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It's easy in your 20s and early 30s, but breaks down in your late 30s and 40s. Couples get married, have kids, want to live somewhere with more space and/or move away to pursue their careers.

I'm curious what happens in the 50s and 60s. Once kids leave home and careers are established or winding down towards retirement, what happens to the social circle?

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There's definitely some churn at that stage, from retirement, divorce, career change, etc. But it brings folks in, at about the same rate it takes them out.

My neighborhood group I described above is mostly that demographic, some younger, some older.

When the kids leave for college or work, the adults look for other adults to play with. It's a fun stage of life. This group likes outdoorsy things, hiking, canoeing, camping, skiing, along with the usual potlucks and barbecues.

Despite the occasional drama, it's mostly been a blast. Human nature's much the same everywhere - the core dynamics don't change in older vs younger groups. At least in my observation.

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