I'm in the middle of mine. I'm 49. Finished the menopause (YAY) and yesterday I bought a monster motorbike I can barely get on. It's a Suzuki GSXR 750. I've wanted one since I passed my test nearly 25 years ago. Yes, I am having lessons! But in all seriousness, my mid life crisis probably started with a breakdown about 18 months ago, which led me to this site, and I'm gradually making my way out and up, with the help of friends on here, my meds, therapy and my new bike (even f it scares me a little!). What I'm trying to say is that it's not all bad, and has its good times too. Like I did the comparison thing and ended up resolving a lot of old baggage and history. Like the tide at sea, it goes in, it comes out....