Why is it that most women freak out when they are about to turn 30?

[Justice4all]

I saw that Liz (TheBazile78) had just turned 30 and she was really cool about it. Unlike most women I knew when they turned 30, they thought suddenly they got the worst case of crows feet overnight and were turning into an old maid.


Why is it that so many women freak as 30 approaches and men really don't care about it one way or the other?

[~Katja~]

I don't think men don't care, but they get hotter with age, women get saggy and gray....
A wrinkle here and there makes a man interesting, a woman just ugly... it does not add to the beauty of the face at all...
I think it's all in the standards of what is expected to be beautiful and good looking...
Women at 30 are already considered cougars (as per Anthony)

I don't mind turning 30 this year, and my family wants a huge party (not happening) but it's no big deal for me...

[Gvac]

I don't think men don't care, but they get hotter with age, women get saggy and gray....
A wrinkle here and there makes a man interesting, a woman just ugly... it does not add to the beauty of the face at all...
I think it's all in the standards of what is expected to be beautiful and good looking...
Women at 30 are already considered cougars (as per Anthony)

I don't mind turning 30 this year, and my family wants a huge party (not happening) but it's no big deal for me...

Did you pricks read that?

I'm the hottest, most interesting man alive!

[Furtherman]

Why is it that so many women freak as 30 approaches and men really don't care about it one way or the other?

Biological clock and self-confidence issues are probably the biggest cause of those freak outs. Although these days, biological clock and wanting to have kids shouldn't be that big of a deal at 30. Maybe they haven't found a man yet. Maybe they're worried they'll be replaced by a younger woman. Maybe most of their friends are married. It could be a lot of things, and as a man, there is no way I could say for sure.

I'm of the mindset that you are only as old as you feel and I know plenty of awesome, beautiful women who are in their 30's and they are the ones I'd rather hang out with. After all, I'm only thirty foooOHHHHHH CRAP!!!!!




*logs on to match.com very quickly*

[Jennitalia]

i freaked turning 30 because it meant it was that much closer to 40. Birthdays always bug me out, but when as I turned 30, i looked at it as a new beginning, a way of transforming. I was miserable in my late 20s in every way. there was a lot of rough patches. i thought life was to go one way because that's what's expected and it freaked me out. I finally made significant changes in my life, because i realized if i wanted any happiness or change in life, the only thing stopping it was myself. my life is in a whole new direction, and, with the start of a whole new career and life, i feel like i have the world by the balls. i'm having a blast now. and at 35, i get more compliments now than when i did at 25. getting proofed still never gets old.

here's to the "ol bags!"

[Furtherman]

women get saggy and gray...

So do men.

But not if you take care of yourself.

[Piuki]

I think part of it is that we live in a society that doesn't always value women once they are past their mid-20s. Sadly.

I myself vowed to never turn 30. I planned to fight it the whole way. But, after a few months, I began to see my age as a sort of badge of honor. Every time I declared that I was 30, I felt I had accomplished something. I knew I was no longer a silly girl trying to find her way. I became more comfortable in my own skin and started to get to know myself as a person. I can't pinpoint any major life occurrence other than turning 30 that accounts for this, because it was literally like a switch was flipped. Now I am proud to be 33....though I am warily eyeballing that big 4-0 sitting down the road. :tongue:

[Justice4all]

I don't think men don't care, but they get hotter with age, women get saggy and gray....
A wrinkle here and there makes a man interesting, a woman just ugly... it does not add to the beauty of the face at all...
I think it's all in the standards of what is expected to be beautiful and good looking...
Women at 30 are already considered cougars (as per Anthony)

I don't mind turning 30 this year, and my family wants a huge party (not happening) but it's no big deal for me...

I disagree, I think women also get hotter with age as well. There is a reason why the concept of a cougar is so appealing to guys, it is because women are retaining their hotness as time goes on.

I don't think women get saggy and grey at as fast as you might think. How you live and how much stress you have in your life has alot to do with that IMHO.

[topless_mike]

Did you pricks read that?

I'm the hottest, most interesting man alive!

you are.
you could easily turn me gay.

[Justice4all]

Did you pricks read that?

