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What age is happiest?

After a downturn in people's late teens, the data suggested an increase in overall wellbeing in people's early 20s. But that tends to be followed by a stark drop-off in each of the components of wellbeing from around the age of 30 until people reach their 50s.

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People in the UK are happiest at 16 and 70 years old, with their wellbeing taking a dive for the majority of their working lives, according to an analysis of official data carried out by a leading thinktank. A Resolution Foundation paper published on Wednesday said people tend to be happier, more satisfied and to feel a greater sense of self-worth in their earlier years – and again as they approach older age. The study of seven years of Office for National Statistics (ONS) data also suggested that anxiety levels tend to rise between their mid-20s and their mid-50s. After a downturn in people’s late teens, the data suggested an increase in overall wellbeing in people’s early 20s. But that tends to be followed by a stark drop-off in each of the components of wellbeing from around the age of 30 until people reach their 50s. At that point, the curves shift steadily upwards until the age of about 70. The ONS’ collection of subjective wellbeing data was started in 2010 by David Cameron, who felt the nation’s success was being measured in financial terms alone. “It’s time we admitted that there’s more to life than money and it’s time we focused not just on GDP but on GWB – general wellbeing,” he said at the time. “Improving our society’s sense of wellbeing is, I believe, the central political challenge of our times.” On Wednesday, George Bangham, a policy analyst at the independent thinktank, said: “It is encouraging that a growing number of policy makers are interested in boosting wellbeing. But their focus on the new objective should complement, rather than replace, priorities such as income redistribution, better jobs and secure housing.” He added that the ONS data “shows that there is more to life than a country’s GDP, but that the employment and income trends that lie behind our economy can make a big difference to our wellbeing too”. According to the Resolution Foundation report, the statistics show the most important determinants of wellbeing to be good health, a job and a partner. But it said the data suggested wellbeing also varied significantly depending on someone’s age, income level, housing tenure, and where they live.

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How often do 50 year old married couples make love?

31 percent of couples have sex several times a week; 28 percent of couples have sex a couple of times a month; and 8 percent of couples have sex once a month. Sadly — or so we thought — 33 percent of respondents said they rarely or never have sex.

10. How often do you do "date night"?

32 percent of couples say they "never" or "hardly ever" have date nights. But 88 percent of couples who say they're "extremely happy" plan time alone together. Tip: Go out with your partner at least twice a month to maintain a sense of closeness.

11. Do you tell your partner how attractive they are?

47 percent of women and 55 percent of men say yes.

Tip: In unions of any length, more praise will yield more happiness. Be appreciative of your partner and you're likely to prompt more loving feelings in response.

12. Do you perform oral sex on your partner?

77 percent of women and 60 percent of men say yes.

Tip: Couples who do not include oral sex in their lovemaking tend to be just as happy with their partners as those who do. Whether you partake says more about what you and your partner enjoy than it does about the quality of your bond.

13. How often do you and your partner make love?

31 percent of couples have sex several times a week; 28 percent of couples have sex a couple of times a month; and 8 percent of couples have sex once a month. Sadly — or so we thought — 33 percent of respondents said they rarely or never have sex. But even among couples who report being "extremely happy," an astonishing one-fourth rarely or never get it on. Tip: If you haven't been able to reignite your relationship on your own, see a sex therapist. The American Association of Sex Educators can help you find a qualified practitioner in your area.

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