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I'm thirty and have come into my prime, as I think 30 can be the prime age for many men. Comparing pictures of myself now and when I was 20, the differences are striking. I definitely have more angular, sharper and contrasting features. A mature hair line (not in a bad way), and although I was physically well built to the same size back then, all the tendons in my forearms seem to be quite pronounced now.
Things I've noticed have been not necessarily getting more nor less attention from the 24-30 age group but WOW, the 30-50 especially the 40-50 are horn-dogs for the 30 somethings. I would say my bank teller is probably 45. Ten, even five years ago she wouldn't have given me a glance. Now, it embarrasses me trying to avoid all the playful flirting...and she's married! Today she had slacks on that when she turned around, it was oh-so...sweet baby Jesus. Lord I am a weak weak, pitiful man
I'm thirty and have come into my prime, as I think 30 can be the prime age for many men. Comparing pictures of myself now and when I was 20, the differences are striking. I definitely have more angular, sharper and contrasting features. A mature hair line (not in a bad way), and although I was physically well built to the same size back then, all the tendons in my forearms seem to be quite pronounced now.
Things I've noticed have been not necessarily getting more nor less attention from the 24-30 age group but WOW, the 30-50 especially the 40-50 are horn-dogs for the 30 somethings. I would say my bank teller is probably 45. Ten, even five years ago she wouldn't have given me a glance. Now, it embarrasses me trying to avoid all the playful flirting...and she's married! Today she had slacks on that when she turned around, it was oh-so...sweet baby Jesus. Lord I am a weak weak, pitiful man
Would you avoid the flirting if the teller was a 22 year old?
Would you avoid the flirting if the teller was a 22 year old?
If she was married also, yes. I'm also taken, so.......
In general, if I knew she was 22, I most likely would show no interest. I was never really into one night stands and that's about all I could see her as. But if I was out and about again, I would place my preferred age range from 24-34...perfect being 28-30 for any kind of relationship.
Why do people say this? Is 35 the new 20? Is 20 the new 5? 50 is 50 and 35 is 35.
Are you just being facetious or do you really need to have this explained to you?
Generally speaking, people used to be considered a full fledged adult when they were 18. Now many people live at home, unmarried, till they are well into their late twenties.
People used to think about retiring at age 55. Now most people don't retire till they are into their late sixties.
People used to have kids in their early twenties - now many people put off having children till they are in their thirties.
People used to be considered matronly or definitely middle aged after age 35 or 40. They dressed that way and carried themselves that way. Now many people don't consider themselves or others "middle aged" till they're pushing sixty - and they may NEVER dress or act matronly!
As life spans have increased, and healthcare is more advanced, the concept of "middle age" has altered. Also, with divorce and remarriage more common, more people in their 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond are dating - and guess what - many of those people have more expendable income, which means that not only are they dating more - they are PLAYING more.
I recently visited Hot Springs Village - a gated community where the median age is 67. It was actually amazing. The state of the art fitness center was FULL of people in their 60s and 70s - working out with gusto, playing tennis, swimming laps, taking spin classes and zumba. Laughter and chatter filled the air. The energy in the air was palpable.
At fifty, I am looking forward to the probability of 40 more active, healthy years (genetics are in my favor on this one). One hundred years ago, the expected lifespan of a woman was 55 years.
I recently visited Hot Springs Village - a gated community where the median age is 67. It was actually amazing. The state of the art fitness center was FULL of people in their 60s and 70s - working out with gusto, playing tennis, swimming laps, taking spin classes and zumba. Laughter and chatter filled the air. The energy in the air was palpable.
At fifty, I am looking forward to the probability of 40 more active, healthy years (genetics are in my favor on this one). One hundred years ago, the expected lifespan of a woman was 55 years.
My Aunt, who is turning 70 this year, used to work in one of those assisted living homes as an event planner. When she was in her early 60s. She was teaching everyone ballroom dancing, going to shows, going to the theater, etc.
She is super active, and regularly goes ballroom dancing to the theater and travelling all over the place. She even got remarried in her late 50s/early 60s. No need to slow down now. For her 70th she plans to go to Europe.
Are you just being facetious or do you really need to have this explained to you?
Generally speaking, people used to be considered a full fledged adult when they were 18. Now many people live at home, unmarried, till they are well into their late twenties.
People used to think about retiring at age 55. Now most people don't retire till they are into their late sixties.
People used to have kids in their early twenties - now many people put off having children till they are in their thirties.
People used to be considered matronly or definitely middle aged after age 35 or 40. They dressed that way and carried themselves that way. Now many people don't consider themselves or others "middle aged" till they're pushing sixty - and they may NEVER dress or act matronly!
As life spans have increased, and healthcare is more advanced, the concept of "middle age" has altered. Also, with divorce and remarriage more common, more people in their 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond are dating - and guess what - many of those people have more expendable income, which means that not only are they dating more - they are PLAYING more.
I recently visited Hot Springs Village - a gated community where the median age is 67. It was actually amazing. The state of the art fitness center was FULL of people in their 60s and 70s - working out with gusto, playing tennis, swimming laps, taking spin classes and zumba. Laughter and chatter filled the air. The energy in the air was palpable.
At fifty, I am looking forward to the probability of 40 more active, healthy years (genetics are in my favor on this one). One hundred years ago, the expected lifespan of a woman was 55 years.
THANK YOU!! Times change. That has been the point I have been trying to make all along.
I'm thirty and have come into my prime, as I think 30 can be the prime age for many men. Comparing pictures of myself now and when I was 20, the differences are striking. I definitely have more angular, sharper and contrasting features. A mature hair line (not in a bad way), and although I was physically well built to the same size back then, all the tendons in my forearms seem to be quite pronounced now.
Things I've noticed have been not necessarily getting more nor less attention from the 24-30 age group but WOW, the 30-50 especially the 40-50 are horn-dogs for the 30 somethings. I would say my bank teller is probably 45. Ten, even five years ago she wouldn't have given me a glance. Now, it embarrasses me trying to avoid all the playful flirting...and she's married! Today she had slacks on that when she turned around, it was oh-so...sweet baby Jesus. Lord I am a weak weak, pitiful man
You know, I am really getting sick of this kind of talk too. Talking like you should be some wrinkled old prune sitting on the porch with a cane in hand. You are 30, you can still look good if you keep it up. That is the same at any age. Why do you think there are overweight, out of shape children and teenagers?
Wow Kathryn, you look great! But I fear your points will be lost on our OP, who has chosen to be enslaved by the attitudes of teenagers, and to blame this for everything that goes wrong in his life.
Not just teenagers, it seems to be people of all ages.
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