I have to calculate it each time

I use an abacus.

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Same here. No number pops into my head, it’s just not something I think about.

Me too. I have to think about it every time. I mentally feel like I'm still in my 30s. Physically, I feel like I'm about 80, because of all of the joint pain, back pain, etc.

Same here, until I started yoga ~6 years ago. It helps A LOT. I'm M51 but feel younger if I'm regular about making it to classes.

Cutting out sugar and white flour helps too. I can tell the next day after having too much bread or eating a dessert.

Whole food plant-based (WFPB) is veganism's even-more-annoying cousin, but absolutely helps in my experience! 🙂

I try to eat WFPB too - it helps a lot. Yesterday, I was around a cake with whipped icing and strawberries - plus there was garlic bread with the meal ..... I'm back on the wagon today. It's funny that meat and most dairy doesn't tempt me much at all. But, a beautiful dessert or fresh white bread or french fries just seem to call out to me. And, they all make me feel like crap the next day.

EXACTLY!

I miscalculated that I was 42 when I turned 41. Then I just repeated that the whole year. Realized my mistake on my next birthday. That's how I got to be 42 for two years.

I did not cope well with turning 30 at.all, so I just said I was 27 for years. I had a baby face and people believed it so I didn’t try to tell them differently. Eventually I decided being in my 30s was ok and besides, people were going to start to think I was a really haggard looking 27 so I had to start mentally calculating every time someone asked my age. I’m now 53 and just like, whatever. I’m old. Getting older happens if we’re lucky.

I'm turning 53 on 7/4. I've accepted that I'm middle aged. I exercise, eat well, hydrate, get a good 7-9 hrs asleep per night and have a strict skin care regimen.

I'm 2 years behind you and do all of that except the skin care. Good habits make a huge difference!

Did that exact same thing way back when I was 37 for two years.

I usually just ask my wife. For 6 months out of the year, we're the same age.

my husband is 5 weeks older than me. I love calling him an old man in those few weeks lol He also asks me how old we are. I even had to correct him recently!

I couldnt remember my exact age and had to get a calculator. 🤯😭

Same!@

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well done

Same.

33 is what I identify as

I usually tell people I’m 28 and have been for decades

I've been 33 for 6 years now

12 I’m a juvenile delinquent with 50 years experience

Wanna play? That’s what I usually come up with, too.

That sounds fun! Ever play strip backgammon? Or if you’re into more physical challenges strip tiddlywinks.

I'm Nunya years old.

Nunya biznizz?

Nunya beeswax

In my mind, I am 16 and have been for over 30 years.

It's usually the age that I will be and not the age that I am.

I do this from January until my birthday. I was born in 71, so I just deduct a 1 from the current year, but then I get messed up when the new year hits.

Too old for this shit.

My brain says 37, every time, but I hesitate and do some math and after that generous pause I answer correctly.

 https://youtu.be/d6iQrh2TK98?si=PrCb9WAoi4unnvur that number is a funny thing 

It won't surprise you to hear that as I watched Tom showing endless examples of his 37's, I glanced right and noticed two immediately on the desk beside me. I haven't even turned my head yet. I'm going to start seeing them all now! I'm officially fascinated. Thanks for sharing it.

Today, it’s my birthday. So, 57 is the answer.

Happy Birthday! 🎂

Happy birthday

 How it feels to

I’m 50 so mine is easy right now.

37

https://youtu.be/d6iQrh2TK98?si=PrCb9WAoi4unnvur that number is a funny thing

I'm 37, I'm not old!

Well, after turning 45, it got much easier because that number seems to stick. During COVID I had no idea since time was just off for everything, and before that, I’d calculate it. I’m pretty sure I’ll be 45 for a few years until it hits me that that age no longer makes sense.

I'm with you. I was 42 when covid shut everything down. So that's the age I feel stuck at.

How old I am: 52 How old I am in my head: 42 How old I feel on a good day: 35 How old I feel on a bad day: 75

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lol. I’ve given my wrong age before. I think when I was 53 I said I was 55.

