Lying about your actual age, why?

Prime, a lot of people tend to do that, but mostly women. I myself cannot understand the reason for it. It is only a number. I have no problem with my age and are not ashamed at all. And if it bothers others, so be it. TATA.

I have never ever hidden mine online or off. It's the others that don't believe me that have a problem and it's not my fault for telling the truth I am surrounded by friends of all ages, some really young, offline just like I am on here. Age is a number made up of two numbers. Some are lucky to get to three but the important thing is to live them as you feel that they should be lived knowing that it is always the right time for everything... because tomorrow might never come

I like to ask people I meet (if the topic comes up) "How old do you think I am?". Maybe they are being kind, perhaps they are being honest, but most often people judge me to be around 10 years younger than I really am. When I was younger, 70 seemed really, really old to me. Even 40 seemed on the verge of retirement and what do people do when they retire? They become a grandfather (or grandmother) or an aged uncle. Now that I am nearly there, I can still look up the hill and see that I'm not yet at the summit. 'Retirement' was really just passing the snow line! There are much tougher times ahead before we can unfurl the flag! Although my profile says I'm 69, I am actually only about your age in my mind. It was my grandmother taught me this. When she was 93 (and I was about 15), she told me "You know, I may look old, but inside I am a girl of 18". That gave me a lot of food for thought (and disbelief) but I have carried inside me and I know it's true! 33 (or 23, for that matter) is not old ... but it's not too young, either. You are exactly as old (as the saying goes) as the girl you feel!

I don't lie about my age. What's the point? I rather relish the thought behind the person whom I disclose my age to, because when I tell them my real age they think I'm lying. I get that a lot during orientation time or my first day at work and we are required to introduce ourselves. After our orientation or during breaktime, my colleagues would ask me about my real age. I don't really look my age which I think is an advantage for me.

Maybe your Kuya's embarrassed? Does he already have his own family? My mother's friends don't like telling their ages too. Whenever I ask them, they change topics! Well, me, honestly I lie about my actual age too because I feel like I want to fit in to the younger ones. Like for example, I am in a group of teenagers and they are all 15 or 16, while I am actually 17, I would lie that I am 16. LOL. Though I'm just a year older, I feel like I want to be as young as them.

In this superficial world is it okay to fudge the numbers when it comes to your age ? Sometimes yes when it comes to applying for a job or getting into a sports team but not every time. At least not with your friends,some keep lying about their age to get a date but think is it your age or simply your state of mind that’s keeping you single?

i have no problem at all to tell other people about my actual age... i don't see any reason why not... there is nothing to embarrass at all about my age... also, i like honesty as i don't like it when other people lie to me as well... so i don't lie to other people... take care and have a nice day...

I dont hide my age and actually see no reason too..in fact I take great pride in the fact that I am goin to be 40 yrs old this yr...I shouldnt have lived to see 25 or 30 let alone make it to 40!

primeaque86 Hi NO its not really bad, just very human and the funny thing to me at my advanced age 33 seems a bit funny to feel he has to lie aout his age. Would I were 33 again and just married for three years with a great husband and two adorable children,it was such fun and good years. Now with my grey white hair,, and a few wrinkles to say I was 33 would be a really hilarious lie,unbelievable and funny.So I think its sort of humourous and sweet to want to hide his age specially as he has an honest tricky younger brother to rat on him.

For the most part it is usually the females that are hard on to keep their age a private matter. I think though as people get older they don't want to be forthcoming with their real age, it's just something that they are concerned with. Some people are afraid of growing old, or don't want to admit they are old.

i also don't have a problem to that prime. when it is only a number, it is the way we handle ourselves. some people looks younger than their age and some looks older. i don't hide mine but most people cannot tell exactly my age when they try to guess.

Hi there prime, It's not bad at all..I don't hide my age & definitely not ashamed of it...I'm proud that I reach this certain age & almost all the people I get acquainted tells me I look young at my age..I'm 32 years old..single mom...but I'm feeling so young & beautiful...sometimes I even add another year whenever somebody asked me...as my grandma told me before....that I should add so I can reach that certain age again...have a great day to you & happy mylotting!

This question is one thing that puzzled my mind during my childhood. And now I understand why... I'm actually 21 yrs old but when I get in touch with my friends younger than me I'm starting to feel so old and can't keep with them on every trip. Before, it was a mystery but when you get that old and experience that you'll understand it well. It is actually involuntary sometimes. Your mouth just keep shut up when asked. We maybe scared of the reactions we may get from everyone else. Or we may feel unsatisfied or out of place with the different jive the younger generations do. I guess that's why... ha ha For a child it is very easy to say the real age. Whatever their age is they stay as attractive to most people. Are we not uncomfortable to be with someone older knowing that s/he knows much and had many experiences and you might recognize us for wrong doing? Ha ha

Sometimes when I was younger I would lie about my age. I'm not sure why, I think jus because I really wanted to be older or to convince the person I was older. Or sometimes I lied about my age because you had to be a certain age to participate in a certain thing or whatever was going on. lol but actually the people sometimes believed me so it wasnt that bad :)

Lie about my age? No I never remember my age. I have to literally have to figure it out.It never comes up , even on my birthday.

27 sound so much better than 52, don't you think?

I have not yet lied about my age, but I will be soon. My birthday is in a couple weeks, and I'm deciding that I'm actually going to celebrate the 9th anniversary of my 21st birthday!

Hellloooooe dudeee , I do not have problem in revealing my actual age---what matters the most is your attitude and presence of mind which would kick your age aspects aside and can be a great attracter amongst pool of people.I see that women try to hide their age lol---it shows on their faces though but they never give up their attempts to hide their age lol.

You know this is an odd thing to me. People hiding their age. I have no idea why this is done. I mean, it is kind of lame to judge people on their age. Therefore, why cater to those people by altering your age. Perhaps as I get older, I might get a bit more sensitive to this. Right now however, I have no idea why people do that. Age can be a rather touchy topic for a lot of people. It is one of those questions that get a double take when it is asked. You can almost see people when they are asked this thinking. The wheels are turning in their head, as they wonder if they should tell the truth or not. And if they lie, they wonder exactly how much they should knock off that age. However, I do not do that, but it is rather common. More common than one would think.

as for me..i got no problem to tell others my age but the think is they thought i'm younger.but it makes me feel better..hehe..but eventually when i become adult,i'm sure i will have problem to say it especially to guys who thought i'm older..hope that thing will not happen to me.age is just a number,like people say.and life start at 40..anyway,chill up.