Notice the number of people in their 30s and 40s.  Basically, one-in-three of us is either in the 30s or 40s.  What does it mean?  We have been noticing several interesting trends:

• It is no longer a taboo for people in their 40s to behave and dress as if they were in their 30s.  In fact, men who do so are now known as metrosexuals and women are called ballerinas (though this term is yet to assume the level of penetration of metrosexuals)
• Hotels, nightclubs, spas, etc. are increasingly serving to people in their 40s.  These are generally financially well-off folks with discerning tastes.  Surprisingly enough, many of them area actually single, and thus, ready for finding more stable romance.  
• Medical professionals offering an array of products for enhancement of body parts or elimination of fat/cellulite or lasic surgery for vision correction or Botox treatment for improvement in facial expression.

So what does it all mean for you?

Well, feel young.  Simply because you are now in your 40s does not mean that you can not go dancing to night clubs or wear trendy clothes or put good makeup.   But this trend can be double-edged sword.  If you are in your 40s and you behave and dress like the men and women in their 40s just a few years ago, it is very likely that you will be perceived as being much older and out of touch with the latest trends.  So make sure that you take proper care of your skin, stay fit and eat right, preferably a low-carb diet.  

The other more important thing is the change in attitude, which can make all the difference.  You not only have to look young, you have to feel that way in your heart.  And if someone tries to make fun of you, just ignore them - they are a long way from being a metrosexual or a ballerina.  Enjoy your new-found youth!

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