Lie About My Age?

SuzeQuze · #1 09-14-2006, 04:58 PM

Last night after kickball (yes I joined a kickball team - www.kickball.com) we were talking about drinking on a school night and how it is harder to recover now that we are older. My roommate and I had just met this guy who was talking to us about it and we were saying we were going to take it easy since it was Wed and we were older. He then asked how old we were. He thought I was lying when I said I was 35 and asked me repeatedly about it with a look of complete shock.

This is very flattering yet also makes 35 seem ancient. So I'm wondering, since I was at a bar and I don't take anyone seriously at a bar, should I just start lying about my age so I can avoid feeling like a frigging leper?

The kid turned out to be 27. He's a very old 27 though since I thought he was at least 30. I probably won't bother lying but the idea seems appealing because I'd love to avoid that discomfort. It's just a little white lie, 27... 35, same thing right?

HomerMcvie · #2 09-14-2006, 05:26 PM

I gave myself a GIFT of 5 years, two years ago. (if I'm in a bar, I lie by 5 years. HEY- I live in a college town!).

amber · #3 09-14-2006, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by SuzeQuze

Last night after kickball (yes I joined a kickball team - www.kickball.com) we were talking about drinking on a school night and how it is harder to recover now that we are older. My roommate and I had just met this guy who was talking to us about it and we were saying we were going to take it easy since it was Wed and we were older. He then asked how old we were. He thought I was lying when I said I was 35 and asked me repeatedly about it with a look of complete shock.

This is very flattering yet also makes 35 seem ancient. So I'm wondering, since I was at a bar and I don't take anyone seriously at a bar, should I just start lying about my age so I can avoid feeling like a frigging leper?

The kid turned out to be 27. He's a very old 27 though since I thought he was at least 30. I probably won't bother lying but the idea seems appealing because I'd love to avoid that discomfort. It's just a little white lie, 27... 35, same thing right?

Yeah, just do it. Say you are 30 or 29.

And, my god, I loooove kickball!!!! I hope there is a team in my area. So, thanks for that.

I love dodgeball, too. Hmmm.

BlackWidow · #4 09-14-2006, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by SuzeQuze

Last night after kickball (yes I joined a kickball team - www.kickball.com) we were talking about drinking on a school night and how it is harder to recover now that we are older. My roommate and I had just met this guy who was talking to us about it and we were saying we were going to take it easy since it was Wed and we were older. He then asked how old we were. He thought I was lying when I said I was 35 and asked me repeatedly about it with a look of complete shock.

This is very flattering yet also makes 35 seem ancient. So I'm wondering, since I was at a bar and I don't take anyone seriously at a bar, should I just start lying about my age so I can avoid feeling like a frigging leper?

The kid turned out to be 27. He's a very old 27 though since I thought he was at least 30. I probably won't bother lying but the idea seems appealing because I'd love to avoid that discomfort. It's just a little white lie, 27... 35, same thing right?

It is the same thing....

bikerchic · #5 09-14-2006, 07:51 PM

I've never lied about my age and actually have never even thought about it until now. I'm 42 and think I look pretty good for 42 and have been told by many that I don't look my age. I take that as a compliment and it makes me feel pretty damn good. So I'm proud of my age and how I look

I'd be afraid to say I was younger and then have people think, wow, you look alot older

skcin · #6 09-15-2006, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by bikerchic

I've never lied about my age and actually have never even thought about it until now. I'm 42 and think I look pretty good for 42 and have been told by many that I don't look my age. I take that as a compliment and it makes me feel pretty damn good. So I'm proud of my age and how I look

I'd be afraid to say I was younger and then have people think, wow, you look alot older

Yeah, I'd say you look about 41. You old hag.

When I was in my teens & early 20's, everyone told me I looked older. A few years ago, it seemed to change & now people tell me they can't believe I'm in my 30's.

