Damn it, do I really look that old? Do any of you get this?

[Ricky]

OK i could solve this by posting a picture, but it's not really my point.

I just turned the big 30 in August. I have been working out and dressing well for the past couple of years and it has paid off.

However, even when I was 20 people always had me pegged as older. Part of it is due to my receding hairline, and I guess the other part is how mature I generally act.

Anyways last night really threw me for a loop. A girl made a comment to me that "You are at least 35 or 40". WTF. That really bummed me out. Especially because I was supposed to meet up with a big group, which also consists of a 20 year old girl that has been IMing online.

In any event, that one comment really threw off my game. For whatever reason I let it destroy my confidence the rest of the night. The girl that said it was 34 herself.

Any suggestions or comments on this?

 

[Julian]

Sup ricky, you got a sh1tload of posts and this is the first ive ever seen by you.

Anyway, speaking as an 18 year old i cant really comment much.

I have the opposite reaction, people mistake me for a 16 year old. Lots have told me i look 18, many have asked if i go to college etc. I guess i look just about right for my age.

Since when has anyone put so much weight into 1 womens word?

Dont sweat it man. Im sure you look right for your age. Hey maybe the chick likes you and was just neg hitting you?

 

[MindNsoul]

Dude, should you not be settled down by now ?

lol.. joking

 

[Krassus]

You can easily manipulate your image to look younger or older. Make sure you shave every morning and have a modern haircut. Forget facial hair, that adds 5-10 years.

I assume you wear dress clothing, so be sure to always have the top 2-3 shirt buttons unbuttoned and have a nice chain, gold or otherwise.

Don't wear clothing that is associated with 40-year-old office workers; i.e. light blue shirts, shirts with stripes or any stupid patterns.

For example, try wearing something like black polished Banana oxfords with black Kenneth Cole slacks, dark blue / dark plum Perry Ellis shirt and a black Versace blazer. Remember Colin Farrell in Phone Booth? Like that

 

[lynx]

Mature-looking men can look really attractive to women, so do the best you can with a mature, gentlemanly look. As for the receding hairline, you might be better off shaving your head. Your hairline might still be visible, but you will probably look a lot younger. I shave my head, and I definitely look a lot younger now than I did when I had hair. I'm 36 and look like I'm in my mid to late twenties. Use an electric razor or clippers because they're much safer and easier to use than disposable razors. Also, shave gently and wear a sunscreen.

 

[Rahul]

If you have the money I would say go for some HGH injections. Maybe a face lift and some hair implants. You'll look and feel like you're 25. As far as having the right attitude about being percieved as old, I can't really tell you because I am pretty damn far from that point in my life.

 

[Walden]

Man i had a week of this , I picked up 3 chicks and all of them asked me at some stage how old I was , turned out there was like a 5-7 year difference in each case.

I dunno about trying to look "younger" but I'll be interested to follow this thread.

 

[Ricky]

Someone posted a great line maybe David D but I'm not sure. When a girl asks how old you are say "I'm old enough that you won't get arrested for taking me home"

Funny as hell. I've said it a few times and it always gets a laugh. I also dodge the question that way!

 

[Halo]

Don't go out of your way to "look younger", because it shouldn't matter all that much anyway. Besides, have you seen what the typical early-20s guys look like these days? Not a look that should demand emulation.

I'm getting my Master's degree currently, and it's laughable how similar most of the undergraduates look. At my school, they all wear an unbuttoned polo shirt with a t-shirt under that, raggedy cargo shorts, flip flops, and the requisite seashell necklace. Most of them look like they walked right out of an Abercrombie catalog. The rest of them are the type who wear tight shiny shirts and gold chains.

I guess it depends on what sort of woman you like though. I've never liked the trendy type, because they are "intellectually digusting" for lack of a better term.

 

[Player_Supreme]

Originally posted by Krassus
You can easily manipulate your image to look younger or older. Make sure you shave every morning and have a modern haircut. Forget facial hair, that adds 5-10 years.

I assume you wear dress clothing, so be sure to always have the top 2-3 shirt buttons unbuttoned and have a nice chain, gold or otherwise.

Don't wear clothing that is associated with 40-year-old office workers; i.e. light blue shirts, shirts with stripes or any stupid patterns.

For example, try wearing something like black polished Banana oxfords with black Kenneth Cole slacks, dark blue / dark plum Perry Ellis shirt and a black Versace blazer. Remember Colin Farrell in Phone Booth? Like that

That is good advice. I just shaved my gotee off and I have a natural baby face so now I look like I'm in my late 20's again. But I can't wait to grow it back....