I’m turning 60 this year.
A few years ago, I remember getting irritated when a woman told me that men in their 40s and 50s are middle-aged guys, while those around 60 or older are old men.
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I don’t think you need to worry about such minor differences in wording.
If something that trivial is enough to make you irritated, I have to say you have a serious problem. The way it’s phrased really doesn’t matter—and either way, to younger people, there’s no denying that you’re old.
I’m not sure whether you consider yourself young, but people used to say that life expectancy was only 50 years, so I think you should accept that you’re no longer young.
Once you accept that, you can focus on enjoying life. That seems to be the foundation of it all.
More importantly, when it comes to life experience, I don’t think you’ll lose out to younger people. If you understand that, most things probably won’t bother you.
Or have you simply lived carelessly until now and ended up with no life experience at all?
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Some people look quite young, while others have a much more mature air about them. Our chief is often mistaken for being about 10 years older than he actually is.
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They say that as people get older, the frontal lobe shrinks, making them more prone to anger.
Pitcher Masahiro Murata, known for his “ax-throwing” delivery, lost his temper during an airport baggage inspection while traveling by plane to coach elementary school students and was investigated on suspicion of assault. I really liked him, so it’s such a shame to see a great person throw it all away.
Rather than getting irritated, let’s work on anti-aging together so we can look younger than our actual age.
It feels good when people say, “Wow, you don’t look that age at all. You look so young.”
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Paper Airplane’s “living fossil” comment had me laughing.
Someone in their 60s is a grandpa, you know.
The problem is that you look your age.
Instead of having a flabby body, try going to the gym and building at least a little muscle.
Getting angry when someone calls you “grandpa” is exactly what makes you a grandpa.
Try to show a little more composure.
And the reason people say that is because you keep making offers to women around the same age as your grandchildren.
Don’t you ever think there’s something strange about that yourself?
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I’m a lost 60-something.
What’s wrong with being treated like a grandpa?
I’ll need to change my username soon too… sweatdrop
It’s actually pretty convenient♪
Sometimes people react, “Wait, are you really in your 60s⁉︎”
Other times, I can use “I’m already in my 60s…” as an excuse… haha.
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I have grandchildren, so they call me “Grandpa” (lol). That’s why I go by “Grandpa” on this Q&A site too.
But in my heart, I’m still 20.
The women I date are young, but they’re working adults now, and emotionally, they’re more mature than I am.
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My father is in his 60s and has grandchildren—my children—so he’s a grandpa.
I’m in my 30s. Some people call me an older guy, while others say I’m young.
Is there really any point in worrying about things like this?
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Getting irritated when someone mentions your age—that’s pretty old-man behavior, isn’t it? lol
A lot of people in their 60s who don’t listen to others and are convinced they’re always right become old men on the inside before their looks catch up. Watch out.
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The fact that he gets irritated about it is disappointing.
There’s nothing wrong with being an old man. Someone who happily celebrates his 60th birthday and says, “I’m still going strong!” is far more likable.
Some men desperately insist, “People tell me I look young,” but the charm that comes with age is something you can only gain by growing older. People who accept that naturally and with grace are truly wonderful.
Expecting women 20 or 30 years younger—who spend time with you in exchange for money—to see you as an equal is arrogant.
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To a high schooler, people in their 40s are grandpas and grandmas, those in their 50s are great-grandpas and great-grandmas, and people in their 60s look like living fossils.
But then again, you could also say that once you’re past 30, everyone looks the same to them and they can’t really tell the difference…
So, in a sense, there’s still a chance at any age—but at the same time, you need to know your place and be realistic about it.
There’s no need to get frustrated at all.
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There’s nothing wrong with being an old man, is there?
I mean, old men are making young women moan with things like the “ekiben” position and going for a second round, right?
Or better yet, instead of settling for “old man,” why not aim to become a hermit? Like Master Roshi.
You should start with the look. Maybe begin with the hairstyle. Just go completely bald.
As for the thing he carries on his back, I figured you could probably find one on Rakuten. I searched and found one for ¥14,400, but there was one on Mercari for ¥700.
I hope this helps.
Taro
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Having grandchildren in your 60s isn’t really unusual.
When you think about it that way, there’s no need to get upset about being called a grandpa.
I’m in my 40s too, and I’m well aware that women in their 20s see me as an older man.
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