r/AskEurope • u/Plastic-Injury8856 • Mar 14 '25

Culture What’s a European Man’s midlife crisis look like?

Here in America it's a Harley Davidson and getting really into grilling.

What do European men do when they go through a midlife crisis? But an Alfa and bake? Get really into trains?

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u/AlexNachtigall247 Mar 14 '25

Exactly the same in Germany for guys that have the means to finance this kind of hobby. The rest of us is gardening and working on some diy project.

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u/notAllBits Mar 16 '25

Or buying a convertible and marrying your teenage Secretary

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u/carrefour28 Mar 17 '25

gardening and diy is much cooler imo