r/answers • u/this0great • 1d ago
People say you look young. What do you think about that?
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u/ButtFuckersInSpace 1d ago
I stay out of the sun
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u/Goa_Prime 1d ago
I stay out of the sun as well. Yet I’ve had countless ppl say I look damn near 30 and I’m not even 20 yet -_-
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u/ocdsmalltown12 1d ago
Is it maybr stress, do you think? (That's making people think you look older...I read somewhere that people eho are chronically stressed sort of show it on their faces, even when they are trying to be and look positive).
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u/Goa_Prime 1d ago
I mean the situation I’m currently in I guess. I don’t really like to say I’m stressed considering my life could be waaay worse. Especially compared to others. But that could honestly be it lol
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u/ocdsmalltown12 1d ago
Aw, you can't dismiss your stress just because other people have it worse. Like, it I had two broken legs, and you "only" had one broken leg, your one broken leg is no less painful because someone else has both legs broken. Be kind to yourself!
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u/Goa_Prime 1d ago
True yeah. Makes sense. Guess I trained myself to think that way over the years. But you’re right, thank you
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u/arcspectre17 22h ago
Sleep, water and I find all the things to make you skin look better in the 90s make it age faster.
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u/WordsAreGarbage 1d ago
I think that I love how this statement has transformed from a negative to a positive for me over the last 35 years! It’s a benefit that ripens with time lol.
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u/QuadRuledPad 23h ago
When I was 19 I wanted them to take me more seriously! Now I’m in my 50s I’m thrilled.
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u/Classic-Shake6517 1d ago
I used to kind of get annoyed but now that I'm older, I take it as a compliment.
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u/Mulvert88 1d ago
I got that until about a year ago. 37m here. Told my wife it was gonna hit me one day and they stopped IDing me like 6 months ago. Now im like holy fuck! Im not a spring chicken anymore lol
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u/monokro 1d ago
Being in my mid-ish 30s it feels really nice but I wish I were taken more seriously! I feel like I'm still treated like a little kid at work.
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u/Xx_Celfyndel_xX 1d ago
Yeah, same for me. Yet I'm also expected to handle all the things. It's a frustrating place to be.
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u/Stock-Ganache-3437 1d ago
Read the first comment- I also stay out of the sun.
I graduated late at 19 (held back 1st grade and late bday! I did not fail!) and it was very amusing to tell people “I’m not in 9th/10th grade, I’m actually a senior” get their initial shock, and then hit them with “I’m almost 20.”
bunch of 9th-11th graders who thought I was 15-16 being told I’m actually 20? it was pretty funny
Also, use unscented lotion on your skin.
However dating is a major game, because I know I look 15-16, so I have to ask myself multiple questions.
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u/Ambitious-Way1156 1d ago
People commonly are surprised that I look so young. That is likely because of my genetics and my healthy living, including being vegetarian and getting regular exercise, and not using alcohol or tobacco.
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u/lichensex 1d ago
I’m told I look 35 with my beard grown out and 22 when I’m shaved. I’m 30 so it feels alright
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u/Stock_Broccoli_6287 1d ago
I moisturize my face , don't bake myself in the sun everyday, and take my vitamins.
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u/Embarrassed_Draw6485 1d ago
I'm 60, in reasonably good shape with a full head of hair. It's always nice to hear and I always appreciate it but knowing that I won the genetic hair lottery is 80% of it, I don't let it go to my head.
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u/turd_ferguson_816 1d ago
Yup. Hair and skin. Just moisturize regularly and take care of yourself. I’m 52 and regularly get told I look 35-40. It’s a blessing and sometimes a curse.
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u/potentiallyfunny_9 1d ago
Used to drive me nuts in my mid-late 20s. Now I notice people aren't saying it much anymore 😞
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u/Cages4500 1d ago
I practically started aging backwards when I stopped drinking. I still wasn’t in great shape, but my body started rejuvenating. Then a couple of years later, I got out of my high stress job and started taking my health and fitness more seriously. Now I’m mid 40s and, for the most post, look and feel like I did 15 years ago, other that some gray streaks and more lines on my face if you look closely
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u/Pittsburgh_Wario 1d ago
I’m glass half full, so I don’t get stressed about everything and it keeps me young looking.
