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The Myths of Mid-Life

Mid-life doesn't have to be a crisis.

Everything seems to happen at mid-life. There's the empty nest, menopause, affairs, and that red convertible to name a few. And mid-life is more of an issue in some cultures than others, with western societies holding onto sweet youth.



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