What's the prime of a man's life?

[AirGauge23]

This is a question that probably the more mature folks here could answer.

mid 20's? 30's?

[canadianballer]

18-25 in my opinion. After that you should be getting married, starting a family and starting to settle down

[Geandily]

In terms of what?

[sixerfan82]

In terms of what?

The question was posed on ISH, so my guess it's all about your prime for bangin the most chicks, gettin the most drugs, and drinking the most beers and partying

right?

Or was it a serious question about the prime of a man's life? In that case, ask people you'd trust with your closest secrets

[AirGauge23]

In terms of what?

Financially, romantically, and overall achieving most of the goals set up for oneself as a young man.

[Kaiser_Sosa]

Financially, romantically, and overall achieving most of the goals set up for oneself as a young man.
That could be any age. I forget what movie this was from but it was said "You spend the first 30 years of your life figuring out what you want, you spend the next 30 years of your life working hard to get it, you spend the last 30 years of your life enjoying what you worked so hard for".

[bigkingsfan]

The question was posed on ISH, so my guess it's all about your prime for bangin the most chicks, gettin the most drugs, and drinking the most beers and partying

More dependent on your wallet size.

[D.J.]

I'm 30 and feel my prime is right about now. 30 isn't young, but certainly isn't old either. Most at that age are financially set, still look half way decent, and women are looking to settle down.

[miller-time]

physically and mentally i think its about 25-28. once you hit 30 your brain slows down and your body slows down replacing cells.

[Junny]

physically and mentally i think its about 25-28. once you hit 30 your brain slows down and your body slows down replacing cells.

Wherever you just pulled that out from, I hope it's right, coz then my prime is yet to come :cheers:

[miller-time]

Wherever you just pulled that out from, I hope it's right, coz then my prime is yet to come :cheers:

its right, although the younger you are the faster you can recover from damage and injury. although i don't know at what age that factor is at its best.

[Posts Penyeach]

It depends on the individual and the society in which he lives. And even then, it's a wash. Try sexually. Sex drive is at its greatest probably 16-20. But typically guys last longer in their 30s. So which is the "prime?" Pretty much depends on, a, if the kid is getting any, and b, if you're asking the girl or the guy.

But back to the relativity thing, it basically depends on the culture. Eastern cultures tend to put a premium on old age. In the west there is a lot of indifference and also disdain for it. I guess partly because everyone lives that long here so we take it for granted. But whereas wisdom is valued elsewhere, here we value innovation and risky behavior and arrogance and prodigy and of course the physical aspects of youth/immaturity. Consider this- have you watched network or cable tv recently? Who are the stars? Neither sages nor heroes. it's a bunch of brilliant, young smart-alecks who run circles around everyone else with their wit and derision. Alan Shore, Gregory House, Dr. Cox, the list goes on, and then of course Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert, etc.

[plowking]

The average male start shrinking at the age 30. Physically you are in your prime in terms of growth, etc. Though ask any older man and they will tell you they felt the strongest in their life when they were around 35-40 years old. A lot has to do with experience, rather then brute strength. That is why you'll find a lot of 25-28 year old who hit the gym everyday, aren't nearly as strong as the average 33-38 year old man, who have plenty of experience.

[SoCalMike]

whats interesting is that i believe long distance runners seem to be in their "prime" in their 30's as i understand it... so i guess it can just depend.



:pimp:

[ForceOfNature]

Physically, a man makes the most testosterone on average at around age 24. I would probably say that's the prime physically.

Economically, a man's prime is way past that age, around middle age (40's).

Overall, I would say mid 30's.

[BMOGEFan]

Physically, a man makes the most testosterone on average at around age 24. I would probably say that's the prime physically.

Economically, a man's prime is way past that age, around middle age (40's).

Overall, I would say mid 30's.

this man is right.

for those who say 18-25 is the prime, you need to realize you need to move out of your mom's house first before making such claims.

also it depends on the occupation.

a doctor/lawyer will have their prime around 35-45

a goddamn construction worker will prime at 25

a basketball player will prime at 26-29

[mongePR(kb24)]

27 .

-maybe you will be still single, so all the money is for you
-look completely matured and still have good looks
-etc, etc.

