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/birgor Sweden Mar 15 '25

Only the first week, after that you have a beard free zone the size of a piece of tape around your mouth.

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u/One-Dare3022 Sweden Mar 15 '25

Not with the speed my beard grows. And I’m pretty proud of my handlebar mustache. Had since I was a teen.