30 something people still partying all night?

Wanderer2010

How common is it for 30 something men and women to still hit the town hard, going from pub to pub and ending on the dancefloor of a nightclub until 3am? I know its a broad question and probably applies more to single people but I was surprised at the amount of 35-40 year olds who still consider a hard night of drinking and dancing as their ideal night out. I stopped going to nightclubs after 25, I felt too old and for me, a nice night out is a few drinks in the one pub for some decent chat and home before 12 or 1.

Has anyone else experienced people in this age bracket partying just as hard as when they were younger?

sk8erboii

Wanderer2010 wrote: »

How common is it for 30 something men and women to still hit the town hard, going from pub to pub and ending on the dancefloor of a nightclub until 3am? I know its a broad question and probably applies more to single people but I was surprised at the amount of 35-40 year olds who still consider a hard night of drinking and dancing as their ideal night out. I stopped going to nightclubs after 25, I felt too old and for me, a nice night out is a few drinks in the one pub for some decent chat and home before 12 or 1.

Has anyone else experienced people in this age bracket partying just as hard as when they were younger?

You might aswell. Sh1t gets depressing the more you get older

Ted Johnson

sk8erboii wrote: »

You might aswell. Sh1t gets depressing the more you get older

Not necessarily. I'm far happier in 30s than I was in my 20s.

Birneybau

I literally did it last night and what's it to you?

ArtyC

Would if I could. Use to rent in city centre in my 20s...30s could only afford to buy outside the city, bigger bills & strict morning after drink driving rules have put an end to my social life

sk8erboii

Ted Johnson wrote: »

Not necessarily. I'm far happier in 30s than I was in my 20s.

Thats fine? Or when people say that they just come off as jealous at us

Giveaway

sk8erboii wrote: »

Thats fine? Or when people say that they just come off as jealous at us

Last partied as above age 35. Nearly died on the night out, definately died the morning after

ArchXStanton

I burned the candle at both ends up until 35, I'd actually say I'm a lucky man to be still standing with my health intact, looking back it was all a cod, I'm sober these days and the idea of going to a nightclub would be pure torture

Mint Sauce

I'm 40 years old, and will still ocassionally go out till about 3am, have a great night, but will slowly die the next day as a result. On the other hand, I was home last night at 11pm, after a civilised pub meal and drinks.

So does work both ways.

Vita nova

I have encountered people in that age bracket that party hard like you say but they usually do it less frequently and it's often for an event such as a company night out, a stag, a going-away, etc. For a lot of them it's a rare chance to get out of the house and let their hair down, so they go the whole hog.

Sure why not, enjoy life

Telly

I’m 39 and once every six months I’d probably go hard till 6/7am at a house party. Wouldn’t be able for it every weekend cause it takes me about 4 days to recover. Most nights out would end about 1/2am unless we’re drinking at home.

The Bishop Basher

I’m 45 and 4 years off the booze this month.

I partied like an 18 year old up to 41.

Something just switched in my head and I stopped.

I don’t miss it at all now but I wouldn’t change a second of it either..

They were fun times

Sunrise_Sunset

I've friends in mid thirties that still do it, but less regularly. They are mostly single, but some married. They definitely suffer more with hangovers these days too.

Ted Johnson

sk8erboii wrote: »

Thats fine? Or when people say that they just come off as jealous at us

Perhaps some are. I am certainly not jealous of myself in my early to mid twenties because I was a ****in loser back then!

Dtp1979

It’s scientific fact now that once you hit 35, it takes 2 days to recover, if you stay out past 3am

corner of hells

Dtp1979 wrote: »

It’s scientific fact now that once you hit 35, it takes 2 days to recover, if you stay out past 3am

Problems easily solved , just stay out for two days.

Riesen_Meal

Going out tonight for a 40th with all the crew I hung around with in my early twenties, I'll be doing well to be home by 7PM tomorrow evening to be honest...

I had a patch of not doing anything the past few years and I'm now of the opinion I'll probably be dead soon enough so may aswell enjoy myself like...

McCrack

Staying awake past midnight can be a problem for the middle aged so often there are some kind of stimulants involved leading to what is colloquially known as suicide Tuesday or Wednesday depending

jester77

In my 40's and would leave the bars around 5 or 6 am, wouldn't be going too crazy. Usually grab a bite around 10 or 11 and go to the bars at 12:30 and chill out chatting with some friends until the early hours.

OleRodrigo

35 is the partying limit, and well done to anyone who made it that far and gave it socks. Some folks push on through at this point but usually end up worse for wear in their 40s, bad shape in their 50s and dead by their 60s.

