40-Something Is The New 20-Something — But Not For The Reasons You Might Think

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40-Something Is The New 20-Something — But Not For The Reasons You Might Think
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Here I am, firmly settled in my 40s, and in many ways I feel like I did in my 20s. But it’s not because I feel young and carefree. And it’s not because I’m rocking the same DMB concert t-shirt or bootcut jeans I did in my 20s.

We’re either too busy or too scared to talk about it. In my 20s, I ignored all those questions with the demands of a consuming job as a lawyer in Big Law and weekends drinking in bars with friends. In my 40s, I find that I’m ignoring these questions with work responsibilities, my kids’ needs, doomscrolling on social media, and binge-watching/raging at the news.40 is also the new 20 because

of any kind. The trouble is, the intolerance for b.s. also makes you keenly aware of just how prevalent it is. It’s. I may not have the same naïve ideals, but I do have high expectations and lower tolerance for bullshit, which means I’m disappointed. A lot. In others, yes, but also myself sometimes. I’m pissed a lot. Like fucking ragey.

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