I'm 35 years old but look about 25 years old, sometimes I'm even asked for proof of age when I go to supermarkets to buy alcohol which I find hilarious....
I have never done anything to look younger.. I just use facial wash, cleanser and moisturiser at night.. that's it.. but I do feel a pressure to keep look young mostly in terms of my weight. I'm 5 ft 5 inches tall and weigh 8 stone 4 libs so am reasonably slim.. I used to believe that when I reached my 30's the pressure to be thin would diminish but it's just as bad as ever... people still judge you by what weight you are...
It's weird really that women are expected to look like 20 year olds even if they have kids.. and I have one child... will it get better when I reach my 40's????
2006-10-04 23:17:29 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
Londoner. my mum is 62 and i can say in all honesty that she looks about 50 years old. My brother is 32 and he looks 19!! Seriously!!!
2006-10-05 08:35:03 · update #1
I think that one who consciously feels that they are being judged or measured by others, is a sign that they themselves are unconsciously engaging in the same. The pressure is going to always get worse 'til we all simply learn, and continue to learn to let it go (myself included). It sounds as if you take good care of yourself, and that your weight, & height are quite proportional. Since all of exsistance is in constant flux, all can get better, and simultainiously; all can get worse. 40's, 50's, still after we die.
For your kid; and others too: try to; not perpetuate the silly social myth that the physical vision of a person is what they are.
Your expressivness pre-supposes that you yourself don't evenly & truly believe that to be so.
2006-10-05 00:33:03 · answer #1 · answered by JonnieB 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think that both men and women can feel the pressure to look young (good old media)Having just turned 42 i do feel a bit concerned about how people seem to become less valid and almost invisible in some situations.Its time to make a stand and love every line on our faces,be more than just a look.Lets face it,we cant be airbrushed before we leave the house every day.Love yourself and be happy.Life is too short for all these stresses.
2006-10-05 00:34:46 · answer #2 · answered by markbarclay1964 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi i am also 35 and am told i look in my 20's i have 6 children, yes i gave birth to them all. I definetly feel the pressure to look young and remain fit is out there, and so much of it we put on ourselves to live up to a certain standard. And that definetly does not diminish with time, if anything i think it gets worse probably because we are so hard on ourselves, i just want to set a good example for my kids, taking care of myself, by eating healthy and exercising regularly so they have what they need to also maintain their weight and have the core values to do so.
2006-10-04 23:37:00 · answer #3 · answered by happybluetoes 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, but it depends how you handle it. There is still that pressure to be young and slim and beautiful. I try and age gracefully however I like the way I look in certain clothes, don't want to go grey and try and keep fit. I suppose that even if there wasn't the pressure from society I would still want to be at my optimum for my age. I don't let any pressure get to me and do what I want and what feels right and comfortable for me. Be yourself.
2006-10-04 23:24:12 · answer #4 · answered by Saskia M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, okay, show-off :-) You have genetically good skin so you're very lucky. Wait until you get to my age, just turned 50 - you become invisible. There is nothing you can do about it short of plastic surgery, so just do your best to stay healthy and happy in the meantime and then you won't care. Anyway, beauty is from within (yeah, right ;-) ). No, seriously, the people who love you will still find you gorgeous and they are the ones who are important - who cares about the other shallow morons?!
2006-10-04 23:42:43 · answer #5 · answered by Londoner 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no! when u come 40 then u want to look 30 n when u reach 60 u want to look 40 n so it goes on. be happy with urself whatever age u r.
2006-10-04 23:28:13 · answer #6 · answered by nosey old lady 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think we females are the only ones that feel that pressure we're expected to be proper and beautiful all the time where as men can get old and lose their hair and get fat......
2006-10-04 23:21:23 · answer #7 · answered by Love always, Kortnei 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, i am younger than you, but my mumis in her 40's and she is getting quite depressed at how she looks. she wishes she was yougner,so i think it gets harder before you start to accept age.
2006-10-04 23:25:31 · answer #8 · answered by london lady 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i,m now in my 40s and i don,t think it gets any better or easier
2006-10-04 23:26:38 · answer #9 · answered by martin r 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