Do Tell: What Problems Affect Your Age Group?

December 18, 2007

I'm in my late twenties and turning the big 3-0 is not only on my mind, but it's on the minds of my friends who are about to hit that milestone birthday. We also worry about our careers, money, relationships with family and friends, and the pressure to start a family. Of course there are many common stresses that affect every generation, but ladies, do tell, what problems do you think affect your age group the most?

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AmberBug 5 years 22 weeks

So I am 27 and I have noticed the older I am getting the higher my sex drive is getting... but the other is true for the opposite sex (being male). The older they get... the less they can perform or the less they need it. I am pretty sure this is a common thing and not just something particular to my experiences.

Lovely_Ess 5 years 22 weeks

I'm in my early twenties so the biggest things I hear and feel are about -pleasing the family, -graduating college and deciding whether to go into the "real" world or continue on to grad school. -finding a someone to settle down with (a lot of ppl around me are having kids) -grades -student loans/which counts as money stuff in that realm, i don't let it overtake me tho it jus makes it worse

Lovely_Ess 5 years 22 weeks

I'm in my early twenties so the biggest things I hear and feel are about -pleasing the family, -graduating college and deciding whether to go into the "real" world or continue on to grad school.-finding a someone to settle down with (a lot of ppl around me are having kids)-grades-student loans/which counts as moneystuff in that realm, i don't let it overtake me tho it jus makes it worse

Tiinnaaaa 5 years 22 weeks

Im 16 and right now my biggest worries are.. my AS levels (Exams you do before Uni..)And just trying to figure out what the hell i wanna do IN Uni and for the rest of my life!!

Tiinnaaaa 5 years 22 weeks

Im 16 and right now my biggest worries are..my AS levels (Exams you do before Uni..)And just trying to figure out what the hell i wanna do IN Uni and for the rest of my life!!

herjoiedevivre 5 years 22 weeks

hmm. serious relationships maybe blossoming into engagements, trying to figure out when you should move in...not having any money and healthy food being so expensive! trying to make the adjustment to the "real job" in "real life". and having a crappy car, lol. those are my and my friend's problems, anyways.

CraziStarr 5 years 22 weeks

It feels good to know others my age worry about the same things. I find myself constantly being jealous abdou friends making more money and/or being more successful than me. I hate it, but it's true. I feel pressure to use my 4-year degree in a better way than I currently am & to go to grad school...

ilanac13 5 years 22 weeks

my problems are that i had hopes of being married with kids by the time i was 30, and i'm not there yet - but the years are ticking by and i'm getting antsy. my boyfriend seems to think that since he's older - he has nothing to show for his life - and i think that's a common issue

ilanac13 5 years 22 weeks

mcreverie 5 years 22 weeks

I agree with everyone else who's in their mid-20s. I'm 24 and my biggest worry is money/career. We have the most free time now - no kids, no house to take care of, all our disposable income goes to ourselves. I don't want to look back in 10 years and feel I wasted such a great time in my life. It's not such a bad thing to work really hard now so that I can reap the benefits later.

MuppetsForDinner 5 years 22 weeks

I'll be 25 in two months. My biggest pressures are:1) To get engaged to my bf of 5 years2) Money & job security 3) To make new local friends -- when something inside just wants to revert back to college days and move next door to my closest college friends

MuppetsForDinner 5 years 22 weeks

I'll be 25 in two months. My biggest pressures are: 1) To get engaged to my bf of 5 years 2) Money & job security 3) To make new local friends -- when something inside just wants to revert back to college days and move next door to my closest college friends

Asia84 5 years 22 weeks

A lot of ppl in my age range (20's) are dingy and don't know what to do with their lives.can hold decent jobs/are responsible, they get married to the first boy that makes them orgasm, etc. . .and i am the opposite. My career is in FULL swing. I own my own business and have employees. I pay TAXES! i'm not running behind some guy like an idiot. Most of my friends are much old with serious issues going on in there lives, not "my boyfriend is mad because I wore a skirt the the party . .." type of crap.but when you meet someone in general, they automatically assume you are unstable and dingy.i take pride in all my hard work . . .it just sucks that most in my age range have no structure.

Asia84 5 years 22 weeks

A lot of ppl in my age range (20's) are dingy and don't know what to do with their lives.can hold decent jobs/are responsible, they get married to the first boy that makes them orgasm, etc. . . and i am the opposite. My career is in FULL swing. I own my own business and have employees. I pay TAXES! i'm not running behind some guy like an idiot. Most of my friends are much old with serious issues going on in there lives, not "my boyfriend is mad because I wore a skirt the the party . .." type of crap. but when you meet someone in general, they automatically assume you are unstable and dingy. i take pride in all my hard work . . .it just sucks that most in my age range have no structure.

swtsunkisses88 5 years 22 weeks

Im about to turn 20 and right now I think the biggest pressure is finding someone "date worthy" even though im in college, i dont see that as a big pressure since these days its pretty routine to go to college since it's becoming less common not having that type of degree.

waterbaby 5 years 22 weeks

ditto ella1978....Turning 30 in 6 months....all of the above...i have an amazing boyfriend, no parental pressure, mba, great career at the #4 consulting firm, but want more, I have healthcare for life (as a 10% disabled officer in the navy). I realize I should just be happy, but when is enough enough?

foudini 5 years 22 weeks

100% Financial Security via a well-paying career via grad school. Financial Security --> Health InsuranceFull-coverage Health insurance is the most important thing to have. Trust me, I have the life experiences to back this fact up. No matter your station in life, GIVE UP EVERYTHING YOU CAN MANAGE so you can afford health insurance. Think Maslow's hierarchy.

foudini 5 years 22 weeks

100% Financial Security via a well-paying career via grad school. Financial Security --> Health Insurance Full-coverage Health insurance is the most important thing to have. Trust me, I have the life experiences to back this fact up. No matter your station in life, GIVE UP EVERYTHING YOU CAN MANAGE so you can afford health insurance. Think Maslow's hierarchy.

annebreal 5 years 22 weeks

I'm 22, graduating in May, and what I keep getting asked is "what are you going to do after college? What jobs? What grad school?" yadda yadda. Maybe it's because I'm getting my bachelor's in social work and that's seen as something you have to get your master's in. I see a lot of friends getting engaged, and some pregnancies, and I know that a lot of girls in my age group feel like they should be doing the same, but I'm not remotely ready or wanting that yet.

annebreal 5 years 22 weeks

Candyhunnie 5 years 22 weeks

Collage, getting on the property ladder and getting on the right career path.

emalove 5 years 22 weeks

I turned 30 this year and while I hate the actual number, I love where I'm at in my life. I just got married in August, have a great career that I love, and am excited to start a family within the next couple of years. I don't feel "pressured" to do anything...I just go with what I'm feeling and what makes me happy.

amber_castaldo 5 years 22 weeks

I'm in my late 20s, married with one child. Everyone has been pressuring us to reproduce again. My husband wants to further his career more before we start down the two children path. We are thinking that one is plenty but the pressure for 2 makes us think twice.