I'm just turning 18 but most people say I look like a 20 year old, is that bad?

[Anonymous]

I'm just turning 18 in October but most people say that I look like a 19 or 20 year old. Is that a bad thing? It makes me self conscious.

[Anonymous]

No it's a good thing. Now people tend to think I'm my age or even a bit older since I act mature and dress sophisticated but a few years ago I would get mistaken for younger. I'm short so that also does not help. I hate being mistaken for younger.

I would not think it is a bad thing. I hate when people think I'm younger than I am. This guy thought I was several years older than I am and I was very flattered though it was disappointing to tell him my real age because since I'm only 20 and not in my mid 20s he now thinks I am just a kid :( oh well

[naturaldisaster]

theres nothing wrong with looking older, people will just respect you a little bit more. heh, I'm 21 and people think I'm 18. So enjoy it and flaunt it.

[Asker]

I want to look younger.

[naturaldisaster]

change your hair style and the way you dress, sometimes hairstyles make a person look younger depending on the face.

[TouchTheSky]

You are a bit creep... maybe they you are looking like 19-20 because you act like good

but really 1-2 years is nothing you speak like they say that you are looking like 80 what's wrong with 19-20?

[smokahontas]

saying you look like a 20 year old is not bad at all! saying your a 30 or older and almost the age of 18 is bad :/

[peace-love-couture]

Do people think you look 30? :O

[smokahontas]

not but some people think I look 18 and some people think I look 14 and I'm 16 D:

[WoIIie]

Not a bad thing. Some people typically look 1-2 years off their age. I did an experiment and on average, I look about 19 and I'm actually 21. So it's not out of the ordinary that you would look 2 years older than you are.

If someone said you looked 24, you might have something to be concerned about.

[ihatework]

no. it's only a year or two, I wouldn't sweat it.

[Asker]

would it be a turn off if a girl turns out to be younger than what she looks like?

[ihatework]

not to me, I can't speak for everyone tho.

[Asker]

not to sound creepy but you seem like a really nice guy.

[ihatework]

i try :)

[bel42]

i agree

[ihatework]

:)

[peace-love-couture]

Eh, you might age quicker or not "as well," but it's not that big of a deal.

You can either accept it or choose to make a big deal out of it and fret over it, speeding up the process of aging. Or be youthful mentally.

[Paramore_fan]

I have the same problem

When I was 14 people said I looked 16 and now I'm 16 people say I look 18

It's sort of annoying but I guess it could help if I wanna watch an R rated movie or something or maybe go to a club.

[Anonymous]

no its not bad because when you get older it will be a compliment when people think your older then you really are. When I was 16 people thought I was 14, because I looked young for my age, some people still think I'm younger then I really am and I'm 28

[Angelyn]

Mistaking you for a year - two years older.. Is it really that bad comon'

I get told I look way younger then I am.. its no biggie.

[moloz]

It's only bad if you don't like it. I look way older myself and I like it. Makes me seem more wise, haha.

[ihatework]

'seem' being the key word here ;)

[monica7777]

I wouldn't take it as a bad thing. Afterall I'm 18 and people keep saying that I look like I'm 14. >_<

[The_Supid_Genius]

It's terrible and you should end your pitiful life to avoid such shame. lol. jk

It's two years...lighten up some :)

[TouchTheSky]

You are almost 18

18-19-20 are looking almost same

[Asker]

Not to sound creepy but you seem like a really nice guy.

[Asker]

wrong comment on wrong response

[InMyHeart]

on wrong guy as well.

[darkknight1x]

Get over it. When I was 16 people thought I was 21.

[rotarymoon]

You age differently at different ages. So maybe it will slow down later and you will remain looking 20 even at 25.

[alexajade30]

No, its only bad about the time you hit 25 and people say you look 30

[tc1125]

stop complaining, most people in their teens want to look older.

[bosanac]

No big deal! You'll probably attract older mature men.

[Asker]

I want to attract men who are my age not men who are in the mid twenties and thirties.

[Anonymous]

Most people are not a good judge of age. When I was 15 I was passing for 21 and now that I'm 29 people many times say I look like I'm 25.

[Anonymous]

are you wearing too much makeup? cause makeup can age you

[Asker]

no , I only wear eye liner and lip gloss.

[Anonymous]

not much diff really

I'm 20 and people say I look 15 -.- I think this is worse ...

[kermitthehog]

No, it just means that you're less likely to get carded. Which is a plus!

[NewClassic]

No if you like that its your choice I personally don't like looking 15 at age 17

[Mr_Solo_Dolo]

I wouldn't say so. I wish I looked 20.

[Asker]

Why would you wish for that?

[Mr_Solo_Dolo]

..I don't know. Just to look older. I'm going to be 20 in a couple of months. I honestly don't know if I look it or not.

[SuperCurious]

Why would it be bad lol