After 35, is a long steady slope down to the grave as physical decline starts to kick in. Its usually the age (single) folks start taking up a sport, so the sensation of slowly dying is less noticeable.

Early 30s is the best time to have that 'chat' with yourself.

Day Lewin

He he hee...
Had to put a stop to such carryings-on when the sprogs were small.
Once they enlarged, a renewed burst of energy was found for partying...not always night clubs, though.
And the secret is, to not overdo it on alcohol.
PS well past 35.

Gimme A Pound

OleRodrigo wrote: »

35 is the partying limit, and well done to anyone who made it that far and gave it socks. Some folks push on through at this point but usually end up worse for wear in their 40s, bad shape in their 50s and dead by their 60s.

After 35, is a long steady slope down to the grave as physical decline starts to kick in. Its usually the age (single) folks start taking up a sport, so the sensation of slowly dying is less noticeable.

Early 30s is the best time to have that 'chat' with yourself.

Jeez, must say that to my parents in their early 70s who are always going out and involved in various clubs and groups and events and do a lot of walking, swimming and my dad plays golf.

But seriously, I don't drink much now. The hangovers are atrocious. And staying up all night - puts your sleep cycle all out of sorts! I don't know how people that age do it, but quite a few do. Only one of my friends does though.

However long you can party for however, go for it. Like I don't get the OP's comment at feeling to old for nightclubs at 25. That was entirely in their head.

Don't grow old prematurely - you've many many years in this day and age. Get out and about, even if that just means a book club!

SeaFields

Owing to kids, etc nights with the lads are infrequent these days but when we do meet up we still try to do it like we're 21. Pay for it for a week afterwards.

orourkeda1977

I'm 41 and still enjoy a good session from time to time.

I was never one for nightclubs thoughs.

Wanderer2010

Wanderer2010 wrote: »

Has anyone else experienced people in this age bracket partying just as hard as when they were younger?

We do the occasional all nighter and sometimes even all weekenders. Dancing drinking and the lot. But we tend to do it at a house party rather than going out on the town these days.

So partying as much as ever - just the location has changed.

GinAndBitter

Need a blow out every couple of months to keep me sane, usually it involves copious amounts cocaine and ecstasy and no sleep for 3 days. Aged 34.

JeffKenna

retro:electro wrote: »

30 now and I definitely can’t get away with it like I used to in my 20’s. I’d have done 2/3 nights a week no bother to me in my 20’s, now one late night a week and I’m paying for it for a few days after. The last mad session I had was a wedding in December that lasted four days. Now I prefer going for dinner and wine and getting stotious in front of the tv in my dressing gown.

/wild

Haha to be fair getting drunk watching TV at home is the job, no taxis home and it makes the shows way better!

SEPT 23 1989

GinAndBitter wrote: »

Need a blow out every couple of months to keep me sane, usually it involves copious amounts cocaine and ecstasy and no sleep for 3 days. Aged 34.

psychiatric unit or a morgue is where I would end up if I did that now

GinAndBitter

SEPT 23 1989 wrote: »

psychiatric unit or a morgue is where I would end up if I did that now

I know what you mean, I get desperate anxiety for a day or two afterwards that's why I limit it to 4 or 5 sessions a year. Next one coming up in 2 weeks.

jaxxx

Age is but a number. You only live once, and life itself is short. So do what makes you happy!

pauliebdub

I'm 41 and still occasionally party hard, maybe three or four times a year. The problem is I don't have the energy I used to, the hangovers are much worse than they used to be and also I like to be able to get up early and do stuff the next day. I also found myself getting a bit bored with pubs and nightclubs and grew to dislike crowded places that are full of drunks. These days I prefer to go for a quiet pint mid week.

Gimme A Pound

JeffKenna wrote: »

Haha to be fair getting drunk watching TV at home is the job, no taxis home and it makes the shows way better!

Heaven in winter. Although I don't get drunk or I'll be in bits next day. Two large cans and that's me done.

Qrt

Depends on your sexuality imo, gays tend to stick at it longer

(Well, I think anyway, I’m early 20s)

eviltwin

I do it once every six weeks or so. Meet for dinner and then onto a pub and then a club and back to a house for a nightcap. I don't drink after the dinner so I'm not drunk. I'm almost 42. I found it harder when my kids were small but now they're older I have a lot more energy

GinAndBitter

Qrt wrote: »

Depends on your sexuality imo, gays tend to stick at it longer

(Well, I think anyway, I’m early 20s)

Gays are the biggest lunatics at a session in my experience I mean that in a good way. They'll stay out for days. I used to go to a few secret early houses they be like raves but at 7am. Always loads of gays and always out of the brain.

