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"...throw away the best time of their lives"

I would find this characterization depends heavily on the person. I'm much more happier at pushing 40 than when I was in my 20:s.

"the relief that I could keep fucking up and partying was immense"

I would rephrase that: People are happiest when they can be true to their inner self and are able to do those things which bring them pleasure.

Not all people enjoy parties, for example...




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