The U-Curve

Down then up (or up then down)

Click an example to see the pattern

Examples

Happiness Over Life
The midlife crisis is real
Living Abroad
Honeymoon → Culture shock → Adaptation
Marriage Satisfaction
Kids stress, empty nest bliss
Career Satisfaction
Eager → Cynical → Wise
Exercise Intensity
Too little or too much hurts
Risk Appetite
Young, conservative, then YOLO again