I am 23 years old and I have the face of a 17-19 year old.

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17 Oct 2010, 10:55 pm

Most people think I look about 25 and I am 31. I got carded at rated R movies up until age 24 or so!

Something that really interests me is that my grandmother and father both looked quite young, up until their late 40s. I take after their side of the family and it's that side that seems to have neurological issues (OCD, Aspie-like traits).

My mom's side of the family, along with my brothers, don't look particularly young for their age.



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18 Oct 2010, 12:54 am

IdahoRose wrote:
I'm 19 and have the face of a 14-15 year old.


Well, give it back. :lol: :wink:

Just kidding, I know what you mean I am 40 but people find it hard to believe when I tell them. My former co-workers use to tease me that I have such a bad memory that I forgot to age.


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18 Oct 2010, 2:54 am

At 29 when I was visibly pregnant, I got regularly shocked comments from people who said it was too soon for me to be pregnant. They thought it was a teen pregnancy.
Much later when I asked a bank accountant for some information, she wanted to know if it was for school. I found it annoying then but now at 48 I can still pass for a thirty-something and I really don't mind.



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18 Oct 2010, 4:31 am

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I'm 29 (will be turning thirty in a little over six months *shudder*) I still look like a young teenager. Part of this is because I just can't figure out how to present myself like a grown-up in terms of how I carry myself and interact with others. I also dress like a young teenager, wearing t-shirts and jeans every day. I don't wear any jewelry at all other than my watch, and never even got my ears pierced. I wear little or no make-up. I also don't do anything with my hair, as I don't have the inclination or the fine motor skills to put it up or style it in any way. I just let it hang long and loose, and usually at least a little disheveled, as I can't be bothered with using any product to keep my hair in place.
My features are also quite youthful naturally. I'm short, 5'1 or 61 inches. I'm not skinny, but I'm also not overweight. I'm slight of upper body, and not at all "matronly" in build. Additionally, I'm quite baby-faced, which seems to run in my family.
The weird thing is, I already have a few gray hairs. However, it's not really noticeable to the casual observer. The guy who does my hair noticed. Otherwise, people don't generally notice them unless I actually point them out.
Thus, gray hairs or not, I look like a young adolescent. It's actually pretty annoying. People tend to not take me seriously or respect me. I'm generally regarded as a lightweight, an inconsequential nonentity, everywhere I go. This does cause me problems, especially at work.
Considering my subpar social skills, I know that I can't entirely blame my pathologically youthful appearance for these issues. However, it is definitely a contributing factor.
At this rate, there's a decent chance I'll still be getting mistaken for a teenager well into my forties. :?

I can relate to most of this. I just can't figure out how to put make-up on so I ususally just wear a bit of foundation and maybe eyeliner.
I'm 30 but went back to uni at 26. Everyone there is shocked when they discover I'm not the same age as them.
I get the occasional grey hair too, I think it's stress related. I got my first one years ago when working in a job I hated.



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18 Oct 2010, 5:40 am

I'm 31 and still get asked for ID sometimes for alcohol (18) and even fireworks which you have to be 16 to buy!



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18 Oct 2010, 7:12 am

I've seen a lot of autistic people be told they look younger than they actually are. I'm 21 and a lot of people think I'm 18.



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18 Oct 2010, 6:03 pm

OuterBoroughGirl wrote:
I'm 29 (will be turning thirty in a little over six months *shudder*) I still look like a young teenager. Part of this is because I just can't figure out how to present myself like a grown-up in terms of how I carry myself and interact with others. I also dress like a young teenager, wearing t-shirts and jeans every day. I don't wear any jewelry at all other than my watch, and never even got my ears pierced. I wear little or no make-up. I also don't do anything with my hair, as I don't have the inclination or the fine motor skills to put it up or style it in any way. I just let it hang long and loose, and usually at least a little disheveled, as I can't be bothered with using any product to keep my hair in place.
My features are also quite youthful naturally. I'm short, 5'1 or 61 inches. I'm not skinny, but I'm also not overweight. I'm slight of upper body, and not at all "matronly" in build. Additionally, I'm quite baby-faced, which seems to run in my family.
The weird thing is, I already have a few gray hairs. However, it's not really noticeable to the casual observer. The guy who does my hair noticed. Otherwise, people don't generally notice them unless I actually point them out.
Thus, gray hairs or not, I look like a young adolescent. It's actually pretty annoying. People tend to not take me seriously or respect me. I'm generally regarded as a lightweight, an inconsequential nonentity, everywhere I go. This does cause me problems, especially at work.
Considering my subpar social skills, I know that I can't entirely blame my pathologically youthful appearance for these issues. However, it is definitely a contributing factor.
At this rate, there's a decent chance I'll still be getting mistaken for a teenager well into my forties. :?



I'm the same way. I'll be 26 next week and people still think I look like I'm 18 or 19 years old. I don't put on makeup. I have a few gray hairs, which would only be noticeable if you are standing really close and actually looking. I don't have my ears pierced or wear any jewelry. I don't think that I wear any clothes that makes it look like I am a teenager. I don't really do anything to my hair, just let it air dry, scrunch it a little bit, and let it loose. So, I don't do a whole lot to my appearance, and yet everyone still thinks I look like I'm 18/19/20 years old.


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18 Oct 2010, 6:57 pm

I'm 15 and most people think I am 13 or 14. Few people that don't know my age think I'm 15. No one thinks I'm 16 or older, however when I was 11, something thought I was 14 because of height, I'm average height now.



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19 Oct 2010, 7:14 am

I hear "you don't look [a number]!" so often I think people have a funny idea what someone of a certain age should look like.

It probably has something to do with how teens are played in the movies are portrayed by 20-somethings while 50-year-olds are portrayed by 60-year-olds.



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19 Oct 2010, 5:44 pm

i'm 24 and get mistaken for 16-18 all the time. when i was 20, someone asked me if i was in middle school!! plus, i'm always having to convince people online that i'm not a preteen!! i think it's because my face looks even younger without my body for reference... or something.


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19 Oct 2010, 8:37 pm

I looked 35 in high school, I even had a full beard.. I was often mistaken for a teacher or a parent. the one good thing was I was the go to guy to get beer for the party so I always got invited (but rarely went) If I shaved my beard I often got mistaken for John Belushi. (even a couple of times after he died)


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20 Oct 2010, 12:18 am

I'm 12.

Actually I'm 24, going on 25 in two months.

I look between 12-14. Some people are nice to say I look at least 18. Pwha. That was me scoffing at them.


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22 Oct 2010, 12:24 am

I am 37 or 13640 days old and ppl say I look like I am 23 to 27 :?


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22 Oct 2010, 1:32 am

I'm 26, many people say I look 17 or 18



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22 Oct 2010, 2:04 am

i'm 32 and i look 25. and sound 19. and behave 15, dress 20. your situation seems fairly normal....



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22 Oct 2010, 9:47 am

My oldest, my daughter who is almost 20, appears 12, so on the times (rare) we all go to the movies I get away with 2 adult, (my wife and I) and 3 child admissions.. (the youngest #4 stays with a sitter)

Which reminds me of something a bit off topic: somehow I got in the habit of introducing my kids as "1 of 4, 2 of 4, 3 of 4, and 4 of 4 for the youngest" I hadn't noticed until someone asked if we were "the borg family robinson?" Lol


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