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AIBU to think that some people automatically age and look a good bit older when they hit 30

112 replies

ZaraV · 03/12/2024 18:29

I feel a lot of people lose their youthfulness around that age. It’s like one month they look late teens early twenties then as if a switch is flicked they look close to 30. I have this friend who when she was 27 could easily pass for someone who’s 19 or even younger but now she looks much older 5 years later. She looks maybe about 27 at youngest but you wouldn’t look at her and think she’s a teen. It’s sad it almost looks as if she’s let herself go which she hasn’t. Her makeup doesn’t sit the same either

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Nolegusta · 03/12/2024 18:36

It's news to you that people naturally age, and at different rates? 😬

eRobin · 03/12/2024 18:36

Biologically, 30 isn’t “young” and in the past reproduction happened as teenagers. Complications with pregnancy start at 35.

EddyF · 03/12/2024 18:35

I don’t think the OP is being rude. It appears to be an observation.

ZaraV · 03/12/2024 18:35

I’m not meaning to be. I’m just flabbergasted at how some people who hit 30 can age fast

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Ironicisntit · 03/12/2024 18:34

ZaraV · 03/12/2024 18:33

I’m not saying it in a nasty way I’m just stating the obvious

Why though? Why do you even need to say it? Stating the obvious to who? 🤦‍♀️ Your not her friend

EddyF · 03/12/2024 18:34

It depends. A lot of my white friends played with the sun when younger which aged them prematurely. Those who took care with the sun look the same or younger. Majority of my Black/brown friends do not age at all - I think due to melanin.

Skincare is so important but for most of us, we kinda learn it too late.

Pandasnacks · 03/12/2024 18:34

That's still being nasty! Honestly hopefully now she's a bit older she will learn her worth and ditch fake friends like you.

marzipanbattenburg · 03/12/2024 18:34

You're so mean!

Pandasnacks · 03/12/2024 18:33

You sound like a crap friend.

ZaraV · 03/12/2024 18:33

Lwg87 · 03/12/2024 18:32

I hope you aren’t one of my friends 🤣

I’m not saying it in a nasty way I’m just stating the obvious

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Lwg87 · 03/12/2024 18:32

I hope you aren’t one of my friends 🤣

ZaraV · 03/12/2024 18:31

I’m also 10 years younger than her so I know it’s inevitable for me too but it’s crazy how we could pass for almost the same age when I met her 5 years ago but now there’s not a chance. People know she’s older

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