Mid-life crisis ?

What the hell is mid-life crisis?

A mid-life crisis is an emotional state of doubt and anxiety in which a person becomes uncomfortable with the realization that life is halfway over. It commonly involves reflection on what the individual has done with his or her life up to that point, often with feelings that not enough was accomplished. The individuals experiencing such may feel boredom with their lives, jobs, or their partners, and may feel a strong desire to make changes in these areas. The condition is also called the beginning of individuation, a process of self-actualization that continues on to death. The condition is most common ranging from the ages of 35-50, and affects men and women differently. Mid life crises last about 3-10 years in men and 2-5 years in women, but length may vary in some people.

During middle age, many changing factors can affect personality development. These factors include:
work/career
marriage/spousal relationships
adult children
aging parents/death of parents
physical changes associated with aging

There is some question whether a "mid-life crisis" is any different from "a crisis occurring in mid-life." One study found that only 23% of participants had what they called a "mid-life crisis," but in digging deeper, only 8% of the total said the crisis was associated with realizations about aging. The balance (15%) had major life experiences or transitions (divorce, loss of a job, etc.) in middle age, but they could have happened at any other stage of life. The same research found that the average age at onset of a self-described "mid-life crisis" was 46.

Other research proposes that triggers for mid-life crisis differ between men and women, with male mid-life crisis more likely to be caused by work issues.

Characteristics
Certain characteristics displayed by individuals experiencing a mid-life crisis often include but are not limited to:
search of an undefined dream or goal
desire to achieve a feeling of youthfulness
acquiring of unusual or expensive items such as clothing, muscle cars, jewellery, gadgets, etc.
paying extra special attention to physical appearance
need to spend more time alone or with certain peers
a deep sense of remorse for goals not accomplished
an underlying desire to initiate new sexual partnerships