do you look older or younger than your real age?
By cainam
@cainam (493)
Philippines
September 9, 2009 11:35pm CST
i'm already 26 yet everybody in the family is treating me like i'm a teenager.well, better than being treated like a child.. even those who met me for the first time always thought that i'm just in highschool. it's kinda flaterring but its also annoying at times coz i doubt sometimes if they are telling the truth.its a good thing here in the philippines to look younger that your age.
14 responses
@tonika1980 (155)
• United States
11 Sep 09
I am 29 years old, and most people say that I look like a teenager. It gets frustrating sometimes, but at others it's nice to hear. When I get asked if my children are my sisters, or if my husband is my dad it brightens my day. I do not like, however, when people question me on how I can have 13 year old daughters and be so young. ( I married them when I married their dad). If people are telling you that you look younger, I'm sure you so. It's something to be proud of, no matter how irritating it can feel!
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@tonika1980 (155)
• United States
15 Sep 09
If I had given birth to the girls, yes I would be too young. But, we chose each other. They were in need of a Mommy, and I loved kids, so we just fit together. I actually have twin 13 year old daughters, along with an 11 year old daughter and a 6 year old daughter. So, when we are out and about, we all pass for sisters. It is alot of fun, I assure you!
@TheAdvocate (2392)
• Philippines
10 Sep 09
People spend the big bucks to have your kind of problem. Like you, people look at me and think I'm at least ten years younger than I really am. I use to feel annoyed about it because there were professional repercussions to it also. But now I just smile and say thank you whenever I receive this kind of compliment, but at the same time, I work hard so that people will see past my young exterior and look at my work.
@mzz663 (2772)
• United States
12 Sep 09
I've always been told I look a lot younger than I am. My niece is 13 years younger than me and my daughter is 21 years younger than me and everyone thinks I'm their older sister when we get together! I used to hate it when I was younger, when I was 18 I looked like I was 13 and my mom always told me I would appreciate it when I got older, I didn't think I would, but now I do....I'm in my 40's and look like I'm in my early 30's......I know how you feel about it being annoying, but trust me, when you're my age, it'll be flattering, especially when you see how much other people seem to have aged that you grew up with or went to school with....
@fifileigh (3615)
• United States
10 Sep 09
i have always looked younger than my age. i dont care. i am 45 but look around 28.
i noticed lots of asians look young for their age, especially if they are thin. i have vietnamese and filipino adult friends, and i joke around with them that they look like kids. they are both older than me.
@my_name_is_coco (4333)
• Philippines
12 Sep 09
some people say I actually look younger than my age.I am already 25 (turning 26 this October),yet some people think I am still a college student.there have been situations that I am mistaken as a student.it is actually funny,yet at the same time,nice,to be treated like a younger person.it is much better than people guessing your age,then coming up with a number older than your actual age.
@daliaj (5674)
• India
10 Sep 09
This is an interesting question. I think that I look younger to my age and I don't think I will change my opinion ever. I wish to look youngr to my age and I always think that I am like that. But, somebody else will say a different answer. I think everybody wishes to look younger to their age.
@my_name_is_coco (4333)
• Philippines
31 Oct 09
I am 26 and people always assume that I am a fresh graduate or a 24 year old.it's flattering at times.sometimes it's a bit annoying when people treat you like a kid.it's ok with me,though.one of our company's bandwidth suppliers thought I looked like a fresh graduate,when I actually turned 26 a week ago.my former office colleague who I saw yesterday told me I still looked like a kid.ah well....
@eileenleyva (27560)
• Philippines
10 Sep 09
Hi cainam, I think I just look my age. I don't have wrinkles yet, thank God. I am also not one of those vain people who constantly find the routes leading to the salon. Neither have I enhanced any part of my body. I am glad to be my age and how I look. Do not mind the trivial comments those people say about you. They just can't think of anything to say. Have fun looking young. It is an asset.
@silver245 (64)
• United States
10 Sep 09
Hi cainam. People have usually thought I looked younger than my age for most of my life. I'd say that when I was your age it was irritating sometimes. Now that I'm almost 48 I'm very happy when people think I'm younger! My Mom and my older sister still look younger than they are too, and it's flattering to all of us. I'd say for now put up with the annoying parts and look forward to the future when you'll like it!
@alwayzzcitra (1861)
• Indonesia
2 Oct 09
LOL, I do look so much younger than my real age. I am petite figured and skinny, so when looking at me, people would think I am just a high school student. Well, I am not, I'm 24 and I'll be a mom in a few months. Sometimes I use makeup to make me look older, sometimes I enjoy looking younger.
@indocorner (546)
• Indonesia
5 Feb 10
Most people look me as younger. They think me 3 up to 6 years younger. Perhaps since I'm very tiny.. I think not only in philipines but also all over the world would be glad if they look younger. but sometimes it irritates me when they think I'm younger in which they also think I'm immature as well. It's okay if they think I'm cute that means cute.
@sushie93 (1355)
• France
5 Feb 10
I'm like you, i look younger than my real age: i'm twenty and people think i'm only 12 or 14 -_-'. Two years ago when i was 18, a girl who was in secondary ask me if i was on secondary school too (i wanted to hit her! xD) and one week ago, when i was working as housewife in a hotel, a client ask my age and was thinking i'm only 12 -_-'. It's really annoying ans shameful, not flattering at all for me...
@dgtempe1 (87)
• United States
12 Feb 10
You are very lucky. I think i have always looked younger than i am, and that is fading by people's reaction.
It used to be people would ask my age and i would tell them, and they would say.."Really? You dont look it at all". Lately they just nod in agreement when i do tell someone my age. Thats not so good.
Enjoy staying young looking and thank your lucky stars!