Zonuss · 46-50, M
Your perception is your reality.
Yes!
When I was a kid, older people looked so much older all the wrinkles and gray hairs.
But I suppose, by contrast when you're a kid majority of the rest of the population is older.
And at middle age, you're closest to being "young" and "old"
Since Ive gotten older, I view age differently, having more years seems to make being relatable with others easier. Less of a barrier and more if an opportunity to find things in common with people you meet.
Its also noteworthy to mention haircuts/hair styles can make a huge difference, a young person can look oldder with an old style hair do.
When I was a kid, older people looked so much older all the wrinkles and gray hairs.
But I suppose, by contrast when you're a kid majority of the rest of the population is older.
And at middle age, you're closest to being "young" and "old"
Since Ive gotten older, I view age differently, having more years seems to make being relatable with others easier. Less of a barrier and more if an opportunity to find things in common with people you meet.
Its also noteworthy to mention haircuts/hair styles can make a huge difference, a young person can look oldder with an old style hair do.
4thdimensiondream · 70-79, M
@Alisha233 and in movies from
50’s-60’s every man wore a suit everywhere they went. That always made them seem older. I don’t remember my Dad always wearing a suit though unless he was going or coming from work. You are spot on with the hair styles! Thanks for the thoughtful feedback for what I feared was a lame question!
50’s-60’s every man wore a suit everywhere they went. That always made them seem older. I don’t remember my Dad always wearing a suit though unless he was going or coming from work. You are spot on with the hair styles! Thanks for the thoughtful feedback for what I feared was a lame question!
Gibbon · 70-79, M
I think it's because we view them from the state of mind we had back then. The memory works that way. I'm 72 but my mind still feels youthful and immature compared to the way I remember my Dad.
The body? Yeah that's where things go to hell.
The body? Yeah that's where things go to hell.
BeJeweled · 61-69, F
Yes definetly. It was simplier times compared to now. Because they were brought up different than we were.
4thdimensiondream · 70-79, M
@BeJeweled I do physical things at 70 yrs old with my Grandkid that there’s no way my Granddad could ever do with me. There is a lot more information on staying healthy now days then back then. Have a great day!
pedrohedgerow · 61-69, M
great q man,good bless.
Yes. I once thought 50 was OLD. Now 80 is the new 40 :)
4thdimensiondream · 70-79, M
@Heartlander I like the sound of that 80 is new 40!
Thevy29 · 41-45, M
Yes. And that illusion popped when I started working.
NativePortlander1970 · 51-55
Abe Vidgoda was 52 when he was on Barney Miller, Caroll O'Connor was 44 doing All in the Family, Ann B Davis was 43 playing Brady Bunch, Francis Bouvier was early 40's doing Andy Griffith.
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NativePortlander1970 · 51-55
@4thdimensiondream Much
4thdimensiondream · 70-79, M
@NativePortlander1970 so it’s not just me. 70 really is the new 50!
NativePortlander1970 · 51-55
@4thdimensiondream Yes











