Late 40s woman: age-appropriate men look so old

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Anonymous wrote:I'm 47, and recently started dating again after a 24-year relationship. I'm shocked how old men my age look. I myself don't have wrinkles, saggy skin or gray hair. I'm fit and full of energy. But these guys, geeze... I don't want to date them myself!

I don’t believe that you are 47 with zero gray hair (unless you dye your hair)

I’m 57 with no gray hair yet. It happens.

My mil is 75 and has no gray hair. Her father died at 86 with natural brown hair and no gray. Meanwhile, dh has salt and pepper hair at 40 and his sister is still solid brunette at 47.

[Anonymous]

Women are too picky at the end of the day, women are valued for looks men for their wallets

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:You are almost 50, lmao

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Not the OP but what is funny about turning fifty?

We ALL age, it comes after even the best of us.

Some will even say ->> the luckiest of us too.

Nothing funny about fifty. PP was just reminding OP that an almost 50yo woman mocking older men is laughable. She is mocking herself.

Not at all.

What you’re failing to understand is that most people in this age group have completely let themselves go.

It’s rare to find a fit and well dressed 50 year old man (or woman.) Keep in mind these are things that are completely under your control. Just like most 20 somethings are effortlessly attractive due to youth, most 50 year olds have to put effort into maintaining good looks.

People simply prefer to let themselves go. It’s easy. It’s the default. But it’s not inevitable.

My parents are often mistaken for my children’s parents when they’re at the playground simply because they’re physically fit and they dress well. It’s jarring to see parents my age (40’s) with full heads of white hair, huge guts and bad skin who are look so much older than my kids’ grandparents.

Simply being thin/ in shape and standing in good posture makes any age look attractive. Healthy teeth and well fitting clothes add to that. Any effort from grooming and styling hair helps.Then smile and be friendly.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:You are almost 50, lmao

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Not the OP but what is funny about turning fifty?

We ALL age, it comes after even the best of us.

Some will even say ->> the luckiest of us too.

Nothing funny about fifty. PP was just reminding OP that an almost 50yo woman mocking older men is laughable. She is mocking herself.

Not at all.

What you’re failing to understand is that most people in this age group have completely let themselves go.

It’s rare to find a fit and well dressed 50 year old man (or woman.) Keep in mind these are things that are completely under your control. Just like most 20 somethings are effortlessly attractive due to youth, most 50 year olds have to put effort into maintaining good looks.

People simply prefer to let themselves go. It’s easy. It’s the default. But it’s not inevitable.

My parents are often mistaken for my children’s parents when they’re at the playground simply because they’re physically fit and they dress well. It’s jarring to see parents my age (40’s) with full heads of white hair, huge guts and bad skin who are look so much older than my kids’ grandparents.

Simply being thin/ in shape and standing in good posture makes any age look attractive. Healthy teeth and well fitting clothes add to that. Any effort from grooming and styling hair helps.Then smile and be friendly.

I've been mistaken for my son's girlfriend, which is beyond creepy for both of us. It's because, as you say, I'm in shape, good posture, dress well, etc. I had him when I was 33, so not exactly a teen mom.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You are almost 50, lmao

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Not the OP but what is funny about turning fifty?

We ALL age, it comes after even the best of us.

Some will even say ->> the luckiest of us too.

Nothing funny about fifty. PP was just reminding OP that an almost 50yo woman mocking older men is laughable. She is mocking herself.

Not at all.

What you’re failing to understand is that most people in this age group have completely let themselves go.

It’s rare to find a fit and well dressed 50 year old man (or woman.) Keep in mind these are things that are completely under your control. Just like most 20 somethings are effortlessly attractive due to youth, most 50 year olds have to put effort into maintaining good looks.

People simply prefer to let themselves go. It’s easy. It’s the default. But it’s not inevitable.

My parents are often mistaken for my children’s parents when they’re at the playground simply because they’re physically fit and they dress well. It’s jarring to see parents my age (40’s) with full heads of white hair, huge guts and bad skin who are look so much older than my kids’ grandparents.

Simply being thin/ in shape and standing in good posture makes any age look attractive. Healthy teeth and well fitting clothes add to that. Any effort from grooming and styling hair helps.Then smile and be friendly.

I've been mistaken for my son's girlfriend, which is beyond creepy for both of us. It's because, as you say, I'm in shape, good posture, dress well, etc. I had him when I was 33, so not exactly a teen mom.

lol not by anyone who is your son’s age. The only people who can not tell someone’s age are people 20 years older than you.

[Anonymous]

My gym has a lot of attractive men.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You are almost 50, lmao

-1

Not the OP but what is funny about turning fifty?

We ALL age, it comes after even the best of us.

Some will even say ->> the luckiest of us too.

Nothing funny about fifty. PP was just reminding OP that an almost 50yo woman mocking older men is laughable. She is mocking herself.

Not at all.

What you’re failing to understand is that most people in this age group have completely let themselves go.

It’s rare to find a fit and well dressed 50 year old man (or woman.) Keep in mind these are things that are completely under your control. Just like most 20 somethings are effortlessly attractive due to youth, most 50 year olds have to put effort into maintaining good looks.

People simply prefer to let themselves go. It’s easy. It’s the default. But it’s not inevitable.

