Do you still feel young

Yes, I feel young still, other than some aches and pains here and there at age 66, I am still able to do whatever I want. And I might add I'm much happier than I have ever been.

Urmstongran

Clothes apart (I’m with GG13 here - my girls give advice!) sadly I don’t feel young anymore. I used to until a heartbreaking diagnosis within our family and to be honest it’s hit home, hard. How whether we like it or look it we ARE aging. It’s so sad. I used to be so carefree only 18 months ago. My lifestyle choices were perfect. I thoroughly enjoyed that life I had. My perception of aging has changed now, irrevocably.

I’m feel for you Urmstongran, and I’m sorry. Similarly, serious health issues have affected our family too and very much altered the kind of retirement we had planned and were enjoying. Health is everything. I do still feel mentally young though, but various aches tend to remind me I’m not.

Yes, very young, about nine years of age. I collect toys, children’s books, especially pop up and toy theatres etc. etc. I probably have arrested development due to an unhappy childhood and can live in a dream world.

On a more practical note, having been a professional singer and still singing, I like to present a good appearance to the world, which includes quite a lot of fakery (including Botox) and good genes. Most people apart from close family, have no idea of my health issues and that’s how I like it. I can fool myself and others (most of the time) that I am much younger than I really am.

I must say I prefer my more settled temperament these days to my rather volatile younger self.

Not sure how old I feel. Currently awaiting the outcome of cancer treatment (appt on Friday) so that has been a stress I could have done without. But on the other hand I'm still pretty involved with GCs (12 and 10) and younger DD is undergoing IVF, so I have lots to look forward to. I recently discovered world travel after years of venturing no further than Italy in a touring van, and want to do some more (finances and health permitting). I'm 72 but DH is 78, but so far no serious ailments for him though he is not so mobile nowadays.

I certainly have lots of things I still want to do, both new and old. We didn't do these when younger cos we both worked more than full time and didn't have the money then. Thanks to inheritances and a few good investments, we have some spare money. Technically I'm also still working, earning a couple of grand a year, but that's on hold till I get my cancer news.

I don't look particularly younger than my age, but that doesn't bother me. My dress sense has always been pretty rubbish but reasonably modern. My mum continued to wear clothes from 40 year ago till most of them went missing in the care home and I simply couldn't find any replacements currently on the market.

I'm treasurer of several local organisations/charities, involved to some extent in politics at all levels, and on various committees. My girls tell me I am really interesting and often ask for advice. Am okay with technology to a point.

So basically I feel young enough for what I want to do in life. and still finding new things to do.

That's good enough for me!

Thank you maddyone.

Last year I went to look for a summer dress but was horrified with the choice. The patterns and designs were just what my grandmother would have worn. the fabric was not much better. Glad to say that the designs look a lot more attractive this year. To paraphrase the song
"Pushing. 80 and still wearing jeans"

I do feel young. My partner is someone who was a best bud at university over 50 years ago and we’re still having fun together. We refuse to grow old.

Joining the minority ‘feeling young and looking young are not synonymous’ group.

In the past four days I’ve been told by an orthopaedic surgeon that I have very strong bones (despite never having been able to take HRT), by other clinicians that I have a great resting heart rate and amazing blood pressure (not for my age but generally) and that I am strong, fit and flexible.

So yes, I feel fairly young. I don’t look it at all (especially apparently since I’m currently hobbling around on two crutches, which a hip replacement will do to a person), and I have zero interest in fashion (except shoes) or make up.

Urmstongran

Clothes apart (I’m with GG13 here - my girls give advice!) sadly I don’t feel young anymore. I used to until a heartbreaking diagnosis within our family and to be honest it’s hit home, hard. How whether we like it or look it we ARE aging. It’s so sad. I used to be so carefree only 18 months ago. My lifestyle choices were perfect. I thoroughly enjoyed that life I had. My perception of aging has changed now, irrevocably.

Maybe at our age we should have learnt not to judge and to keep our opinions of other people to ourselves!

I like to dress well which makes me feel good about myself. A bit of make up also def helps at this time of life.

Summerstorm

I’m 78 been fighting cancer for 10 years, lost my hair several times over during that time. Not to be beaten I currently have virtually white hair and with a bit of coaxing my hairdresser gave me some high lights of purple/pink. Your advised not to colour your hair as it doesn’t mix well with chemo. Hence the coaxing part. I was delighted when my very conventional granddaughter said she loved it and said “when she gets old she is going to get coloured bits in her hair and wear weird clothes like me” I liked the hair part, but never realised I wore weird clothes, better that than boring though

Your hair sounds great!