I'm the hottest, most interesting man alive!


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[topless_mike]

i turn 30 in less than a month.
who cares? its only an age. what, we care about labels now?

women are overthinking, overanalyzing hussies.

[~Katja~]

Biological clock and self-confidence issues are probably the biggest cause of those freak outs. Although these days, biological clock and wanting to have kids shouldn't be that big of a deal at 30. Maybe they haven't found a man yet. Maybe they're worried they'll be replaced by a younger woman. Maybe most of their friends are married. It could be a lot of things, and as a man, there is no way I could say for sure.




I think the fact that I have accomplished all that before I hit 30 is why I am easy on it...

married (check)
divorced (check)
own property (check)
gave birth (check)


I am not rushing for any of these things nor longing for them to be repeated....

[Furtherman]

i turn 30 in less than a month.
who cares? its only an age. what, we care about labels now?

Next month you put your top back on.

[Justice4all]

I think the fact that I have accomplished all that before I hit 30 is why I am easy on it...

married (check)
divorced (check)
own property (check)
gave birth (check)




In that order?

[topless_mike]

In that order?

:lol:

[~Katja~]

So do men.

But not if you take care of yourself.

I disagree, I think women also get hotter with age as well. There is a reason why the concept of a cougar is so appealing to guys, it is because women are retaining their hotness as time goes on.

I don't think women get saggy and grey at as fast as you might think. How you live and how much stress you have in your life has alot to do with that IMHO.

there are a few women that age better... and yes, taking care of yourself is part of it...
I also think that with all the products and treatments out there it is easier for women to look better longer and stay young.


I think the cougar being appealing is because normally they are attractive well kept older women that not only stayed fresh but know a thing or two to teach a youngin in the sack...
they know how and do it well.... what man would not be attracted to that...

the majority women end up in married or steady relationships once they are past 30... so they don't get to play the cougar game..

[~Katja~]

In that order?


fixed it ;)

married (check)
own property (check)
divorced (check)
gave birth (check)

[Gvac]

you could easily turn me gay.

HAHAHA!


You said "turn!"

[topless_mike]

You said "turn!"

shhhh
blowin up my spot, man

[underdog]

Why is it that so many women freak as 30 approaches and men really don't care about it one way or the other?

I'm a guy (barely) and I just turned 28 and I am already freaking the fuck out about turning 30.

You know why people freak out when they're 30? Because your life is over. Nothing changes. Who starts something new when they're 31? Whatever you're doing when you turn 30 you're probably going to do for the rest of your life.

I've been having like a mid-twenties crisis for the last 2 years and it keeps getting worse. I feel like my life is going to end in two years.

Also, most guys don't find "cougars" sexy.

[Furtherman]

Nothing changes. Who starts something new when they're 31? Whatever you're doing when you turn 30 you're probably going to do for the rest of your life.

You're having a worse freakout than a woman! Get yourself together man. You can always get a new job, move to a new town or a new state!!

With that attitude, you might as well grow roots. Meh.

[topless_mike]

I'm a guy (barely) and I just turned 28 and I am already freaking the fuck out about turning 30. might as well get in the box now.


You know why people freak out when they're 30? Because your life is over. Nothing changes. Who starts something new when they're 31? Whatever you're doing when you turn 30 you're probably going to do for the rest of your life. speak for yourself, my friend. i know lots of people that just didnt have the balls to make change until they were older.
Also, most guys don't find "cougars" sexy.
older chicks know whats up. they might not know when their next pipecleaning is, so they make it count. besides, who do you want to do your brain surgery? the 10 year vet, or the rookie out of med school?

[~Katja~]

jesus Underdog... living in this country you will CERTAINLY start many new things after 30... from jobs to women... if you freak out about age alone like that i am sure no woman stays with you for too long, so you will have plenty of new things to start.
Have some confidence!!!!

That's the same bullshit people buy into when they say life after kids... life after marriage... it all dies... not true at all!

[topless_mike]

That's the same bullshit people buy into when they say life after kids... life after marriage... it all dies... not true at all!

im having more fun now married w/ kid than i was single, and then married/no kid.

[~Katja~]

im having more fun now married w/ kid than i was single, and then married/no kid.