My parents are often mistaken for my children’s parents when they’re at the playground simply because they’re physically fit and they dress well. It’s jarring to see parents my age (40’s) with full heads of white hair, huge guts and bad skin who are look so much older than my kids’ grandparents.

Simply being thin/ in shape and standing in good posture makes any age look attractive. Healthy teeth and well fitting clothes add to that. Any effort from grooming and styling hair helps.Then smile and be friendly.

I've been mistaken for my son's girlfriend, which is beyond creepy for both of us. It's because, as you say, I'm in shape, good posture, dress well, etc. I had him when I was 33, so not exactly a teen mom.

Yes, women have access to expensive makeup. Maybe men would look better if they painted their face.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You are almost 50, lmao

-1

Not the OP but what is funny about turning fifty?

We ALL age, it comes after even the best of us.

Some will even say ->> the luckiest of us too.

Nothing funny about fifty. PP was just reminding OP that an almost 50yo woman mocking older men is laughable. She is mocking herself.

Not at all.

What you’re failing to understand is that most people in this age group have completely let themselves go.

It’s rare to find a fit and well dressed 50 year old man (or woman.) Keep in mind these are things that are completely under your control. Just like most 20 somethings are effortlessly attractive due to youth, most 50 year olds have to put effort into maintaining good looks.

People simply prefer to let themselves go. It’s easy. It’s the default. But it’s not inevitable.

My parents are often mistaken for my children’s parents when they’re at the playground simply because they’re physically fit and they dress well. It’s jarring to see parents my age (40’s) with full heads of white hair, huge guts and bad skin who are look so much older than my kids’ grandparents.

Simply being thin/ in shape and standing in good posture makes any age look attractive. Healthy teeth and well fitting clothes add to that. Any effort from grooming and styling hair helps.Then smile and be friendly.

I've been mistaken for my son's girlfriend, which is beyond creepy for both of us. It's because, as you say, I'm in shape, good posture, dress well, etc. I had him when I was 33, so not exactly a teen mom.

Yes, women have access to expensive makeup. Maybe men would look better if they painted their face.

For starters they need to get less fat

[Anonymous]

What are you doing today? Getting ready for the last round-up at the J. Gilbert's happy hour (where you can place your large buttocks on a couple of barstools and go on the prowl)? You should spend more time getting ready for happy hour and less time on DCUM. It would improve your luck.

Damn, sir. Two finger snaps. Did you end up marrying that boyfriend your wife divorced you over?

That boyfriend is likely hotter than you. And less likely to give me (or anyone else) an STD.

Do they deep-clean your barstool at J. Gilbert's after they know you have sat on it?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm 47, and recently started dating again after a 24-year relationship. I'm shocked how old men my age look. I myself don't have wrinkles, saggy skin or gray hair. I'm fit and full of energy. But these guys, geeze... I don't want to date them myself!

Hi Alex! I’ll take “things that never happened for $100, please.”

[Anonymous]

It's okay to be alone, OP. Obviously you are a perfect specimen who never gets carded.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:To all men: for fashion, go to Italy. I just returned from vacationing there, and I had the impression there was at least one men's clothing store on every street. Italian men are famously well-dressed.

Can i get American size ?

[Anonymous]

I'm 47, and recently started dating again after a 24-year relationship. I'm shocked how old men my age look. I myself don't have wrinkles, saggy skin or gray hair. I'm fit and full of energy. But these guys, geeze... I don't want to date them myself!

Hi Alex! I’ll take “things that never happened for $100, please.”

If you were as hot as you claim, hot men would find you. And you would not be "starting to date again" (i.e., dumped) after a 24-year relationship.

Dial back the (very unlikely) "fit and full of energy" without "wrinkles, saggy skin, or gray hair" bit and find a lane you can swim in.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

I'm 47, and recently started dating again after a 24-year relationship. I'm shocked how old men my age look. I myself don't have wrinkles, saggy skin or gray hair. I'm fit and full of energy. But these guys, geeze... I don't want to date them myself!

Hi Alex! I’ll take “things that never happened for $100, please.”

If you were as hot as you claim, hot men would find you. And you would not be "starting to date again" (i.e., dumped) after a 24-year relationship.

Dial back the (very unlikely) "fit and full of energy" without "wrinkles, saggy skin, or gray hair" bit and find a lane you can swim in.

I have a divorced friend who just turned 50 and is still very attractive. I was surprised at how unattractive her boyfriend. He does seem to adore her and has a very kind personality. He is thin, maybe too thin.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

I'm 47, and recently started dating again after a 24-year relationship. I'm shocked how old men my age look. I myself don't have wrinkles, saggy skin or gray hair. I'm fit and full of energy. But these guys, geeze... I don't want to date them myself!

Hi Alex! I’ll take “things that never happened for $100, please.”

If you were as hot as you claim, hot men would find you. And you would not be "starting to date again" (i.e., dumped) after a 24-year relationship.

Dial back the (very unlikely) "fit and full of energy" without "wrinkles, saggy skin, or gray hair" bit and find a lane you can swim in.

All relationships have expiration date. Doesn’t need to be necessarily dumped. Divorced women typically look better than men of same age group.