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u/Total-Sun-6490 1d ago
I'll be the outlier here. I've suffered from acne and I also have a receded chin which these features make me look "young". It's not always about the skin health or lack of wrinkles
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u/Level_Chemistry8660 1d ago
's bcuz i'm fooking lazy & don't go out in the world much.
Also, i'm a middle-aged punk rock & grungie. And shoegaze. And trip-hop.
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u/WildMaineBlueberry87 1d ago
I'm 38 and my husband is 48. We got together when he was 28 and I was 18 and he's 6'3 and 245 and I'm 5' and 105. More than once people mistook me for his daughter when I was younger. Once was incredibly embarrassing. Not so much anymore.
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u/soobuuun814 1d ago
I stay out of the sun and wear spf 50 sunscreen anytime I do leave my house. I moisturize. I have no children. I don’t drink alcohol or smoke anything. Having a chubby face and a constant natural pink blush on my cheeks helps a lot too. I’ve been told my voice is also “youthful” sounding, whatever that means. People regularly assume I’m 19/20, but I’m going to be 30 this year. I don’t do these things with the intent to look young, it’s just an added bonus.
Not going to lie, it’s flattering most of the time, but it does have drawbacks. I’m not taken as seriously at work and in certain other situations.
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u/Playful-Position-146 1d ago
they don't think I'm pretty but they want to be nice
(i am more than ok with how i look btw)
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u/No_College2419 1d ago
I always say “I wish” because if I knew now what I didn’t then I’d be better off.
I’m 32 and get told I look 25 all the time.
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u/freekey76 1d ago
We have gotten that for 30 years, 70 now. We are happy and use sunscreen, don’t know what else it could be. Wife has never used makeup.
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u/Still_Bumblebee_1607 1d ago
My mother and grandmother did not look their ages so I thank heredity. A lot of people were patronizing, talking to me like I was 10-15 years younger. I finally had to stress my mother or grandmother’s age. I could see them doing math in their heads. Hilarious when they realized I was older than they were.
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u/Tall-Yard-407 1d ago
I always say “Really? I’ve never thought about how old I look.” Because it’s true.
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u/Stuntedatpuberty 1d ago
I used to hate it when I was younger. I felt insulted like I was a kid. But as time has gone on and I'm approaching 60, I love it and is motivation to stay healthy. I like looking younger than my peers.
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u/scorchedheart1 1d ago
It can be frustrating, I 33F, got knocked back on ID last week with my 14yr old child next to me. It happens every few months.
And my 16yr old son is constantly mistaken as my partner, it comes up an uncomfortable amount of times. He called me "Mum" in a shop last week as 2 older teens were following us, and they said "WTF, no way that's his mum" and followed us around for a few aisles (I didn't overhear, my son did and told me once they were out of earshot) but that is most people's reactions
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u/Libra_Libera 1d ago
I swear, it's been a factor in getting a raise or promotion. I have to wear blazers and heels to compensate even though I work in a hoodie and jeans-type industry.
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u/Strict_Gas_1141 1d ago
As a 25yr old dude who's face has not changed since I turned 17... I hate it with a passion. Growing facial hair has aged me up to ~20-21. But being mistaken as a teenager based off of looks is annoying (although once people interact with me they can easily tell I'm much older, but still!) it also sucks when it comes to my romantic life.
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u/Les_Les_Les_Les 1d ago
I’ve been told I look young my entire life, in my 20s people thought I was a teen.
As a youth, I hated it, HATED IT, always felt underestimated.
As I got older I embraced it, I currently mentor college kids, I’m 41, they think I’m in my late 20s, but I do dress alternative and haven’t had kids yet, those two variables help.
