Passion, I think that if you're going out, controlling your drinking, and just looking (like you said, who doesn't? I get yelled at it quite a bit. I should learn to look when I'm alone, I guess ) I don't think there is much harm. It's not like it's illegal to have fun. So what if you're almost 40? That doesn't mean you're not allowed to do things you enjoy. I went out with my aunt a few months ago (I am 22 and she is over 40) and I can say she out-partied me big time. As long as you don't lose control of yourself, and are having fun, just what is wrong with it?