I can say the same, except for the married part ;)

[underdog]

You're having a worse freakout than a woman! Get yourself together man. You can always get a new job, move to a new town or a new state!!

I think its the job thing I'm worried about. I can't get a new job. Its the worst.

older chicks know whats up. they might not know when their next pipecleaning is, so they make it count. besides, who do you want to do your brain surgery? the 10 year vet, or the rookie out of med school?

Does the 10 year vet have wrinkles and a loose vag? Because I'll take the rookie out of med school is so.

jesus Underdog... living in this country you will CERTAINLY start many new things after 30... from jobs to women... if you freak out about age alone like that i am sure no woman stays with you for too long, so you will have plenty of new things to start.

Hey, I've been with the same woman for 9 years. I think she's the only one who keeps me (barely) sane.

[deepinthewoods]

I think the reason most people freak out right before they turn 30 is Carousel.

[Furtherman]

I think its the job thing I'm worried about. I can't get a new job. Its the worst.

What's up... they run out of jobs in Boston? Are you the town crier and no one yells as loud as you? This is America. You don't like your job, quit it and get a new one.

[Furtherman]

I think the reason most people freak out right before they turn 30 is Carousel.

THERE IS NO SANCTUARY!!!

[underdog]

What's up... they run out of jobs in Boston? Are you the town crier and no one yells as loud as you? This is American. You don't like your job, quit it and get a new one.

Dude, I've been searching for a new job for over a year. I've gone to one interview. I've never gone to college. That's my problem.

[Furtherman]

Dude, I've been searching for a new job for over a year. I've gone to one interview. I've never gone to college. That's my problem.

Ok, I see. I wish you the best of luck then. I didn't mean to imply that you just go out and get one right away... but you do have to make the best of your circumstances.

Anyway, that does NOT mean you're done at 30. Because with that attitude, people will pick up on it, and then you might as well not even continue to look.

[underdog]

Anyway, that does NOT mean you're done at 30. Because with that attitude, people will pick up on it, and then you might as well not even continue to look.

Yeah, I know. I kind of just posted my stream of consciousness. My wife has been trying to talk me off the proverbial cliff about all of it.

[deepinthewoods]

THERE IS NO SANCTUARY!!!

My friend Duane and I were obsessed with Logan's Run when it came out. Besides being able to check out some parentally sanctioned cinematic tit, the idea of living in a free-love dome seemed fabulous. We used to do this bit: what if Logan's Run were all hayseeds? Of course, a buck-toothed Logan would be getting interrogated by a typewriter at the end and keep repeating the phrase: "There ain't no Sankchurry!" It still makes me laugh a little to this day.

I think that film eased me into 30 because I was like: "at least I'm not getting blowed up in gay-ass tights and a stupid mask." The only problem is that a lot of women in their late 20's ARE wearing gay-ass tights and stupid masks, and that's just no way to get blowed up.

[Gvac]

Dude, I've been searching for a new job for over a year. I've gone to one interview. I've never gone to college. That's my problem.

I never graduated college and landed a great job last year at age 41.

In 3 or 4 years I'm looking forward to making even bigger career leaps.

[King Hippos Bandaid]

men get finer with age like a good wine

women, not so much


If men could trade in for a new model at 50 , they would

[underdog]

I never graduated college and landed a great job last year at age 41.

What job did you get?

[Gvac]

What job did you get?

Same field I've been in for the past 15 years, sales rep. But I got my base salary doubled, plus the same commission and bonus structure I had at my previous job. And complete and total freedom. I check in with no one.

If you make yourself good enough in your chosen field you won't believe how badly competitors want you, and what they're willing to offer.

[underdog]

Same field I've been in for the past 15 years, sales rep. But I got my base salary doubled, plus the same commission and bonus structure I had at my previous job. And complete and total freedom. I check in with no one.

If you make yourself good enough in your chosen field you won't believe how badly competitors want you, and what they're willing to offer.

I hate my field. That's another one of the problems.

[Heather 8]

I remember my ex-stepmother locking herself in her and Dad's bedroom and crying the entire day that she turned 30. Then she started screaming at my dad that, now that she was an "old pig like your ex," she knew he was going to dump her. (He did, but it was 8 years later and for a much older woman. Face, Diane.)