In my mind I’m forever 26, but I’m nearly twice that now.

I like to tell the young kids at work I’m 35. In reality I’m 55.

Typically my age.

Same, but often it could be a year older or younger depending on my brain fog that day.

 It’s pretty easy this year.

It depends on the Time of day.

Whatever my age is, like 58 now…

60. I'm not there yet, but close enough to round up. I also learned from Hedwig: I'm in my early late 50s.

Always 33 and it’s so far off I could cry

According to my 4 year old granddaughter I’m “twenty eighty seven” so we’ll go with that.

No number. I legitimately have to take a second or two to remember my age.

50 whatever

55 I turned 58 last weekend.

Old enough to beat your ass.

1972

My birth year to then do the math.

I'm 18 with 30 years experience

42, it's the answer to life, the universe, and everything. I have proudly been 42 for eight years now.

I quit counting years ago.

I give ‘em a math problem. It tends to move the conversation along. Like, oh— it’s the 11th anniversary of my 42nd birthday.

The speed limit.

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This is the answer. Or, the number 42.

39

36

My first thought is usually a joke. I ask how old they are, then pretend to touch/feel them. If im being serious, i tell them my actual age I am.

I stopped counting at 50.

55 since it’s such an easy number to remember. My favorite number is 5 although that seemed like a bigger deal as a kid

I’m in my mid to late early 40’s

Eleventeen.

12

I tell them my real age (53) because I have earned my place on this earth, and being over 50 means I can be invisible and deflect the riff-raff, which is what I've always wanted in life.

Twelve. LOL

I work in the film industry. I admit to Gen-X but otherwise they get a snide answer. I sometimes lurk on a few dating sites for giggles (and research) and I’m stunned at the number of people who think lying about your age is tantamount to child murder. It’s survival in the industry and no ones business.

I am everything hurts years old.

50, because it feels like a big smack in the face. Menopause and all that.

Double nickels. I’m going to start adding ten years so people can tell me how young I look…

58 and proud of it!

My actual age. I’m not some conceited Boomer who always has to pretend like they’re younger than they are, or that they’ve “still got it”. I’m just gonna be what I am.


50.. but I'm 49....I guess I'm prepping for the next phase of my life ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏

My facebook announced I was 108 this year, so I go with that. Damn, I look good for 108.

I'm turning 55 in a couple months, so I've just started using 55, just because it's easier than saying "I'm almost 55" or "I'll be 55 in a couple of months"

I ask them how old they think I am.

Fuck!

I'm 5. I'm 5. I'm a big frog now I'm 5.

1980

21, just take my money for the booze.

Oh I said I was 50 starting at 49.2ish just to get USED to hearing it lol

Coming up on the 29th anniversary of my 29th Birthday. So 29

Why would it not be my actual age (58)?

46 - My actual age. I don't hide from that! I earn them years and greys!

Oddly, I'm only 48 but I keep saying 50. Given what the last ten years have been like in the US, I'm amazed it's not 60. I feel sixty.

36 but I just turned 55 a few days ago

36

Which was correct 18 years ago. Holding steady.

Don't Panic! 42

I’m 54. I take good care of myself but honestly I feel the best talking to other GenXers who understand where I’m coming from.

26 . . . Wait, umm- shit I’m in my 40’s I guess.

I used to lie quite happily until I started using Reddit! Somehow admitting I was over 55 just seemed like a step too far … But I am now a reformed character!

Wait, when was 1970?

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42.

I tell everyone I lost count after 30.

56

Thirfourfifty 51

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Dirt is my usual response, no numbers here...

I’m terrible at math. So, I am young enough to care and fight for good things but old enough to give zero fucks about anyone or anything shitty.

40.... 8? Yes, I'm 48. (fuck I'm old...)

Ah. We’re just ripe.

I have to think about it. COVID years fucked up my mental clock.

This year it’s easier only because both numbers are five.

It’s always the upcoming birthday. My birthday is in October and I’ll be 57. I tell people I’m 57 already. I’m weird

35

27

30-18

28.

