Tom Hanks described 35 as the worst age, citing physical decline and the struggle with aging. However, research indicates human unhappiness peaks at 47.2.
While Hanks laments his mid-30s, the U-shaped happiness curve suggests that adults start happy, hit a low around 50, and find happiness again later.
Hanks’ reflections reveal the existential crisis tied to physical aging, yet the National Bureau of Economic Research indicates a more significant dip in well-being in one's 40s.
Conversing about worst ages uncovers a shared vulnerability and highlights how certain life stages can lead to profound loneliness and unhappiness.
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