I really don't recall getting bent out of shape on my 30th birthday. After 21, age really didn't mean that much to me anymore.

[Gvac]

I really don't recall getting bent out of shape on my 30th birthday. After 21, age really didn't mean that much to me anymore.


Good for you grandma! Errr, I mean Heather!

[Badinia]

It's hard getting older for ladies because Hollywood and Underdog constantly let us know that we're not worth a plugged nickel after thirty. Wait, who says plugged nickel anymore? Does that make me seem old? I'm not old! I know who Soulja Boy is! Goddammnit!

[CofyCrakCocaine]

I think it's because they lose the ability to have children and/or be pretty after the thirtieth year of life. At least, that's what all the science books say.

[Badinia]

I think it's because they lose the ability to have children and/or be pretty after the thirtieth year of life. At least, that's what all the science books say.

I will stab you! Stab you with knives!

Love, Over-30 Badinia

[Heather 8]

I think it's because they lose the ability to have children and/or be pretty after the thirtieth year of life. At least, that's what all the science books say.

Hi, I'm 31 and pregnant. Pretty, well, that's debateable.

[EliSnow]

Of the two women who I have loved in my life, and having known them when they turned 30, neither of them freaked out when she turned 30.

I guess the question is whether 30 is still as much of a big thing as it was 20 or 30 years ago.

[Tall_James]

Because 30 is the new 50.













(How the hell should I know????)

[Badinia]

That's a good point Eli, no it's not, because of more workplace equity, and the lingering effects of feminism-

I like to freak myself out with this: When my mom was my age, she had 5 kids. Holy shit.

When she was my age+ three years, she was divorced and struggling to raise those kids on a teacher's salary.

I, on the other hand, could buy and sell you for PENNIES ON THE DOLLAR.

Women are having kids later (congrats Peaches!) and are more independent, and we're worth more than our looks.

I guess I should try and be funnier, but those are the changes as I see them.

[EliSnow]

Women are having kids later (congrats Peaches!) and are more independent, and we're worth more than our looks.

I guess I should try and be funnier, but those are the changes as I see them.

No, that line above was pretty funny.


:wink:

[Badinia]

No, that line above was pretty funny.


:wink:

Keep talkin'! I'm sharpening my stabbin' knife!

[CofyCrakCocaine]

Hehehe

All bs aside, I think it's a case-by-case deal. Some ladies get hit by menopause at younger ages, some at older... we all heard Dave talk about Beanie last week...

My chick is over 30 and just as adorable as when I first met her. She keeps comparing herself to where her parents were at her age so now she thinks the only way she'll ever have a family is thru adoption... Sheesh.

Incidentally I've yet to see one chick who freaks out worse when turning 30 than any other time they freak out over random things at every other phase previous to being 30. If anything, the older a lady the more calm she is.

[spoon]

Did you pricks read that?

I'm the hottest, most interesting man alive!

So NOW he likes the joke! :thumbdown:

[underdog]

It's hard getting older for ladies because Hollywood and Underdog constantly let us know that we're not worth a plugged nickel after thirty. Wait, who says plugged nickel anymore? Does that make me seem old? I'm not old! I know who Soulja Boy is! Goddammnit!

Hey, women over 30 can be beautiful. I was just talking about those "cougars" like that woman on Marc with a C's favorite show.

But its not just women who deteriorate, in my opinion. Its the whole human race.

[PapaBear]

I love women.:wub:

[One Dead Fred]

My girl is freaking over turning 25 in 6 months and she's already freaking out about that. I being 41 just laugh at her. I'm so sensitive. I think I'll need a vacation starting when she hits 29 until 30+.

Her theory is that there is a lot less opportunities for woman after their youth isn't obvious. I disagree but she's stubborn and I like that.

[A.J.]

I freaked out when I turned 30 -- mostly because I felt that I hadn't really accomplished anything by that point. I was unmarried/just got dumped again, still renting a place and working a job I didn't like.

I eventually got over it.

