For all of the young looking people out there.... (dating, married, women)
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So one of my biggest dating challenges relates to my looks. So I am in my early/mid 30s. Depending on the day, people perceive me as aged anywhere from 22-27. The 27 is really rare. Average guess is 24. I dress my "age;" I have always leaned towards preppy and a bit conservative (i.e. Michelle Obama and Kate Middleton are my fashion idols).
It would be worse if I didn't meet lots of new people in places where the age skews a little older. Some people are adding years to get to the "25," because they are meeting me in a neighborhood full of 20/30 somethings and not on a college campus. If I were to go somewhere with lots of college students, I'd blend in and not look much like an upperclassman.
So herein lies the problem. I get hit on by the young guys! The 22-25 year olds. They think I am their age! They are then shocked if I reveal my real age. I am mistaken for 24 by people my age, older people and younger people. It can be a little funny when I give people a rundown on my job and I get the incredulous look of "how on earth did this recent grad get this job?" I usually respond with "I am older than I look, not a super overachiever."
And frankly, 25 is just way too young. My ideal age range looks more like 28-40. But I am approached by people who tend to be 22-30. I never meet anyone my age. Or you know 45+. Hmmmm.
So how do the other "youngsters" handle this? It gets more annoying as I get older. (And yes I realize there are perks to looking youthful)
I think i look few years younger than my age, and dont mind dating younger women whatsoever, so i guess ive neveer spent much thought on your issue. Dont worry, as soon as you get married and hpop out a couple of kids, youll age 10 years quickly and all will be good in the world.
So one of my biggest dating challenges relates to my looks. So I am in my early/mid 30s. Depending on the day, people perceive me as aged anywhere from 22-27. The 27 is really rare. Average guess is 24. I dress my "age;" I have always leaned towards preppy and a bit conservative (i.e. Michelle Obama and Kate Middleton are my fashion idols).
It would be worse if I didn't meet lots of new people in places where the age skews a little older. Some people are adding years to get to the "25," because they are meeting me in a neighborhood full of 20/30 somethings and not on a college campus. If I were to go somewhere with lots of college students, I'd blend in and not look much like an upperclassman.
So herein lies the problem. I get hit on by the young guys! The 22-25 year olds. They think I am their age! They are then shocked if I reveal my real age. I am mistaken for 24 by people my age, older people and younger people. It can be a little funny when I give people a rundown on my job and I get the incredulous look of "how on earth did this recent grad get this job?" I usually respond with "I am older than I look, not a super overachiever."
And frankly, 25 is just way too young. My ideal age range looks more like 28-40. But I am approached by people who tend to be 22-30. I never meet anyone my age. Or you know 45+. Hmmmm.
So how do the other "youngsters" handle this? It gets more annoying as I get older. (And yes I realize there are perks to looking youthful)
Maybe try a dating site? You can filter for age on those can't you?
Have to agree with the above, it's really not that big of a deal, has happened to me all my life, still chuckle when I've had to let some know, I'm over the hill as compared to them. Could have real issues ya know.
I find myself in a similar situation. I get told a lot that I look significantly younger than my age (I'm 39) and when I do get hit on, a lot of times it's by guys in their early 20s. I feel that, for the most part, I dress my age. I don't go out with the intention of snagging a potential life partner, or even a date, but I just take it as an ego stroke.
Wow, a woman who is worried she doesn't look old enough?
Well, maybe your not meeting men in the right place. Are there any places you can go, hang out, or participate at that attract a little older crowd? Or maybe try online dating where you can filter by age right away?
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