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In my opinion it ages women when they don't keep up with the current styles on hair, clothing and makeup. I have seen several women in their 30's who look much older just because they are frumpy.
You don't have to be into all the lastest trends but at least be in the right decade
Men's skin is 20% thicker than women's, due to their testosterone levels. Collagen and elastin are more present, so the delicate nature of a young woman's skin, the thing that made it so attractive when they were 19 years old, means that it may not hold up the way a man's does.
Why did this turn into a discussion about how women just let themselves go when they get older? It's like asking why men let themselves go bald!
They don't always go the same way. When I went to my 25th reunion, the woman who was by far the most beautiful had been a tall gawky girl with thick glasses. The next-best-looking had been a roundish, dumpy-looking girl.
Everyone is different, but one thing is undeniable: we all will age.
Nevertheless, some people place emphasis on their physical appearance and some don't. I've read some serious generalizations about the "popular girl in high school who wore too much make up, drank too much, smoked too much, etc."
That wasn't the case at my high school. Unless you know 100% of the world's population, you can't make such sweeping generalizations.
It really just depends. At my high school, the generally-recognized-as-popular crowd was definitely none-too-classy, which resulted in an "in crowd" that was, well, to be blunt, kinda skanky. This happens in small communities, sometimes, where the pond is sufficiently small that the biggest fish in it aren't really all that big, in the grand scheme of things - and fairly low class parents, even if they've risen to some type of mediocre status in a small town, generally beget fairly low class kids. So you get a lower standard for what's classy. Leaving a small, fairly blue collar community for college in a much more moneyed and distinctly more intellectual area showed me that the "society" crowd in my college would have laughed their butts off at the crowd that passed for popular at my podunk (loved it, but it was assuredly podunk) high school. Every place has their own version of popular. In my high school, it was people who grew up to be small town cops, the bartenders they bust for serving underage popular kids (probably their own), and the alcoholics they have to give rides home. Three cheers for rising to mediocrity.
Back in high school, and at times I always admired the beauty that most of the popular girls had. They had so much attention, and I always had that feeling that they were going to be beautiful for a long time.
However after running into many of them, after years I say to myself "oh my, what happened"??? I am not trying to be negative, but 10 to 15 years after high school many woman just dont age gracefully. The irony is that the girl that most of the guys just did not notice or get as much attention as the popular girls in high, look way better than what they did back than and much better than many of the woman who grabbed all the intention. They also tend to be more successful and independent.
I see this trend all the time, and my friends agree with me. One theory of mine is because most women who tend to be apart of that popular clique tend to drink, smoke, and party hard during those early years, become dependent on someone, get pregnant, etc. This is one reason why I think most men, and I believe men are shallow as they are desperate, look for younger women, immediately when they see signs that there woman is aging. Men know subconsciously that many woman whether we all want to admit it or not, do not age gracefully.
As I said this does not pertain to every single woman, but it is something I would like to look into. Men look better when they age, and for women it is the complete opposite.
There is a lot to be said for living a healthy lifestyle. But that's not everything. Genetics are surely a factor. But life is not the same for everyone. Some people get beaten down by a multitude of stresses. Coping with a 10-year non stop marathon of problems such as abuse, marital difficulties, single parenting, job loss, lawsuits, financial problems, etc. can turn even the most spectacular of beauties into a haggard look.
There is something to be said about inner beauty. It's a rare gem. To see past the wrinkles, the hair loss, and a few extra pounds, only to find the truest of beauties. Judging others' based on their looks just seems so shallow to me.
Back in high school, and at times I always admired the beauty that most of the popular girls had. They had so much attention, and I always had that feeling that they were going to be beautiful for a long time.
However after running into many of them, after years I say to myself "oh my, what happened"??? I am not trying to be negative, but 10 to 15 years after high school many woman just dont age gracefully. The irony is that the girl that most of the guys just did not notice or get as much attention as the popular girls in high, look way better than what they did back than and much better than many of the woman who grabbed all the intention. They also tend to be more successful and independent.
I see this trend all the time, and my friends agree with me. One theory of mine is because most women who tend to be apart of that popular clique tend to drink, smoke, and party hard during those early years, become dependent on someone, get pregnant, etc. This is one reason why I think most men, and I believe men are shallow as they are desperate, look for younger women, immediately when they see signs that there woman is aging. Men know subconsciously that many woman whether we all want to admit it or not, do not age gracefully.
As I said this does not pertain to every single woman, but it is something I would like to look into. Men look better when they age, and for women it is the complete opposite.
So what...does it make you feel good?? You sure like tootin your own horn!!! Sad that you've been so poorly treated by men that you've formed such a low opinion of them.....now what is it about women that age (as you percieve it) not gracefully that you want to look into....and why???
Women get more wrinkles because their skin is much less thinker than a man's skin, especially on the face.
I believe how you look as you get old depends on:
- genetics
- smoking
- sun exposure abuse
- self care, hygiene
- healthy eating, some sport - but not exaggerated
I'm walking my baby almost daily in a large park; I've seen some mothers around 35-45, with their teen kids, on rollers or just walking along. I was completely stunned of how good those women looked.
I've also been stunned to see young girls looking sleezy and plain....old.
Women look really different as they age because they start to lose their looks as perimenopause kicks in in the mid 30s. It actually begin a little earlier than that depending on how well you take care of yourself. There is a lot involved in looking good past 30 and 40. Genetics, correct diet and exercise, good skin care, and after a certain age HRT is crucial to continue to look good.
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