[DJEvelEd]

I'm lucky to have a chick with Barbara Eden type genes. Shes 45 and looks 30. SHe eats healthy, exercises, has no wrinkles and a tighter body than most women in their 20's. I think the few grey hairs she has bothers her, but not me.

I've dated neurotic women who freaked out though. I think they were worried about getting a loose coochie, sock tits, old lady stink, Fritos™ toenails, incontinence, etc... and justifiably so. Women like that are only attractive to freaks with fetishes so have a salad and jog a few and you'll be fucked regularly.

[Justice4all]

I freaked out when I turned 30 -- mostly because I felt that I hadn't really accomplished anything by that point. I was unmarried/just got dumped again, still renting a place and working a job I didn't like.

I eventually got over it.


Yea but there is a bit of a difference between looking at your life at one point and going 'this isn't where I wanted to be right now' or going "I turned 30??!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH"

I think there are points in our lives where no matter WHAT age you are at...you always will go 'wow didn't see myself HERE'.

Look at Gvac, said he got the job he wanted at 41. For some people it might be 45, or 50. (For me...I hope it is at 38)

But when I hit 40 (IF I hit 40 at this rate) I will welcome it like I did at 30. Happy to be alive.

[Kris10]

Age doesn't bother me. I'll be 30 in 2 yrs and I can care less because I already feel older. I'm like Katja: gave birth, married, owned property, divorced all before I was 30. I've always been mature for my age so turning the big 3-0 doesn't phase me at all. I have plans to remarry and have more children and that'll happen when it happens, age has nothing to do with it for me.

[CountryBob]

- turning 30 is o.k. Its just that damn "middle aged" label that most of you chicks get all whacked out about. I love saying " ha ha - youre middle aged".

BTW... best piece of ass I ever had was from a 36 year old woman and I was only 19!
30 year old women unite - start fucking MORE!

[Snacks]

I disagree, I think women also get hotter with age as well. There is a reason why the concept of a cougar is so appealing to guys, it is because women are retaining their hotness as time goes on.

I don't think women get saggy and grey at as fast as you might think. How you live and how much stress you have in your life has alot to do with that IMHO.

you have serious issues. most women do not look hotter older. some women get saggy quickly. and most after having kids. are you going to tell me that a girl whose tits are sagging near her stomach is sexy?

most men go younger. there is a reason a lot of men turn 40-50 and leave their wives for a 20 something. i

I freaked out when I turned 30 -- mostly because I felt that I hadn't really accomplished anything by that point. I was unmarried/just got dumped again, still renting a place and working a job I didn't like.

I eventually got over it.

i freaked out when i turned 30. the night i turned 30 at was at my club and all of my employees were in their 20's and all the hotties at the club were 21-25 and felt so old.

[Justice4all]

i freaked out when i turned 30. the night i turned 30 at was at my club and all of my employees were in their 20's and all the hotties at the club were 21-25 and felt so old.

And he says I'M the one with the issues!:wallbash:

N, a woman whose boobs sag to their knees is not attractive but MORE AND MORE women are staying hot well past their 30's and some even into their 40's and 50's today then they did years ago.

[CountryBob]

I have noticed that the older I get - the hotter the older chicks look to me.
Young ass is best!

[drusilla]

socially its just unacceptable to be an older woman or a lot of times to be with an older woman. men are always looking to trade their wives in for younger women. a lot of people won't even freak out about turning 30, but all your yougner friends are always nice enough to constantly remind you that you are older than them & will be 30 way before they will. though i usually feel that they are the ones who are more freaked out about it because they have these sillly little time lines in their heads that they think they need to live by, but its just bullshit & almost never ever works out the way they have it planned in their heads. which in the end only makes them depressed & grumpy because they think they have failed at life never knowing they were living with such a false sense of reality to begin with.


oh man i think i even i need a translator to read that.

[Furtherman]

which in the end only makes them depressed & grumpy because they think they have failed at life never knowing they were living with such a false sense of reality to begin with.


oh man i think i even i need a translator to read that.

No Drusilla, that is very true. Well said.

It doesn't matter what age, any woman who thinks like that is unattractive.

[drusilla]

& all the guys i've ever worked with have always wondered why i never offer to hook them up with one of my friends.