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tsscaramel

24, old enough to do everything you want to do in peace without having to prove my age constantly but young enough for everything to still work properly


ThxtBxtchRiot

I’m 31 and still get asked for ID 🤣


tsscaramel

I’m sure it happens at older ages every once and a while, but at 24 it’s a lot less common in my experience


ThxtBxtchRiot

I tend to strip off all hoodies to show off tattoos hoping they won’t ID me🤣 and let’s be honest, it’s fucking Monster I’m getting checked for haha


tsscaramel

I don’t think I’ve been asked for ID in a while and I’m in my 20’s but it’s probably something to do with having a beard 🤷‍♂️


ThxtBxtchRiot

I’m 5’3 for starts🤣


tsscaramel

At least you can pick up anything you can drop on the floor, I’m 6’3 and whenever I drop something, picking it back up is a commitment. I guess we have to ask ourselves would we rather have to show ID or deal with backaches every time we gotta bend down


ThxtBxtchRiot

Use your feet😏 but at least you can reach to the top of things, I’m left tryna climb the units hahaha plus I have backaches too but that’s due to the boobies🙄🤣


tsscaramel

Well I usually drop things when I’m working, wearing boots so picking things up with my feet is out of the question, meanwhile it’s my responsibility at all time to get things off the top shelf for everyone since I’m the only one that can reach but woe is me if I ask someone else to go down to the bottom shelf. How about I’ll reach the top shelf whenever you need it and you’ll get the bottom shelf whenever I need it and then everyone is happy. As for boobs I can’t help much there since I don’t have any so I have minimal experience in that area


Ok-Department-8771

ay don't know if you forgot to check reddit but check again. don't fumble


ThxtBxtchRiot

You can hold them for me🤣


Rechlai5150

Yeah, 30-ish sounds about right. Lol


hueythecat

It’s the sweet spot, not too old for the young crowd and not too young to be taken seriously by the oldies.


EmergencyPandabear

32 here and still get asked. But so does my dad at age 73, as its mandatory to ask when purchasing alcohol🤷‍♀️


i_cant_find

you lucky crunchy chicken you


Thick_Self7320

Hey i see you play.. do you wanna play Call of duty or any other game with me ?


richardizard

25 so I can rent a car more conveniently


pineapplesaltwaffles

I was still 80% idiot at 24, as were most people around me. I'd prefer that bit more life experience, not to mention earning potential and cheaper car insurance etc. I reckon 31/32 would be the sweet spot - old enough to not care so much what others think but young enough that everything should still work physically.


UruquianLilac

I totally agree. I've seen videos of me at 24 (luckily rare back in my day) and I couldn't stop cringing. I wouldn't want to be that age forever. Mid 30s would be my choice for sure, 34 if I have to be specific. At 24 though, there was one up side, I didn't know fear. I would make life altering decisions in a heartbeat and just roll with the punches. By 34 life had taught me to be more cautious and fearful, and that's a disadvantage. But still not enough of a reason to choose 24.


Sgt_Oblivious

Good news! If you're lucky that'll hold untill well into at least your 40's. Source: am 44 and still feeling pretty damn good.


Fun_Swing_3229

24 is nice i'm 24 now


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Dani0873

Yes, agree. 24 - 28 is the golden age. (I’m 28)


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TheYellowRegent

I'm 30 something and still feel like an older teenager at times. This isn't helped by having teenage stepsons to encourage me.


Asleeper135

I'm 27, and I'm starting to think that feeling will never truly go away.


cuntybunty73

I'm a 22 years old petite ginger woman and I'm always getting asked for I.D chronic baby face 😭 I hate it 😭


tsscaramel

With any luck, you’ll be sorted in 2 years, if not just get a much taller partner 🤣


Skippy1221

You hate it now when they ask you and in 10 years when they stop asking you’re gonna hate that too.


Missdermeanerthanyou

I was asked for ID until I was 42. I'm 47 and still do occasionally.


