Age is Just Only a Number: What?!? / myLot

Philippines

November 25, 2024 4:48pm CST

The month of November that will gain another year of my life. By the end of this month, I am going to be one year older again. In my mind, I do not need to worry about my age. It is a part of growing wiser and a fighter in facing challenges in life. I am not sure if I am going to celebrate it though. There are times that I feel uncomfortable being asked my age. All I know is that it is rude to do this. I am sure most women will feel the same way. What are your thoughts?

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Eva James

@wolfgirl569 (106478)

• Marion, Ohio

13h

It doesn't bother me. I will soon be 60.

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Shavkat

@Shavkat (139989)

• Philippines

I think you are right. We do not need to be bothered.

rakski

@rakski (123587)

• Philippines

12h

As you said, age is just a number so why feel uncomfortable

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Shavkat

@Shavkat (139989)

• Philippines

Indeed. We need to be comfortable saying it, especially if we possess a baby face.

I must say that most of batchmates look older as compared to me.

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Shavkat

@Shavkat (139989)

• Philippines

@rakski I think it is a secret of being a single.

rakski

@rakski (123587)

• Philippines

@Shavkat oh nice!!! at least they will not believe you to be of that age especially when you are with them

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Always smiling

@allknowing (136656)

• India

12h

Although age does take a toll on our physical wellbeing it has not affected my mind. Yes age is just a number when it comes to mental health.

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Shavkat

@Shavkat (139989)

• Philippines

You said it right. I must admit that I have some episodes of being childish. My one-year-old younger sister always calls my attention to it. She is like my twins, despite the one-year gap.

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Always smiling

@allknowing (136656)

• India

@Shavkat It is nice to rettain our childish attitude

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Shavkat

@Shavkat (139989)

• Philippines

@allknowing Indeed. That is the reason why I look younger than my classmates in high school and even in university.

I am just saying it in a humble way.

amnabas

@amnabas (14217)

• Karachi, Pakistan

Lets take it as a pride.

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Shavkat

@Shavkat (139989)

• Philippines

Indeed. At least, I am growing older as a wiser soul in this world.

Judy Evans

@JudyEv (340356)

• Rockingham, Australia

Firstly a very happy birthday to you. I think it is rude to ask people their age.

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Shavkat

@Shavkat (139989)

• Philippines

I also think so. Before I went to have volunteer stunt in another country, we were oriented not to ask this.

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (340356)

• Rockingham, Australia

@Shavkat We were always taught that it was rude too.

@freelancermariagrace (28107)

• Philippines

I am comfortable sharing my age and look forward to getting older. LOL.

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Shavkat

@Shavkat (139989)

• Philippines

I think I am not ready.

I am just kidding. I can say to those who are close to me.

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@freelancermariagrace (28107)

• Philippines

@Shavkat It's perfectly fine to feel unprepared. In the first place, you do not owe them an explanation.

Kareng

@kareng (59382)

• United States

It is what it is! Just embrace it and go with the flow. You certainly should celebrate it, even if you don't announce what the celebration is for!

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Shavkat

@Shavkat (139989)

• Philippines

You said it right. In fact, we can celebrate every day for being alive and still keep on having our missions in this world.

Kayla Tsukino

@kaylachan (69973)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

12h

I'm honest about my age. Depends on how you ask. If someone's being rude, or asking me when I have listed somewhere, they can clearly see I might just get annoyed.

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Shavkat

@Shavkat (139989)

• Philippines

I agree. I am comfortable to say it when I am so familiar with the person. If I had met this person for the very first time, I cannot say it. I do not know why, but I tried to be polite not to answer it.

Lenore Plassman

@sallypup (61184)

• Centralia, Washington

The alternative to having a birthday is no fun at all. Get out and enjoy! Celebrate you.

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Shavkat

@Shavkat (139989)

• Philippines

I started doing the option you mentioned three years ago. It is most likely to happen this time. However, my aunt was asking me to go to her place and celebrate there with the immediate family. I am still thinking about it though.