In middle adulthood, we compare the lives we have achieved with our hoped-for self, and the degree of match between the two influences our life satisfaction.

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Middle adulthood is a stage where individuals tend to reflect on their achievements and compare them with their initial aspirations. The level of compatibility between what has been realized with what was initially desired affects the individual's level of contentment or dissatisfaction with life. Therefore, the statement is true.

In Middle Adulthood, We Compare the Lives We Have Achieved