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When you are told you look exactly the same as many many years ago

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StrawberryCo · 15/04/2025 13:30

Is it a compliment?

I’ve had this comment numerous times over the years from people I haven’t seen in a long time. Some not since college or school!

(Not a boast) Most people say I look exactly the same and haven’t aged at all (I definitely have!)

I’ve remained a similar weight(slim) and I’ve never dyed my hair any mad colours so I guess my look has never really changed, does that make me very boring?!

It’s still nice to be told I haven’t aged although it’s amazing I don’t look like a haggard 100 year old with all the kid stress 🤣

OP posts:
5128gap · 15/04/2025 17:10

I'm constantly told it. I see it as a sign I'm the same weight with the same hair, haven't updated my wardrobe since the early 90s and it's dark in the venue.

ConflictofInterest · 15/04/2025 17:11

It's more of an observation than I compliment I think. I get this when I go back to my home town "you haven't changed since school". Considering I was bullied for my general ugliness at school I don't see how it can be a compliment, but it's true, I have exactly the same hair colour, hair cut, style, I still don't wear makeup and have never changed my appearance so I know what they mean and don't take offence.

Newmumhere40 · 15/04/2025 17:26

"not a boast" 😂😂

PoppyBaxter · 15/04/2025 17:53

I get told this a lot. I absolutely take it as a compliment!

TheCountofMountingCrispBags · 15/04/2025 17:59

So everyone looked 30/40/whatever age they are now at 20??!!

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