There's more and more evidence that being over 50 (as I am) is not necessarily a bad thing in terms of enjoyment of life. Although some people feel there life is overe when their chidlren leave home, or they retire, many others find their satisfaction with life increases. Here's another study that makes this point:
"Experts who questioned more than 1,000 volunteers found that while their sex drive has reduced with age, the 50-pluses enjoy themselves more than men in their 40s and a lot more than the least satisfied age group, men in their 30s. "
View the full study here:
http://health.dailynewscentral.com/content/view/0002125/31/