I’d change that as : “Being an adult is mostly realizing you didn’t look as bad as you thought you did because the only person that was concerned about that was you. Everyone else was doing their own thing focusing on themselves, just like they are now.”
I like this version.
Nah, with age I become wiser and my look is more or less stable for the last 20 years. Just more white hair but that doesn’t look bad.
You’re maturing wrong :)
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I feel like this is less true for women.
Partly! Some women explode out the gate with a little age on them. My ex-gf was pretty in her 30s, but in her late 40s would turn heads when she walked in the room. And then there are the plain Janes in high school that turn out OMFG years later.
Yes, men definitely grow old better when it comes to looks. Women live longer than men though.
It’s not the absence of youth that makes women less beautiful. It’s the absence of representation.
Men at 45: “distinguished.” Women at 45: “expired.” It’s not biology—it’s storytelling. We don’t see ugly old men as ugly—we see them as powerful, confidant, sexy. We don’t see aging women at all.
That’s not nature. That’s propaganda
Yes it’s societal values, you’re framing the narrative much too negative though. Old age for women isn’t all bad, older women stereotypically radiate trust and comfort for example. Look at Betty White and Dolly Parton, their age is a strength to them.
My previous comment was just about beauty. Superficial, societal, subjective beauty. Women are much more beautiful than men in general, but that usually fades with time. The beauty of men never tops that of women, but it can still grow with age.
100%. Also cleaning the kitchen. Always cleaning the kitchen.
And laundry. Always folding the laundry.
The key to a successful relationship is to have one partner that is sort of ok with doing the laundry and one partner that is sort of ok with doing the dishes.
This is so true. That’s how my husband and I divide things. True, I dislike laundry, but I absolutely loathe the dishes. He is the opposite.
Partner and I are the same! They begrudgingly do the dishes while I absolutely loathe them, and vice versa with the laundry.
Me when I look at my highschool id card. I thought I was hideous then. Now, on the other hand …
I feel seen. DON’T LOOK AT MY THOUGH I’M HIDEOUS!
Not as hideous as you’ll be in a few years!
is there any sub where I can post my pictures to get a female eye on it? Lately I’ve been feeling very meh about myself
The nice thing about not being naturally attractive is that as I get ilder and start to freak out about my physical health, I get better looking.
So for the most part I’m happy about always looking my best because dear god I’m gonna die at 40 if I don’t start working on my health now.
