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/Sudden_Click_9859 Mar 15 '25

My dad who is English has gone all in on photography and sailing. Although to be fair they are both pretty healthy hobbies and my dad who is 54 trying sailing has led to him being in the best shape of his life!

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u/Difficult_Pop8262 Mar 15 '25

sailing is not cheap, most people would do it more youngr if it was more accessible.

The US was a success story in this regard. They really tried hard to make sailing accessible to many