Lost in a mid-life crisis...

>>18086393
Wondering what you've done with your life and whether it's all worth it is normal - and possibly even beneficial, because it can lead you to a new appreciation of what you've got.

Trying to recapture your lost youth with a red sports car or a young mistress is not.

>>18086543
You are correct. For me, it's a massive wave of regret that has me asking for extra-marital sex (with permission, which hurts my wife's feelings and was not granted). Also, wife is putting a lot of work into her career and succeeding, while I am stuck in a dead-end job and feel trapped. Modern marriage sometimes involves resentment, but too much of it is bad for both parties.

I appreciate your insight about evaluating your life. I think much of my problem is that I am unhappy and afraid I can't make adjustments to help me make peace with the way things are. Thank you for the advice.