Qrt

GinAndBitter wrote: »

Gays are the biggest lunatics at a session in my experience I mean that in a good way. They'll stay out for days. I used to go to a few secret early houses they be like raves but at 7am. Always loads of gays and always out of the brain.

yah the gays love a bit of the sniff in my experience, which is essentially none because I’m a hermit

retro:electro

It’s also harder logistically in your 30’s to get everyone together for a proper session. My friendship group consists of people who are married, people who have emigrated, people who have kids and some only starting college now and are saving every penny. We’re all at different stages in our lives so while the will is there to meet up as much as we can, realistically it’s just not practical. It’s a rare event when we’re all together, maybe twice a year.
You tend to not have the same restrictions on your time in your 20’s.

Gimme A Pound

My gay friend (lol) was bonkers! I'd be dead.

He's calmed down now as he's 40, but he still reverts back to his mad days now and again (e.g. music festivals) - the rest of us wouldn't even be able to make a dent. Even those who were equally mad years ago.

Retired from clubbing, occasionally stick the local until close. Price is too high pulling an all-nighter, one can't be 22 forever.

Ted Johnson

Dealing with 'mad bastards' becomes unbearable after a while.

Karma wins in the end though because those types tend to wind up as the 'old nightclub guy'.

Jerichoholic

Can't stand nightclubs anymore. Just wretched music and full of idiots. Have been to a nightclub twice in the last 12 months. Still end up going at it till 7 or 8 in the morning whenever I do go out though. It's all about the nasal entertainment.

GinAndBitter

Jerichoholic wrote: »

Can't stand nightclubs anymore. Just wretched music and full of idiots. Have been to a nightclub twice in the last 12 months. Still end up going at it till 7 or 8 in the morning whenever I do go out though. It's all about the nasal entertainment.

That flake though, eh?

Jerichoholic

GinAndBitter wrote: »

That flake though, eh?

Oh I'm tellin' ya.

WhiteMemento9

Saige Chilly Transmission wrote: »

My gay friend (lol) was bonkers! I'd be dead.

He's calmed down now as he's 40, but he still reverts back to his mad days now and again (e.g. music festivals) - the rest of us wouldn't even be able to make a dent. Even those who were equally mad years ago.

Always been a big music festival goer. It is weird in my 20's it was probably seen by many people as a more alternative thing to do so many of the people I knew wouldn't see it as their scene or because they weren't really big music lovers. Fast forward to 30's and many of the same people decided sure why not I'll give it a go. After discovering they are like Disneyland for adults they seem to be always organising to go to them now

pq0n1ct4ve8zf5

No interest in clubs, but I'd be at house parties that stay going Friday night through Sunday afternoon somewhat often, probably every couple of months or so. That duration is a bit much for me and was even my early 20s, as much because I can't handle being around people for that long as anything else, but I'd bow out around Saturday morning. It does take the head a couple of days to get back to normal though. At the end of January had 2 weekends like that in a row which was a good reminder to not do that :pac:

I also work at a bar some weekends, so might have a drink after work and then it's suddenly 5am.

Jerichoholic

Devin Dirty Nitrate wrote: »

No interest in clubs, but I'd be at house parties that stay going Friday night through Sunday afternoon somewhat often, probably every couple of months or so. That duration is a bit much for me and was even my early 20s, as much because I can't handle being around people for that long as anything else, but I'd bow out around Saturday morning. It does take the head a couple of days to get back to normal though. At the end of January had 2 weekends like that in a row which was a good reminder to not do that :pac:

I also work at a bar some weekends, so might have a drink after work and then it's suddenly 5am.

I've often arrived at a house party where people have been going for days already. It's quite the wake up call.

pq0n1ct4ve8zf5

Jerichoholic wrote: »

I've often arrived at a house party where people have been going for days already. It's quite the wake up call.

I've friends who do it pretty regularly, fewer and fewer of them as we get older in fairness. Was never able for it.

IvySlayer

Don't mind going out. Went out last night. 3 different places, 2 pubs one club. It's just the over consumption of alcohol that bothers me. I had about 6 from 6pm to 3am. Friends would be telling me drink quicker/more/offering rounds every 3 mins, why? I don't want to end the night forgetting half of it and pissing all over the street!

Jerichoholic

Devin Dirty Nitrate wrote: »

I've friends who do it pretty regularly, fewer and fewer of them as we get older in fairness. Was never able for it.

I was able for it once, now it's just not worth it at all. A week of depression? No thanks.

McCrack

Jerichoholic wrote: »

I've often arrived at a house party where people have been going for days already. It's quite the wake up call.

Rollovers