coolheadal Posted September 13, 2011 Posted September 13, 2011 See in my case I don't. Might be why I tend to look for those under my age almost 15 years younger. Still once they catch-up in years they're not the same anymore. How do you guys manage with the younger full-time girl friend or wife being younger than you. Of course age doesn't matter but I think if your in your 30s and the she's in her 20s your okay with a 10 year gap. 15 years is pushing it I know. I was looking on the online dating sites comparing myself to the women near my age I they look like my mom and I look like their son. Well I know good genes help but kind of hard for me at times.
madjac74 Posted September 13, 2011 Posted September 13, 2011 I am 37 and I still get carded and people generally guess my age as about 25 and my SO is 33 and she has actually been mistaken for a 16 yr old. I'm not sure what that says about me exactly. I felt like a dirty old man when she told me that! haha! I also have a friend who is 4 years older than me and the bartender (who I knew because I go there often) said "thats nice you are here with your mom" It is so hard to gauge people's ages these days. Some people take care of themselves and many do not. It is so hard to date someone my age because they really look much older than me.
Yamaha Posted September 13, 2011 Posted September 13, 2011 If I had a nickel for every person who said they look younger, or much younger, than their real age I would be a rich man. Probably 90% of people think they look younger. I think it's a justification for wanting to date younger.
Ginger Beer Posted September 13, 2011 Posted September 13, 2011 @Yamaha, good post. I've been told I look younger than my age but I've been called 'cute' lots of times, as in baby cute, not sex cute. I remember when I was 19 and someone asked my age then were shocked when I told them, they thought I was much older, so I dunno.
eerie_reverie Posted September 13, 2011 Posted September 13, 2011 I think I look my age. I don't exactly mind - 25 is not a bad age to look like.
Author coolheadal Posted September 13, 2011 Author Posted September 13, 2011 I have all my hair on my head my barber he's only 33 of age and already loosing his hair. He's shock when I lift up my had and say ta da! A lot of hair again. Yes I take care of myself and don't smoke (anything) or drink hard stuff no coffee ever. No body can guess my age. I use to go to Big E fair they have a booth for guessing ages. I always win all the stuff toys for the S-W. She would get mad because they always say you don't look your age everywhere we had gone through the years. As for you nickels I would fill up a more than a couple of those $2.00 rolls of nickels..
tb24 Posted September 13, 2011 Posted September 13, 2011 I'm 25. Everyone guesses that I'm about 19. I always get asked for ID in pubs (and the drinking age here is 18 :-\ ). I don't know whether this holds me back in dating but I've had much better success with girls in the 18-21 range than girls my own age. My last gf was 18. When people guessed our ages, they always thought she was older than me!
kiss_andmakeup Posted September 13, 2011 Posted September 13, 2011 Ever since I was about 16-17, people have assumed me to be older than I am. In my late teens people assumed I was in my early/mid twenties. In my early twenties people assumed I was in my mid/late twenties. Now at 24 it's starting to stabilize a bit, where people aren't so shocked that I'm "only" 24, but they usually still admit that they thought I was a bit older. Most people immediately follow it with, "it has nothing to do with the way you look, you just carry yourself so well and you're very mature." Yadda yadda yadda. A lot of these people are clients (I'm a hairstylist) that I spend a lot of time talking to, so it's not like they made the judgement based on my looks alone. Still, it gets old to hear. When I first started my career I was 21, and I'd have a client coming to me for months before my age would eventually come up, and the reaction was ALWAYS the same. "Oh my god, you're ONLY 21?! You're a baby! I was sure you were at least 26!" When I was 17 and someone thought I was 22, I thought it was awesome. Now I'm kind of neutral about it. Hopefully it starts going the other way as I get older!
HeavenOrHell Posted September 13, 2011 Posted September 13, 2011 (edited) People are often amazed when I say I'm 45, one person thought I was early 30's but that's probably pushing it a bit, flattering though Late 30's maybe. Used to be a pain in my 20's when I had difficulty getting in to see bands as I didn't look 18, but I appreciate it now I'm older! Edited September 13, 2011 by HeavenOrHell
Feelin Frisky Posted September 13, 2011 Posted September 13, 2011 It depends on the phases of the moon (and the tide around my waite line) :pwhether I look younger or just my age. But I am lucky to not have any wrinkles in the places men usually get them and that helps me appear younger.
ja123 Posted September 13, 2011 Posted September 13, 2011 I looked older when I was younger, and now a bit younger now that I'm older so go figure! It's always nice to be checked out by younger guys though! Puts a little jump in my step.
