The reality of this life is that our age soars year by year. We are always grateful for birthdays, laughing moments, and even blessings in life.
How do you feel when someone calls you older? Not elderly, but older. Due to our age, experience, and most of the time, our physical selves.
The moment we have to encounter wrinkles on our skin. We think of the statement: “Feeling old yet?”
Let’s take life as it is. We age, we become physically mature, and our presence becomes stronger as well.
When men talk about women appearing “older,” this has nothing to do with your age. It is all about your habits, vibes, or energy. Most of the time, this realization is not an insult to the women.
These can be the mannerisms or patterns we do that appear out of nowhere. They are just something that loses your spark, your radiance, your younger appeal.
But don’t worry about that, you can still fix them and claim your radiance and appeal back to you.
Here’s the relatable list of 15 things where men see women as older in their observation, and how to fix them.
15 Things that Make Women “Older”
Always Talking About Pains and Aches
It makes a woman “older” in impression when you’re consistently announcing aches or pains every time.
If you’re getting sore frequently, allot some period of your day to stretch or exercise. Keep your body hydrated as well; maybe that’s what you need.
Your Hairstyle for Over a Decade Might Be the Same
Men always notice your hairstyle. If you have the same hairstyle for over a decade, that’s a sign that you need a new look.
Consider trimming or a hair makeover. That’s the first sign to a fresh look you need.
Comparing the Kids Today with Your Past Experience
If you are always complaining about the younger generations today by saying “kids these days…,” that’s what you can hear from the older generations.
Try jiving with the younger generations today and be curious about the trends they are following.
Following a Fashion Sense That Is Already Obsolete
An outdated or dead fashion sense trend can make one “older.” This is because nobody appreciates it more than you.
To make yourself look good, you need to invest in fresh clothes, shoes, or tops. It doesn’t have to be trendy, but a refreshing and youthful vibe.
Hates or Avoids Using the Technology
Someone who avoids or hates using modern technological devices makes one appear older. This is because modern technology is part of a new normal routine.
Instead of avoiding or hating the use of technology, why don’t you start to learn slowly about technological skills?
Still Invested in Outdated or Heavy Makeup
In this generation, the goal is to look good by letting your appearance make naturally good. It makes you fresh and naturally appealing.
Obsolete lipstick shades, sharp eyebrows, and too much foundation are appearance statements of older women.
Slow and Stiff Walking
If you happen to walk with stiffness and slowness, it gives you a sickly, elderly person vibe. Instead, consider posture improvement to correct your walk.
Always Saying Negative Things
A person who is always focused on criticizing, complaining, or saying nothing but negative things is no other than an older woman.
This is because older women are impatient due to their age and physical limitations. Since you are not THAT old yet, learn to focus on the brighter side.
Always Recalling the Past More Often
A woman becomes so old in vibes because she talks too much about the past. As if people still live their lives there.
When reminiscing about memories for laughs or learning, that’s permissible. But treating people as if they live in their past makes you older.
Prioritizing Comfort Over Style in Apparel
Youthful vibes do not have to appear stylish, as always. But it doesn’t mean you have to prioritize comfort in what you wear.
Modern fashion is all about freshness through the combination of style and fit.
Keep Using Bags or Older Accessories
Older women use accessories or bags that no longer exist as a style. Instead of staying on that vibe, use other accessories or bags that are simple.
Focusing on Being “Old” in Every Conversation
Being old means you enjoy privileges over learning constantly and are incapable of doing anything.
Replace that mindset with a focus on growth and learning. Announce to everyone that you might be old yet learning (or any other descriptions).
Neglecting Your Skin Health
Do you want to appear older instantly? Neglect your skin health.
While you are not in the elderly stage, find ways that make your skin radiant, healthy, and well-cared for.
Hydrate, moisturize, and sleep better. These are also helpful in taking care of your skin.
Excluding Yourself for Fun or Goofy Moments
Being a “KJ” person who sabotages fun or goofy moments leaves you with an impression of an older person.
Don’t be too hard when it comes to fun or goofy moments. You need some relaxation; you can get it, even when it comes from goofy or fun moments.
Losing Your Humorous Self
Older women don’t appreciate a sense of humor. But you need it to lighten up your stressful day.
Let laughter appear on you all the time. Every heavy moment needs your sense of humor to keep yourself away from negative thoughts that make you “old.”
What Does Being “Old” Mean?
From the viewpoint of men, being older means something about habit, behavior, pattern, or simply your actions. They call you as such because it appears that something in you has changed.
This is not a physical reference, direct insult, or misogynistic remark. But your youthful energy has been away from your style for the longest time.
The liveliness, the radiance, or the head-turner appeal that you have. These are what men specifically talk about.
These things happen because you stop enjoying life, you set your confidence aside, you lose curiosity, you smile minimally, you stop exploring new things, and you stop prioritizing yourself.
You can turn them back so the “old” in you will be transformed back with your radiant, youthful vibes.
Looking Young is a Spark You Must Maintain
When other people call you “old,” don’t take it immediately as an insult to your physical appearance.
It just means that you lost the spark, the vibe, the youthful energy that you once had. The mindset that you had when you were younger.
Risk-taking. Curiously discovering. Confident.
These are some things that you have lost or you have forgotten throughout the years. It’s about your excitement and inside radiance that has not been seen as blooming for so long.
It’s time to reclaim your spark and show the world that you can maintain it as a woman.
You are not old, you are just resting and getting excited once again in life.