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I actually think it IS a function of age. For example, while you personally have more time in your 30s, it's not true for the majority. An average person in the
by mahranch 13y ago
I actually think it IS a function of age. For example, while you personally have more time in your 30s, it's not true for the majority. An average person in their 30s will have experienced more "life" than someone in their 20s, so the chances are higher that they will have added obligations and responsibilities.
Whether it's financial responsibilities or familial responsibilities, ignoring how life usually works out for the average person because your situation is different is a bit selfish. As much as kids in their 20s like to think they have their life planned out step by step, life has a way of throwing a wrench into those plans. I don't think its disingenuous at all to assume that people have less responsibilities in their 20s than in their 30s. A personal anecdote to the contrary doesn't really change that.
- vnchr 13y agoLike material wealth, relationships and commitments generally increase over time.
- runamok 13y agoI find I had more social relationships in my early 20s before I had a long term girlfriend and we moved to a new area. It's only through conscious effort that we maintain friendships with a few other couples. It would be easy to be lazy and just spend time with my partner. As people have kids perhaps they create new relationships with other couples with kids but they often grow apart from those that don't. Work commitments have varied through the years depending more on the company culture.