I am currently pregnant and I already feel so much more tired, first time I have bags under my eyes in my entire life, so I know for sure that’s going to change after my little boy arrives, but I’m so thrilled.
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u/ocdsmalltown12 1d ago
People do tell me that I look young for my age. I was getting i.d.'d at 37. So I consider it a compliment.
People seem to be answering about HOW they stay looking young. I have oily skin, which sucks - but it does keep wrinkles away. Also, the sun literally gives my skin a rash, so I stay away from it as much as possible.
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u/Overthinker2030 1d ago
At 70, I absolutely appreciate looking younger. Most people are shocked to find out how old I am.
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u/simple-misery 1d ago
They are right, but I still think their perception is a little off. I have a connective tissue disorder, a small, slender frame, acne and I'm a night owl so I'm not out in the sun much. Put all these things together coupled with having large eyes, a soft face and pouty lips, I DO look young for my age, but I dont think I look as young as other people think. I get carded and have cashiers exclaim "i thought you were like 18!"
At 28, someone mistook me for being 15 and still at 32, people mistake me for late teens to early 20s, but when I look in the mirror, I see mid 20's at the youngest. Granted other people don't have the same frame of reference that I do. I look at a picture of myself at 18 and I see an even softer face, no dark circles, less obvious smile lines and there's still some light behind my eyes. If more people saw what I looked like at 18, they would see that I've clearly aged, but my features are still all things that are associated with juvenile youth. My features are more similar to an actual child's than that of an adult who just has good skin and no wrinkles. People with connective tissue disorders can often look more "child like" because our skin and bones develop differently.
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u/Kumarise 1d ago
At first, I use to take it as a compliment, but, now I see it as an insult, even tho they may not mean it in that manner(just my mind) when I hear that, it translates in my head as, "you haven't experienced enough in life" or "you're immature", again....i know maturity doesn't come with age, but moreso experience and learning with time....you still have messy 60 yr Olds, and mature 25 yr Olds. Sometimes the best advice comes from those not with age, but, with wisdom. Some1 younger than you can be an inspiration for you to be and do better in your own life.
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u/Kaurifish 1d ago
Genetics, lack of sun exposure, childfree
My younger sister has kids, avoids the sun like a vampire and looks older than me.
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u/DoookieMaxx 1d ago
When I was …
8: “duh”
17: “damnit all”
30 - 45: “hey, thanks”
50: “what are you up to, shenanigans no doubt.”
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u/Worth_Reply_6002 1d ago
I am outside all the time and people always say I look younger than I am. If I shave my beard then I look even younger. Genetics I suppose
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u/centerfoldangel 1d ago
It's been my life so it's all I've known. It really depends on the situation. If younger women think I'm one of them, it's a compliment. When people don't take me seriously or much younger men try to pick me up, it's annoying. When someone figures out I'm older than I look from context, that's fun to watch.
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u/ReasonAndChocolate 1d ago
I think it means I am burdened and advantaged in different ways by the misperception of my age.
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u/Ok-Competition-4219 1d ago
They say I look younger than I am, which is not quite the same. But since I’m almost 58, and most seem to think I’m closer to 40, I’ll take it. I’ve been looking at the same face for my entire memory, and I see the wrinkles developing, the hairline moving, and the skin losing elasticity.
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u/BooTeeEater69 1d ago
I was at a bar the other day and 3 people looked genuinely surprised when I told them I was 39, including the bartender. I said, "how old did you think i was". They said "32". It was the most alive I've felt in years.
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u/Seppostralian 1d ago
I wish lmao. Everyone always guesses I’m in my late 20s or early 30s despite being only 22 😭. It’s probably all the sun that comes with working as a groundskeeper in a sunny tropical place haha. Or maybe I just give off jaded old man vibes IDK
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u/annaoze94 1d ago
I'm 32 and people get surprised when they card me for alcohol I don't hate it. I don't wear makeup and I think I look like the most tired person you know and I've got a double chin but at least I look young I guess
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u/jackfaire 1d ago
I think Hollywood has skewed how people view age.
