The only potential downside to milestone birthdays is if you feel you haven't accomplished what you set out to do - for example, some women become distressed as they approach 30 if they aren't married, don't have kids, etc.
For guys, I think it's more material: Do you own a house, condo, etc.? How much are you earning at work yadda yadda.
Personally, I don't sweat any of it because when I look back at my life it feels like I've lived twice as many years as I have - and if the second half of my life feeis as long and is as interesting, then I look forward to it!
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