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nannafizz Fri 12-Mar-21 21:12:54

What was your favourite age to be? My family moved around a lot in my childhood & my adult years have been a bit stressful at times , so my absolute best years were 17 to 19 . I was at college . Life was full of fun , I had lots of friends , life just seemed perfect . I only wish I’d appreciated it more at the time!

sharon103 Tue 16-Mar-21 02:12:01

15 to 32 years old.

justwokeup Tue 16-Mar-21 01:55:23

Thirties, lovely DC still at home, buzzing house, enjoyed work, independent, enough money and felt in charge of my own life. Very blessed.

Yorki Tue 16-Mar-21 01:44:14

My best year was at 18. After that I made all the mistakes I now come to regret , but have to live with them . If I could go back to 18 I could undo it all .

Photocrazy Mon 15-Mar-21 22:08:48

Totally agree with Nanna fizz and Hav1. Brilliant years.

MerylStreep Mon 15-Mar-21 21:51:33

All of them from 34 to now, 75.
Ok a few bumps along the way but over all, all of them.

Harv1 Mon 15-Mar-21 21:40:22

Nanna fizz ! I totally agree me too ,it was fantastic!... Happy carefree loads of work always smiling arrh i would go back any day ...

heath480 Mon 15-Mar-21 20:06:08

Late twenties to late thirties,I got married,had three children in four years.Absolutely loved being a Mum and I stayed at home,also ,most of those years we lived in Italy,fabulous years.

I was widowed in my late forties,life has moved on and I am content most of the time,but I will never be as happy as I was then.

Joesoap Mon 15-Mar-21 18:55:19

Best years of my life after qualifying as a Nurse, between 21 and 25.

Elvis58 Mon 15-Mar-21 18:00:40

Now, retired and everyday is a lovely bonus even in lockdown!

HannahLoisLuke Mon 15-Mar-21 17:55:36

31-35

Aepgirl Mon 15-Mar-21 16:54:55

I remember coming home one night and chatting to my mum about my evening out. I was 18 at the time, and I now believe that between 18 and 20 was the best time of my life. So much to do, lots of friends, boyfriends for just a few weeks, and no demands of sex or commitment. We all just had a good time

jenwren Mon 15-Mar-21 16:46:27

19 in 1969.

HillyN Mon 15-Mar-21 14:54:49

I think my 60's, especially the first year after I retired. It was so lovely to get away from the stresses of my job and to be able to sleep at night.
Until then, at every stage of my life, I have looked forward to or longed for the next stage in my life. When I was a teenager, I couldn't wait to grow up and get married. When I was at university I longed to earn money. When I was working I yearned for children; when I was at home with them, I couldn't wait to go back to work! Then in my later years I looked forward to retiring.
This is probably the only time in my life when I'm not looking forward to the next stage.

Happysexagenarian Mon 15-Mar-21 14:35:24

16-17. Left school, first job, money in my pocket, more freedom and first romance. The exciting Swinging Sixties happily remembered.

Legs55 Mon 15-Mar-21 14:28:22

My 30s were good, twice divorced but I had my lovely DD. Back to College as a mature student doing an HND in Business Studies then a Teaching Certificate (which I've never used). Started work as a Civil Servant, met 3rd DH, love at first sight , married for almost 21 years, together for nearly 23 years.

At 57 I was a widow, at 59 I relocated to Devon to be closer to DD. In my 60s I've had lots of new experiences & made lots of new friends, explored new places.

I've loved lots of times in my life, I wouldn't change anything about my past, I've no regrets about anything that's happened, it's shaped my life, made me the person I am. For the 2nd time in my life I have a "toyboy", he's 20 years younger than me, nothing serious but fun for as long as it lasts. I don't want to meet someone who wants to be with me full time as I love my independence grin. All in all my 60s are pretty good, life is for living smile.

I've got my DD, her OH & 2 lovely DGS who I see quite often (I'm in their bubble)smile

Curlywhirly Mon 15-Mar-21 13:40:01

Got married when I was 20, but didn't have my first child until I was 29. Had so much fun in those 9 years; carefree, independant with money for the first time in our lives. I suppose each decade since has had its highlights (though I found my 30s were hard work bringing up 2 children whilst working and DH worked away Mon - Fri). Loved their teenage years, so my 40s were all about watching them grow into young men. In our 40s and 50s DH had his own successful company and we finally had money to spare. My 60s, blessed with grandchildren and retired - what's not to like?

Naninka Mon 15-Mar-21 13:10:39

That's so inspiring icanhandthemback

Naninka Mon 15-Mar-21 13:08:40

Body = 24
Brain = 47

Bakingmad0203 Mon 15-Mar-21 13:00:40

Late 20’s early 30’s . Just married, living and working abroad. Loved my job, loved the country and the people and I was well paid too, so I had plenty of money to spend on myself and to travel.

Daisend1 Mon 15-Mar-21 12:59:41

My 40's and 50's.Chicks had flown the nest, new job. This was 'me' time.

icanhandthemback Mon 15-Mar-21 12:53:53

This will seem a little strange but I think my life gradually got better after the loss of my daughter. Obviously it was really traumatic and there will always be a hole in my heart but it made me realise how lucky I was with my remaining children and, eventually, my newborn son.
I had always been a person who had big mood swings so the anti-depressants I started to take after the loss, transformed my life. Every time we had argued previously, my poor, long suffering husband was metaphorically shown the door but I realised that if we could get through our tragedy together, we could get through anything. As someone who had a real fear of abandonment, I was able to start to relax which was such a relief and has made the last 20 years the happiest years of my life. We have grown as a family and as a couple with my contentment rippling out. I've found that the benefits increase exponentially and I can't imagine being the person who was so chaotic.

halfpint1 Mon 15-Mar-21 12:50:28

From 50 onwards. Divorced, new life, new business and
bags of energy and excitement. Still had the last of 4 children with me , she and I had 5 years of stress free living before
she went off to uni.

Nanette1955 Mon 15-Mar-21 12:39:11

45, I was at the top of my career, my children were young adults who we’re just starting out on their own life journeys. Husband and I both active and healthy, no money worries for the first time since starting a family.

polnan Mon 15-Mar-21 12:30:01

any age other than now.
well, first marriage not so good after first five years. till met my second husband, then all good, even when not so good,
nothing to do with age, rather life..... guess I have been lucky.

Lookout01 Mon 15-Mar-21 12:24:49

I loved the years when my children were young, late 1980's/early 90's. I remember feeling happy and fulfilled. Lovely house and lots of money then, I just wished we'd stayed there.