30 something people still partying all night?

Wanderer2010 · 02-03-2019 11:50AM #1

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 · 02-03-2019 11:51AM

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 · 02-03-2019 11:52AM

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 · 02-03-2019 11:53AM

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

ArtyC · 02-03-2019 11:53AM

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 · 02-03-2019 11:56AM

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 · 02-03-2019 12:05PM

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 · 02-03-2019 12:06PM

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 · 02-03-2019 12:09PM

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 · 02-03-2019 12:19PM

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.

02-03-2019 12:23PM

Sure why not, enjoy life

Telly · 02-03-2019 12:25PM

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 · 02-03-2019 12:25PM

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 · 02-03-2019 12:26PM

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 · 02-03-2019 12:26PM

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 · 02-03-2019 12:26PM

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 · 02-03-2019 12:28PM

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.

02-03-2019 12:29PM

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 · 02-03-2019 12:32PM

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 · 02-03-2019 12:34PM

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 · 02-03-2019 12:36PM

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 · 02-03-2019 12:37PM

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 · 02-03-2019 12:52PM

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 · 02-03-2019 01:07PM

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 · 02-03-2019 01:07PM

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

I was never one for nightclubs thoughs.

02-03-2019 01:09PM

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 · 02-03-2019 01:11PM

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 · 02-03-2019 01:15PM

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 · 02-03-2019 01:15PM

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 · 02-03-2019 01:22PM

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 · 02-03-2019 01:27PM

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

30 something people still partying all night?

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