you agree with this? What was life like at 28? I’ll have to say that by 28 I hope to have my life sorted (career-wise, etc.) so I would love if this age-old saying is somewhat true.
In the meantime, this got me thinking about what age of my life I was the happiest so far. I know most of my readers are not 28 yet, so if you’re younger – what age did you feel was your ‘best’ so far? I think mine would be a toss up between this past year (being 20/21) or when I was 15. … But I definitely know the best is yet to come! ;)
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I definitely love being around 20. I feel like my life just begins, so much things to do and to discover, this is really exciting ! Being young and without committments is great :p
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Ooh I love it too… I think I’ll love 21 even more, it is the “official” adult age… We shall see where life takes me :-P
Unfortunately I have commitments already! :-P
Good news. I will be 28 in less than a months :) I can say I was the most happy and I had the best time of my life when I was 26 years.
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Ooh are you a December baby, then? Hope this will be YOUR year! :)
So far, the 30′s have been great (I’m 31). I feel a LOT more confident and comfortable in my own skin than I did in my 20′s. I sometimes look back on those commitment-free days of my early 20′s, but the honest truth is my life is so much more fulfilling now than it was at that time. I’m completely happy RIGHT NOW. :D
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Thanks so awesome, Amanda! I’m really happy to hear life is going well! I agree with you, though. Even though I’m barely in my 20s I know that the wisdom and experience I will (hopefully) gain by the time I’m in my 30s will make life so much happier and “whole”, especially I think around that age we all tend to have our life “sorted”, ie, career-wise, knowing who are true friends are, relationships, stronger morals, emotional strength, and so on! The 20s are still about discovering and learning!
Can’t wait ’til I’m 30, but I’ll just enjoy “exploring” life for now ;)
Absolutely. To everything you said! :)
I think the people who are happiest are the ones who took the time to savor every stage of their life, no matter which point they’re currently at.
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28 was my perfect age. I met my wonderful husband at that age, not that meeting a man makes that age perfect! But before 28, my life was one big roller coaster, careeer wise, relationships, self-esteem etc. things just fall into place at 28 and I’ve never looked back!!!!
That’s so great, Ruth! I’m so happy to hear life is going great! :D
i believe so…for myself, around 27 onwards would be the best ME’s in my life! Lolz
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Oooh, so the ’28′ myth seems to be right for you! That’s great. I’m sure your beautiful little baby had to do with it, no? ;) ;)
yup! and hubby too! :)
I was really happy when i was 22 (now i’m 23) but looking back it should’ve been the worst year of my life.i think it’s more of your mindset.I just decided to be really happy that year and nothing else could affect me then.
That’s really commendable, Kip! I agree it’s a mindset (or strength?) in some aspects but we’re only human, if something bad happens we do tend to take awhile to deal with it. :( I’m really glad you have such a great outlook though, I too find that this past year, even though some tough things happened, I knew deep down (or perhaps it was a ‘mindset’?) that everything happens for a reason and I’ll learn a lot from it, and I sure did!
I’m really interested to know how you decided to be really happy that year, what did you do? I think the whole topic of “the pursuit of happiness” and “what is being happy” is really interesting, would love to hear your thoughts! :D
I am in my best age right now, 22, I wanted to be Forever21, cause I love Forever21, but I guess that´s not gonna happen :P And I AM having the time of my life right now, spending a lot of time with my friends and family, getting to know myself and looking for my path etc, I love it! I do hope it gets better and better though :D
Aw that’s so great, Rosa! And yes, it will get better and better! The 20s are so fun, not to mention all about discovery and ‘finding your path’ like you said. Haha I remember before I turned 21 I would say, Forget Forever21, I want to be Forever20! But 21 is pretty good too :-P
Thanks Renne I really hope for a perfect year because this one with 27 was really terrible. Actually I start feeling strange since my 22 birthday, after that I didn’t want to count the years :)
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I’m sorry to hear this year was terrible, Tavia. :( I hope things get sorted out and you can have your best year ever, and don’t worry about counting the years, as you get wiser every year! And plus, age is only a number, right? :)
I’ve been having depression since i was 18 and didn’t know what was being happy anymore.
But i had a lovely birthday when i turned 22 and I was feeling really good that day and decided that this was going to be a great, fun year.
My dad passed away that year and my first job was very stressful.
But somehow every parts of me believed this was still a great year and it helped me to really face my loss and grieve without falling apart.
For me, happiness was so rare that once i felt it, i just refused to let it go.
Wow Kip, I’m sorry you had a tough year. I commend you for staying so strong and adamant on being happy! Stuff like that can break people (although understandbly). My deepest condolences to you and your family. I’m very glad you have decided to stay happy now, you are really inspirational. You sound like an amazing person! :)
I have to say 17 (year 12 – I’m born in november). I had just begun a great relationship with my current partner, enjoyed school and had finally established a stable friendship group. High school life was insulated and I didn’t have to worry about the pressures of money, university and the real world. BTW I’m 19.
I’m glad I chanced upon your website thru facebook. I love your post on How to start building self-esteem coz believe it or not, at 28, I am still having self-esteem issues. I really hope some day things will fall into place for me. I really do. Thank you for this!
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