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Midlife Rut

Midlife Rut

Is the midlife rut the new midlife crisis?

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May 01, 2024
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There is a weird thing that happens around 45. At first, I thought it was only me, but after talking to more women in my age range, I am not alone. Part of me wonders if it is our generation. I feel like everyone I knew went to college, with a career goal, and most of them achieved that goal.

Our generation has always wanted to work and work hard. Many people I know have multiple degrees, have achieved their career goals, and have had children. And then once you have checked all the boxes, you begin to think…now what?

This is what I call the midlife rut.

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