What age do you consider "old", and why?

Answer 1

When I was young I used to think that 30 was old. Now that I'm 30 it doesn't seem so old. I don't want to think of 70 as being old. I sometimes do though. I look at my grandparents who are 69 and 72 and I see that they are starting to appear old and I don't like the thoughts of that. It makes me sad to think that they won't be around much longer. I'm crying right now just thinking about it.

I don't like this question, but I'm going to give you a star because it's a good question and it's made me think.

Answer 2

It would depend on what context were talking.

50 if were talking short mini shirt in a club tryin to pick up guys, I think older classy women are sexy.

16 if were talking arguing with your little 5 or 6 year old brother, you should be old enough to know better.

35 if you talking getting implants, what is the point in doing it know?

20 if were talking breaking up and getting back with your boyfriend every other day, what the hell....find a new man!

200 if where talking calling your bestfriend just to share a joke, face it none of us will live to be 200 so thats my way of saying your never to old for that.

14 if were talking still writing in one of the diary's with the little lock and actually locking it, at that age you should know that anyone who really wants to read that puppy can pick the lock.....

I could keep going on but I think you get the point. It is all in the perception of who you look at the person, age and situation.....

Answer 3

Over 75. Why? Because I have some in-laws that are past that age and before then they were still doing the garden, self sufficient, driving to the store for groceries. After that age it seems that in many people their thinking is not as clear, they repeat themselves, they become more forgetful. Physically they are prone to injure themselves easily. My wife's grand dad died at 93 because he fell and injured his hip and things got complicated. Before that he was doing pretty good and he was an exception to the arbitrary "75" mark I have offered. He was still able to do cartwheels at 65. When he fell and injured his hip at 93 he had to go into a convalescent home, where they took away his cigarettes. I guess that may have contributed some to his demise, I don't know.

Answer 4

Well it depends on what you are considering. the universe is the current thing today that has been around the longest, next to the eastern/western/central gods that have created it (and since they have no age). So im going to say the Universe is Old because it is the oldest thing around today.

dont conern yourself with what is old or what is new? Instead concern yourself with how good each moment is spent.

Namaste!

Answer 5

The age at which point you begin to act as if your old. That's the age I consider old. I've seen 50 and 60 year old surfers ripping waves and throwing around weights at the gym. Those folks ain't old! I've also seen 20 and 30 year olds who do nothing but sit on their butts drinking, smoking and complaining about life. They're already older than those gray haired surfers. It's all about the individual. Truly!

Answer 6

I think 70 is old. If you make it to 70, then you've had a pretty good run. Many at 70 still have a lot of good years left, but they have been around long enough that they have a certain wisdom and calm that comes with age.

Answer 7

"Old" depends on the age of the beholder... What I mean is, I remember when I thought 30 was old (I was a teen then). Now that I'm in my 50's, I don't think you're "old" til about 85. I have a few pretty-close friends in their 70's who really don't seem old.

Answer 8

I don't really define "old" itself, I usually just say "older" and compare to somebody else, usually myself. However, if I were forced to decide if someone was old, I've noticed that my definition of old is getting older as I do, lol. I used to think 20 was old when I was 5, then when I was 13 I thought old was 40, now I'm 20 and would say that 75 is old.

Answer 9

I used to think 30 was pretty old. Then I turned 30.
Then I thought 40 was old. Then I turned 40.
Now I think 50 is old. I'll let you know in 9 years when I turn 50 if i still feel it is old.

I certainly can't run as fast as I could in my 20's!

Answer 10

Age is a concept. Nobody is old, unless they feel like they are. My boss is 62 years old and so is her husband, They go to Vegas at least once a month. I've actually gone once with her. She has a saying: " Your only as old as you feel. Unfortunately when someone's body goes to sh**, your mind is still feeling good. And when your mind has left you, You could probably still run a marathon".

So, you're damned if you do, and you're damned if you don't!