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Jonathan Rauch on Why Many People Are Unhappy in Middle Age (and How Life Gets Better After Fifty)

The Good Fight

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Understanding the Midlife Crisis and its Relation to Life Satisfaction

This chapter explores the phenomenon of midlife crisis and dissatisfaction, delving into the role of biology and life circumstances. It discusses the evidence from economics and studies on primates that support the existence of this phenomenon, while also sharing a personal experience of fulfillment and positive psychological well-being.

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