Define Midlife crisis from desi view

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[observations from social circle] When you achieved all the check marks (education, career, marriage) expected of you and realize how futile it all was.

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Super active in their local cricket teams. Summon every desi in the area to show up for cricket games every Sat morning.

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And getting samosa chai 😜

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GC or no GC

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I am over it and no longer this bothers me .. No GC

Dead bedroom, nagging spouses, irritating children! When you feel like running to the mountains

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When 40+ desi women think they are young and make WhatsApp groups ending with ‘Girls’ keyword

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I agree with S1, have seen the same

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When things don't go the way you want it them to go and you have no control. When emotions take over rational thoughts.

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I can relate to this . Thank you for sharing

When I worked all life to be where I am to realize it’s not worth it. And also, struggling to find a women to get married to 🤦🏻‍♂️

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Yes, absolutely! Happy to share stories and keep each other motivated via DM if you’d like!

Trying to buy a spots car, motor bike and showing off to be much younger than you actually are 😯

Not with my salary and this is out of my range

What is it? What age does it start?

50+ is senior citizen not middle age esp in IT. middle age is 30-45. beyond is is already old age on the road to museum.

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Girls are girls boys are boys it’s the number system and funny English language that is messing up perception 😊

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