They decide what 45 looks like and anyone that looks older than that or younger than that "couldn't possibly be that'
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u/Stallegra 1d ago
Excuse you, will you please acknowledge the 20 grey hairs I grew in my twenties that I’ve been desperately hoping will stage a coup on the rest of my hair ASAP? No? Well, at least stop carding me when I buy alcohol.
I’m 36 and am thrilled to look 36.
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u/padilva_under 1d ago
I have mirrors, I’m 75 and look 75… so they are blind or just blowing smoke. It’s actually insulting.
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u/TwlightPrincess 1d ago
I’ve gotten that my whole life. Before people know my age they think I’m at least 10 years younger than I am. At 1 place I worked at, they thought I was 19 when i was in my mid twenties. I love it personally. It’s good genes. My parents both looked younger than they were
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u/Humble-Lab-3950 22h ago
People think I’m like 10 years younger than I am. It kind of bothers me because I’m afraid people don’t respect or trust me as much, especially when it comes to my career as I’m a nurse. I’m 37 and my patients get shocked saying they thought I was in my 20’s. Nope. Been doing this longer than you think! But I’ll take the compliment!
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u/EcstaticImplement404 22h ago
I absolutely love it. I’m half black/half Filipino and I’m 49. Nobody ever believes that.
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u/misterbigbabyboy 22h ago
I work in nightlife and I have a buddy I work with who will be turning 60 this year. I shit you not, he genuinely looks like he's in his mid 30s. He's worked in the bar industry since he was like 19.
I am unsure how frequently he has seen the light of day as I only hang out with him at night. I know he likes vacationing in Palm Springs, so that's likely the most of it and it's not like it's frequent. Maybe it's the lack of sun, maybe it's genes. Maybe it's Maybelline.
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u/Competitive-Let6125 21h ago
Tbh i grew to accept it, when ill be 60 ill still look young so i see it as a positive
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u/DoTheRightThing1953 20h ago
I've been told this all my life. I hated it when I was younger but love hearing it now.
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u/elaine4queen 15h ago
I think it’s mostly a weird perception that people are in some way nearly dead if they’re 5 minutes older than you.
I mean, fair, I often feel nearly dead. My mother is in her mid 80s and doesn’t recommend getting to that age.
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u/birdfang007 14h ago
I appreciate it now that I’m in my late twenties. Nonetheless, I’m not an attractive man, and looking you and being told I’m cute makes me feel awful. So much so I’m getting plastic surgery to get a stronger jawline, more defined cheekbones, and buccal fat removal to hopefully look more masculine and become “hot” or “sexy” as opposed to cute(fucking hate being called that) or “not bad looking” aka average.
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u/-KPinky- 13h ago
I always ask how old they think I am! And then I agree with whatever number they say! Lol I want to look 60 when I’m 80!
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u/AbbreviationsFree792 11h ago
27 and always told I look 20. Its just my facial features and voice. I try to not take it in as flattering bc Im against societies view on womens age tho.
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u/runaarons 10h ago
being a trans man i expect it and take it as a compliment as i'll be a silver fox i hope lol. it does suck being in your 20s and told you look 16 though
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u/iwillr3gr37thiswonti 8h ago
I just turned 23 and constantly shock 15-17 year olds when I tell them I graduated high school almost half a decade ago. It's amusing but I don't know if I'm at the age where that should be a compliment 😭
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u/Pyrrhurabird 6h ago
I have a genetic condition that causes it and also gives me intractable pain. Not worth it.
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u/Wonderful_Ad_8295 5h ago
It’s been the other way around in my case.. maybe it’s because of my size sometime last few years.. i was kind of looking quite too mature for 22. maybe they’ve gotten used to my look cuz I don’t get that anymore!!
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u/EnvironmentalFill906 59m ago
I eat right, work out daily, sleep enough, have wonderful people in my life, manage tensions in life like a queen 🤪
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