Whatever. I really don't care. Suze - you look damn hot for ANY age, so if it were me I'd be damn proud to tell people I were 35.

Let them think "holy ****, she's one hot bitch! At this rate she'll probably still be hot when she's 50!"

SuzeQuze · #7 09-15-2006, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by skcin

Yeah, I'd say you look about 41. You old hag.

When I was in my teens & early 20's, everyone told me I looked older. A few years ago, it seemed to change & now people tell me they can't believe I'm in my 30's.

Whatever. I really don't care. Suze - you look damn hot for ANY age, so if it were me I'd be damn proud to tell people I were 35.

Let them think "holy ****, she's one hot bitch! At this rate she'll probably still be hot when she's 50!"

Thanks Paula and all who responded, y'all are great. It's funny u should say that cuz I was kind of thinking I should just be honest. That way people may see 35 differently. Ageism sucks so I will combat it however I can.

It's not like me to lie anyway, although I might.

ryan8472 · #8 09-15-2006, 11:08 AM

Suze, you're beautiful at any age.

And as Stevie might say, age is a state of mind.

JazmenFlowers · #9 09-15-2006, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by SuzeQuze

It's not like me to lie anyway, although I might.

it's not a lie if you believe it.

believe...believe...BELIEVE

jannieC · #10 09-15-2006, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by SuzeQuze

Thanks Paula and all who responded, y'all are great. It's funny u should say that cuz I was kind of thinking I should just be honest. That way people may see 35 differently. Ageism sucks so I will combat it however I can.

It's not like me to lie anyway, although I might.

Wear it proud, sister! (I'm 38 so I'm with you all the way)

Phoenix · #11 09-16-2006, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by skcin

Yeah, I'd say you look about 41. You old hag.

When I was in my teens & early 20's, everyone told me I looked older. A few years ago, it seemed to change & now people tell me they can't believe I'm in my 30's.

Whatever. I really don't care. Suze - you look damn hot for ANY age, so if it were me I'd be damn proud to tell people I were 35.

Let them think "holy ****, she's one hot bitch! At this rate she'll probably still be hot when she's 50!"

This is true.

sara1998 · #12 09-14-2006, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by SuzeQuze

Last night after kickball (yes I joined a kickball team - www.kickball.com) we were talking about drinking on a school night and how it is harder to recover now that we are older. My roommate and I had just met this guy who was talking to us about it and we were saying we were going to take it easy since it was Wed and we were older. He then asked how old we were. He thought I was lying when I said I was 35 and asked me repeatedly about it with a look of complete shock.

This is very flattering yet also makes 35 seem ancient. So I'm wondering, since I was at a bar and I don't take anyone seriously at a bar, should I just start lying about my age so I can avoid feeling like a frigging leper?

The kid turned out to be 27. He's a very old 27 though since I thought he was at least 30. I probably won't bother lying but the idea seems appealing because I'd love to avoid that discomfort. It's just a little white lie, 27... 35, same thing right?

Aww... 35 ain't nothing. Plus, you look so wonderful, so it don't matter!

jannieC · #13 09-14-2006, 09:06 PM

I say if you can get away with it, do it! Theresa has a good point though- you don't want to be thought of as an OLD 27!

DavidMn · #14 09-15-2006, 02:35 PM

Right now, if I tried Kickball, I think I'd have a heart attack in about 5 minutes.

sammigold · #15 09-16-2006, 07:22 AM

I'm 36 and proud of it..... but sometimes you have a dilemma like when I joined my band and the manager asked how old I was... I didnt know if I should say 35 or down my age a little to like 30... because in the Music industry they seem to think you are too old if you are over 30... but I ended up being honest and said "Im a young looking 35!" and I still got an audition.. and then I got the job! Yay!

I say go mysterious.... ask them to tell you how old you are... and if they think you are younger then you can go "HA!! I am really 35!" or say.."yes, you got it spot on!" Put yourself in the driver seat!