TIL that great apes go through a mid-life crisis. Their measured sense of well being bottoms out in their late 20's to the early 30's before rebounding later on. The finding that mid-life crises may not be uniquely human suggests they might have a biological, rather than a sociological, cause.

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Seems reasonable.

It wouldn't surprise me if this was directly related to a changes in various hormone levels.

Teenagers begin acting out during puberty.

Mid-life adults may also react to biological changes in various ways. Notably age-associated.
Like buying a convertible, or getting a divorce, and stuff.

Also, something about apes and male pattern baldness.

Life is never easy.

Enjoy the ride, while it lasts.