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“At any decade in your life, our results suggest that there is a 40 to 50 percent chance of having a life crisis. There's a slight increase with age and in general women tend to experience more than men - but that could be because they may be more open to admitting that they have had a hard time.”

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Oliver Robinson, born on March 13, 1960, is an outstanding figure in an unknown field. His life experience and contributions are not widely documented, but his impact on the field is significant. more

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