HOW “MIDDLE-AGED” ARE YOU?

Ah, middle age. That awkward period somewhere between carefree youth and golden years. But when does it truly begin?

Take this quiz to see how far you've ventured into middle-aged territory. Score one point for each statement that applies to you, and tally your results at the end!

1. You're currently looking for your glasses. (Bonus if you found them on top of your head).
2. You can't sleep past 9:00 AM anymore, even on weekends.
3. You groan getting out of bed, even though you weren't doing anything strenuous the day before.
4. You mysteriously gain weight just by looking at a delicious dessert.
5. You can't remember what you did to get that bruise.
6. You call your children for tech support more often than you'd like to admit.
7. You write important appointments down on a paper calendar because you just can't trust those fancy phone apps.
8. You get frustrated with all the features on your TV remote.
9. You secretly miss the simplicity of dialing a rotary phone. (Bonus point if you've actually used one!)
10. You find yourself saying things like, "Back in my day..."
11. White out used to be a lifesaver.
12. You find yourself reminiscing about the "good old days" more than usual.
13. You genuinely enjoy spending a quiet evening at home.
14. You call 30-year-olds "kid."
15. You use Facebook, but not Grindr.
16. You swap stories about aches and pains with friends more than you discuss the latest movies.
17. You go to the bank to deposit money.
18. You've started noticing the comfort of elastic waistbands.
19. You get annoyed by loud music coming from passing cars.
20. You still have a landline.

Tally Up Your Score

• 0-5 points: You're likely still young at heart (and possibly body!). Embrace your youthful spirit!
• 6-10 points: Midlife might be peeking over the horizon, but you're striking a good balance between youthful energy and newfound wisdom.
• 11-15 points: You're settling comfortably into middle age. But hey, that's a time of great experiences and rediscovering yourself!
• 16-20 points: You're a full-fledged middle-aged marvel! Wear it with pride – you've got a wealth of life experience under your belt.

Remember, this is all in good fun! Middle age is a unique and vibrant chapter in life. So grab your reading glasses, put on your comfy shoes, and embrace the ride!