[AirGauge23]

Anymore opinions?

[bigkingsfan]

Anymore opinions?
When he stop bumping old threads.

[miller-time]

Anymore opinions?

no, but whats funny is, i'm 24 now, and when you look at an 18 year old at this age you can really see how far behind they are. when i was 18 i thought there wasn't much difference between that and someone who was 26 or something. but they are still kids really.

i also used to work out everyday with weights and i got fairly cut, it took me a year or so to get to where i wanted to be. i've only recently just got back into it and ive already surpassed my 19 year oldself in less than a month lol.

[pethuel03]

actually this off topic but I am really afraid to be old and stuff and die

i'm still 16 and i feel that times moving very fast 4 me...

:(

[Cavs2007Champs]

I am 24, so my opinion of the "prime" of a mans' life would range from 24-30.

I base "prime" meaning the time of best judgement, expectations, and overall better rationality.

I look back now and realize a lot of dumb mistakes, many which cost me money, time, patience, frustration, and grades during school.

I'm just getting back into school, so I don't feel complete yet, but mentally I'm way further than where I was just a year ago, now married, I have a 3 year old, and have another kid on the way.

My thinking and frame of mind is much different than a 21 year olds or even another 24 year old who isn't married or have any kids.

And physically as you get older you gain "muscle maturity" your muscles become fuller, if you look at a 18 year old who weighs 185 pounds and is musclular a man of 30 years of age and weighs 185 will usually look much muscular, due to muscle maturity and you usually get stronger once you hit the 30's.

[Cavs2007Champs]

I have to pose this question in regards to men who lose their sexual drive as they get older.

Does that really happen? Is it a physical or mental thing?

I say this because if you are 32-40 years old and have been married from 5, 10, or 15 years I believe you kinda lose that "drive" with your wife.

Hell I've been with my wife now for over 4 years and it's not the same, I'll get going seeing another women, but it's not the same feeling for my lil lady.

Any older guys feel me or see what I'm trying to get at?

When you are younger or someone who has not been in long relationships, you don't really go through this thinking or feeling.

[mlh1981]

I'm 27 and feel very little difference, physically, in the past 5 years or so. I was pretty tall and lanky in high school and what not. I'm still skinny, still can't grow facial hair all that well, haven't lost any hair or got any grey's, and no signs of wrinking yet.

Mentally, I feel as sharp as ever, but I am always reading alot to stay mentally sharp since there are no more school books to read and what not. I think the biggest mistake that some people make is investing too little time in read. It's like a tool. Gotta keep using it, or one's sense of imagination, humor, etc will slowly vanish.

[mlh1981]

actually this off topic but I am really afraid to be old and stuff and die

i'm still 16 and i feel that times moving very fast 4 me...

:(

Just wait till you get after high school. Think time goes fast now? It's crazy, I still remember a ton of things from when I was 16. First girlfriend, got my liscense, played sports, etc. It doesn't seem that long ago at all.

[JEFFERSON MONEY]

I'm 27 and feel very little difference, physically, in the past 5 years or so. I was pretty tall and lanky in high school and what not. I'm still skinny, still can't grow facial hair all that well, haven't lost any hair or got any grey's, and no signs of wrinking yet.

Mentally, I feel as sharp as ever, but I am always reading alot to stay mentally sharp since there are no more school books to read and what not. I think the biggest mistake that some people make is investing too little time in read. It's like a tool. Gotta keep using it, or one's sense of imagination, humor, etc will slowly vanish.

Gee Golly Mike I certainly hope you're right!

I haven't read a book in about a year and I've felt myself getting dumber by the second! What do you recommend sir?

And az for the thread.
Phyzikally - Early20z
Financially - Mid40z
Socially - Early30z
WisdomWise - Before DeathBed
Overall - Middle Age. But it can be a crisis.

[Gunnin4HoLeS]

18-25 in my opinion. After that you should be getting married, starting a family and starting to settle down
No offense but you sound like a girl. If you think about it. getting your career and finishing school should happen around this time. The perfect age for babies is aroun 35. that way your not young enough to be hip and you can be old school .ya know