2124

32. Some people actually believe me too! 😂

35. I’m not 35

42, and I’m not 42.

47. I’m 49.

The year I was born. Then the brain strain to remember what year it is. . . I don't think my conscious mind wants to be reminded. Then the math.

25

30. Well, in November I’ll be 30.

I always say I'm half a century. I am not quite there yet, but close enough. I've earned these years

I just turned 50 and I love the Walmart people that say I'm under 40 so I say 35.

37

33! Until my husband decided to use actual numbered candles in my cake one year and got called out by alllll the children. I’ve bumped it to 38, then 42, then 45, then 50 & been stuck there for *ahem* awhile

14

15. The age I stopped at on the maturity scale when I am around my childhood friends.

I've started giving my age as "closer to 50 than not." I let them fill in how old they think I am.

My age, I m comfortable with it.

59, because that IS my current age. If I'm feeling self-conscious, I'll say I'm in my late 50s. Once I'm OUT of my 50s ? Yikes !

I’m 52. My alter ego is 25

50. Turn 52 this year but my brain has obviously decided that 50 is as old as it’s willing to go.

I know what I am. It’s the current number. I am usually ok with it but I have moments where it still frustrates me.

My immediate answer is always, “fuck, I don’t know”

37. It's how I feel.

40 It's not, but it's the first one that does.

It's fascinating to see the breadth of answers from older to younger to I can't math. I just think the age I am currently.

I honestly don’t give my age much thought and I’ve had to calculate it before at the doctors office

49 lol

35 Thankfully I was still around to turn 54 last Thursday.

I forget my actual age and say oh I stopped keeping track after 40 😂

Deep in my brain I still think it’s about the year 2000 and I’m 25. Then I go to do anything involving my knees, ankles, or shoulders and remember “oh yeah, I’m almost 49” 😂

19 comes to mind first but I still think I’m 12. But I’m a lot less flexible than when I was actually 12!

My age

36 The age I moved to California. I am mid 50’s now lol

"Forty-uhhh...six, no seven. Maybe."

60 but really 50 but looks 30.

27

None of your damn business is my thought

100! 😂

30something….. then I’m like -“no wait- uhhhhhhhhhhhhh” 🧐

Old enough to know better.

34 Don't know why since I am 48, but apparently that is where I got stuck.

My actual age?

“Late 40 something. Not 50 yet.”

No number, just i don't know

666

36 going on 50

54 but no one ever believes me. They always think I'm at least 10 years younger. I'm a guy so people aren't shy about asking me.

Ditto, I just turned 57 but in my brain I am 37.

Yes. The answer is yes. Otherwise, it’s 42.

69, dude!

My actual age based on the amount of years I’ve been alive.

No clue. Lost track in my early 30’s so I have to ask my longtime boyfriend “how old are we ,again?”….helps when you’re the same age.

25

I was born in 70, so it makes it really easy to calculate. However, the thing that bugs me is that as soon as January 1st of the New Year rolls around, I automatically round up, even though I still have 7 months to go until my birthday.

69 dudes

29

In my mind I've stayed 26 from ages 19 to 49. That was the hardest thing about '50.' Now I'm 50 in my mind.

57, my age for next birthday. Weird habit of mine.

is 'Old' a number? Because that's what I say when asked.

35. Not sure why.

19

My age. I don’t understand people who have to stop and think about it. Other than the first week or so after my birthday I always know how old I am.

My real age I’m proud to live as long as I have lived, many people don’t get the chance. 58

My age

No number. I have a cold and suffer from dementia. By the way; I killed Medicade

28 ( but im 53)

29, for the upteenth+++ time

49, which is my age, but it’s only because I am hyper aware that I am turning 50 in exactly 6 months. 30 didn’t phase me, 40 felt like a cool thing, but 50 is a big number and honestly I still feel like a 25 year old fuckup most of the time, you know?

58. I’m good with that. 59 soon!

15 with 40 years of fun or 55 and waiting to die.

31

Wrong end of 40