I am 89 and do not look or feel my age. I have spent all morning gardening, including grass strimming, mowing, weeding and watering. My hair has never gone grey or white, although I do have a few white hairs by my ears. I have no wrinkles and my skin is good. I think being so active and having good genes has helped. Neither of my parents looked their ages.

I agree with MOnica I don’t and never have, thought of myself as being any age. I am just me.
That said I shall be 80 this Christmas and I am noticing a few twinges etc.

I’m 78 been fighting cancer for 10 years, lost my hair several times over during that time. Not to be beaten I currently have virtually white hair and with a bit of coaxing my hairdresser gave me some high lights of purple/pink. Your advised not to colour your hair as it doesn’t mix well with chemo. Hence the coaxing part. I was delighted when my very conventional granddaughter said she loved it and said “when she gets old she is going to get coloured bits in her hair and wear weird clothes like me” I liked the hair part, but never realised I wore weird clothes, better that than boring though

It depends.🤣 I feel younger than my age most of the time until I try to do things I could have done three years ago and can't. I had a nice compliment a few weeks ago when I had lunch with two ladies I didn't know, for the first time. Both were in their 60s were surprised when I told them that I was 72.

It's just the way I am in liking to look nice. Some days I feel pretty awful but I pull myself out of bed, put on my face etc and am ready for whatever life throws at me. Certainly didn't mean offence.

No, I don’t feel young. I’m 73 and my knees let me know it. But I don’t feel old either. I take care over my appearance - well maintained shoulder length hair, albeit grey now, subtle eye makeup every day and good quality clothes and shoes which suit me and don’t date. Buying fast fashion in an effort to keep up to date is a mug’s game. In the long run it’s much more expensive too.

Jenny75

I don’t think you meant to be rude, OP, but some might consider it rude to be described as “letting themselves go”. There are a raft of reasons why older people might not look smart and trendy - their choice / they feel more comfortable, they have health issues (and so some clothes might be easier to put on), they have depression after a partner’s death or illness, they are on a very low income and can’t afford the clothes, etc, etc.

Exactly, as I said. It so sad this idea of letting yourself go. Some of the kindest folk are a little ragged round the edges, I find.

win

Coming across young is all about how you move. You cannot look young if you walk bent over with two sticks for one reason or another. Young is an image which is usually very different between the beholder and others. It is also to do with your confidence, the smile on your face and the aura you give off. Not sure how to express it better. It is rarely how you dress, everything goes these days thankfully. You all describe yourself beautifully, do you think others see you like that??

I understand completely what you mean. 😁 it’s our
demeanour. It’s got very little to the way we dress.

I'm 72 and still feel young. I'm lucky I have good genes and do not look my age. I also take good care of my skin. I work 2 1/2 days a week in a Dr's. office. My young co workers say they want to be me when they are older. I think reading, socializing and having interest in other people helps. I dress very classic. No fads for me.

Coming across young is all about how you move. You cannot look young if you walk bent over with two sticks for one reason or another. Young is an image which is usually very different between the beholder and others. It is also to do with your confidence, the smile on your face and the aura you give off. Not sure how to express it better. It is rarely how you dress, everything goes these days thankfully. You all describe yourself beautifully, do you think others see you like that??

I’m lucky that my mindset is one of looking forwards to new adventures and experiences rather than back to when I was young, slim, unlined and brunette. I’m fortunate to enjoy good health, work on my fitness and eat a very varied diet of mostly unprocessed food.

If people (strangers or acquaintances) think I’ve “let myself go” based on what I’m wearing or the colour of my hair, it’s in their own head rather than mine - friends and family would tell you that I’m actually living the life they want.

The best life is in the living not in what it looks like folks!

I’m 65 but feel more like 30 until I look in the mirror and hardly recognise the woman looking back at me.
And my poor mobility stops me doing things I want to do and my aches and pains stopping me sleeping
My AC saying things to me that I used to say to my mother which are annoying even though well meant with love
Where have all the years gone you don’t realise when you are young that old age comes so quickly.

M0nica

As for feeling young, old or anything else. I do not feel any age at all and never have.

Neither have I.