TBH I think the 40-50+ lot may be having more phun!
If they started out as old-skool hippies/punks and have survived this long on the alternative lifestyle scene without overdoing it (or OD’ing!) or have only “just got into partying” after a “conventional” life; they are more likely to have stuff like financial stability (steady jobs/own business/property) and long-term relationships sorted out – a lot of young people do not have these things – or are experiencing conflict with family due to drug use/party lifestyles –
They see parties as an “escape” and a “community” – but this escape is only fleeting and the problems come flooding back with the comedown..
There also comes a time from age 30-40 where you need to sort out the “normal” stuff in your life for good – in an increasingly turbulent world, people who are not contributing towards the wider society/economy through work or by starting a family are going to be thrown on societys scrapheap – harsh but true!
Although still partying after 14 years I’m rapidly approaching the age where perhaps I will have to calm down for a bit and sort out a stable future – I defo don’t want to be a dad but I’m looking towards setting up my own business which will mean I have less time for parties whilst it gets established) but I too hope to return after this; perhaps when I am in my 40s (hopefully sooner!)
