r/Millennials • u/CantSocial • 15h ago

Discussion Is it that time already?

I just turned 40. I went to a new gym last night and did a class. After the class, the coach (who could have been anywhere like 25 to early 30s) was super nice and chatty and asked me about my fitness goals. I said "well, I just turned 40..." and was about to talk about how I want to ramp up my fitness to honor the milestone and I got interrupted with, "40?? You look great!!"

Now I'm wondering if he was early 20s. Was not expecting that response. Anyone else fell it's a bit premature?

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u/EaglesFanGirl 15h ago

i get that all the time - people think i'm 30 despite my weight. no grays, yet. For me, i think its my hair color. Redheads age differently that most of the population.

i've heard millenials have aged well - not sure why. I think we've shocked out bodies so much that they are just stuck the way they are forever...

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u/Strawberrybanshee 14h ago

A lot of boomer moms cut their hair short. That will significantly age you. When then need an actor to look younger they will have them grow out their hair.

There was also that perm many got and for many it just didn't look good. Or maybe it was done badly? Maybe it wasn't take care of well? Curly hair well taken care of can look great. But many just didn't have the face shape to pull off their chosen length and/or curls.

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u/krispytatertotz 13h ago

I have a pixie and I think it makes me look younger than I am in a weird turn of events