The U-bend of life
Young adults are generally happy, but as they transition to middle age, their spirits often decline, hitting a low point known as the mid-life crisis.
What’s surprising is that as people approach old age and lose cherished attributes — vitality, mental sharpness, and appearance — they attain something they’ve sought throughout life: happiness.
Source: https://www.economist.com/christmas-specials/2010/12/16/the-u-bend-of-life?itm_source=parsely-api
