to feel embarrassed about my age?

[17june2021]

I turned 25 in March. I know that’s young in the grand scheme of life, but I feel embarrassed by it. Is it just in my head?

I feel like people treat me differently now. I was 23 when the pandemic began and to a certain extent my life was put on hold so I’m still in the same position I was then. I’m definitely still in the same mind frame as I didn’t get the normal transition from 23-25.

I rent with my friends in London and get comments like “at your age?” “Why don’t you live with your boyfriend?” “Why are you still renting?”

I got excited about the June 21 restrictions easement, and my colleagues were like I need to grow up as I’m too old for clubbing, concerts and festivals etc I’m not 18 anymore. I feel generally like I’m being looked down on for not wanting to get married and settle down immediately.

I keep seeing things like this online, essentially suggesting I’m hitting my best before date

There’s more too. I know I sound ridiculous as I’m healthy and alive and others don’t get that opportunity - but can’t help but feel insecure about my age.

I’m sorry but I just don’t get the embarrassment issue,

So many people have missed out on things. My son missed out on proms, leaving schools and GCSEs and the scouts European jamboree, , what should have been the the summer of his life gone. Should he be embarrased to be 17.

@ted27 that’s okay, many people on this thread have understood it. As do many people my own age.

Is 25 old or is it still considered young?

I’ve just turned 25 and I still want to enjoy my life and going clubbing, to festivals etc but I feel like I’m too old now :(

My friend keeps saying I’m nearly 30 and that I should settle down and have a baby but I’m not ready for that yet.

Ugh, I’m not in the mood for 25-year-olds in an ‘I’m sooooo old’ crisis, today.