Janesays Posted September 13, 2011 Posted September 13, 2011 Yeah, I think I look my age. I've had people tell me I look much younger, but let's be real, that's just some BS people say to flatter you. I'm shocked by how many people take it to heart!
simpsonic Posted September 13, 2011 Posted September 13, 2011 I've always been told that I look younger. Currently I'm 28 and a lot of people think I'm the 18-21 age range. Though I've been carded at the movies once!
KathyM Posted September 13, 2011 Posted September 13, 2011 I've been blessed with good genetics, and I also take care of myself, so both men and women think I look younger than I am. I am middle aged, but often people assume I am my sister's daughter, or my husband's daughter, or my adult children's sister. I'm enjoying it while it lasts, because it won't last forever. I don't smoke, I drink in moderation, use sunscreen, exercise every other day, eat healthy, and am a big fan of Mary Kay products. That has a lot to do with it.
FitChick Posted September 13, 2011 Posted September 13, 2011 The age gap shrinks as you grow older. So ten years difference would be larger in your twenties than in your forties and older, for example. Yes, I've always looked younger. Even in college I was mistaken for my younger sister. I've always made an effort and done whatever it takes and could afford to look my best. It gets more expensive every year! Men are visual creatures and I can't change that. I think if you want to know the truth about how old you look, ask your doctor. They see people your age all the time and know where you fit on the spectrum. My doctors and their staffs have always said I looked 10-15 years younger.
FitChick Posted September 13, 2011 Posted September 13, 2011 It is so hard to gauge people's ages these days. Some people take care of themselves and many do not. That's why having current photos on your profile is so important. I do laugh when I read "people tell me I look young for my age" when clearly they don't. I know I look young for my age but I would never say it in my profile. The photos speak for themselves and I let a man make up his own mind.
GorillaTheater Posted September 13, 2011 Posted September 13, 2011 I'm 49 and don't look a day over 46.
sm1tten Posted September 13, 2011 Posted September 13, 2011 I have been told I look a lot younger than I am, and at 28 I am still getting carded everywhere I go. I'll worry about this when they STOP carding me and start calling me "ma'am." :lol:
Nexus One Posted September 13, 2011 Posted September 13, 2011 Well, I looked in the mirror today and therein I saw a man at the age of 29. And what a coincidence, because that's exactly my age.
madjac74 Posted September 13, 2011 Posted September 13, 2011 That's why having current photos on your profile is so important. I do laugh when I read "people tell me I look young for my age" when clearly they don't. I know I look young for my age but I would never say it in my profile. The photos speak for themselves and I let a man make up his own mind. Then you have to trust someone you've never met that the picture is current or even of them. I hate when women use all these tricks (distort the color, angle, lighting) to make themselves look more attractive and younger and usually to hide how unfit they are. Hmmmm thats a good one for another thread.
Feelin Frisky Posted September 13, 2011 Posted September 13, 2011 I usually like what I see in the mirror. But it's entirely the opposite in pictures. Rarely has the camera ever seemed kind. Anyone else feel that way about themselves?
madjac74 Posted September 13, 2011 Posted September 13, 2011 I usually like what I see in the mirror. But it's entirely the opposite in pictures. Rarely has the camera ever seemed kind. Anyone else feel that way about themselves? Very much! I'm confident that I am an attractive person but photos of me always look terrible. I always blink or end up looking like I'm stoned or I'm intentionally making a stupid face.
Stung Posted September 13, 2011 Posted September 13, 2011 ^^ Well, you both look fightin' fit and handsome in your avatars, if that helps. As for me, I'm 36, supernaturally stunning, and whenever anybody is trying to get into my pants or kiss my ass they tell me I don't look a day over 25.
GorillaTheater Posted September 13, 2011 Posted September 13, 2011 I really dislike threads like this, which is why I post the same smart ass comment over and over again. But I do have a confession: I grew a beard when I was in the DA's office so I wouldn't look like some high school kid arguing before the jury. But I'm not sure it helped much.
triphopper414 Posted September 13, 2011 Posted September 13, 2011 Nope. I am 24 going on 25 and everyone thinks I am 18, young as 16. I get carded everywhere I go and I think they are still skeptical when they hand me my ID back, they give the "mmmm, okay look."
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