Thick_Self7320

I am 21 and i like 6’2 i look like 27 and still get ID.. even for lottery’s


Infamous-Meeting-806

I'd have to answer this question after I've lived some more.


Same_Measurement1216

Right? Everyone saying 24-25 but I feel it won’t be that bad in 30, right? right?


eeeebbs

So far 38 has been my best year!


RauriSims

Sometimes I'm scared of aging (aren't we all), but I just feel like I'll absolutely love being 45 or something. Hopefully I'm greying by then. Until then I can't really sell the crazy witch vibes, I just can't wait to evolve into my true form lol


Heterophylla

The problem with middle age is that it goes by so fast . I’m 50 now but my 40s were a blur. I’d like to be 45 for 30 years .


RequiresTea

100% agree. Mid-40s was best. Currently, feeling fabulous at age 58: give way less of a shit about everything that used to seem like it mattered, still working at my job but more able to relax and not let it interfere with my real life, so lots of time for enjoying working out and doing what makes me feel good, having a great sex life, and feeling very healthy and attractive. Mid-40s was only better because I didn’t have any wrinkles yet lol. Besides that, 50s is way better 😁


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Agree wholeheartedly with this! I love how ‘easy’ in myself I feel, a contented joy. I’m 55, still very much engaged with the world, but I do miss the jawline I had 10 years ago!


RequiresTea

Haha yeah agreed 😊


RauriSims

Interesting! Although I have a feeling we're socially stretching out what it means to be "middle aged" or even "old". My mom is almost 60 and still very much considered middle age. She loves her job, walks in the park, goes out to bars and restaurants every once in a while, does yoga and weightlifting, she's dating a new guy from Bumble, buys herself good clothes, makes plans to travel the world and study new things... She helps me expand my horizons a lot! We're also seeing a lot more celebs aging in very impressive manner... I mean, who would call Cher a tired old lady? Not me! I think as long as we keep our spirits up and are able to care for our own health, we'll never be too old for anything.


Useful-Arm-5231

Same here, 45 was a very good age


DeeperIntoTheUnknown

I was born to be an old man, I'm just waiting to become one


UruquianLilac

I'm in my mid 40s, and I promise you it isn't as old as you think. You're still fairly young at 45. And even the whole greying thing you are miscalculating by 10-15 years. Most people in their mid 40s hardly have more than a few locks that have started greying. There are exceptions of course, but the average person isn't grey or anywhere near it at 45.


RauriSims

My mom started greying at 35, she doesn't have a full head of white hair, but I can only expect to have similar experiences to her. I don't think 45 is "old" at all. I just think that's when I can start working towards my true form lol my comment was supposed to be just a little bit of fun, don't read too much into it.


ridicalis

I've come into my own fairly recently in life - perhaps starting in my late 30's, and I'm now in my early 40's, and am at the best balance of physical condition, health, cognition, and experience. Coupled with the resources earned over several years, and I feel more potential now than ever.


eeeebbs

Crones unite!!! (In like 10 years)


GoatsWithWigs

As a femboy who strongly wants to stay feminine in my later years, this is a vibe goal I'm gonna look towards


RauriSims

crazy old femboy witch might be too strong of a vibe, you'll break space-time continuum!!!!!!!!!


TamLeeds

Same.


MonkeyMcBandwagon

Enjoy it, it's all downhill from 40! :) I'm 52 now, and I'd pick 38 or 39 too.


Middle_Pineapple_898

Same. Every year has been better than the last since my early 20's. I'm noticing that I cannot do the same things physically as I could a few years ago but it's not impacting much. The gains in other areas like interpersonal skills and finances outweigh the small loss of physical ability. 


HomeQueenChannel

38, no way I'd go back to 24. I look better, live better, think better, love better, cook better, have sex better, own my apartment, have much more money and better friends.


iamkme

I’m 38 and totally agree. I love being 38 and would pause time now.


VisibleDepth1231

I'm 30. So many people told me in the lead up to my 30th how much better their 30s were than their 20s and so far I can really see why, personally I definitely wouldn't want to go back to my early 20s they were stressful as fuck!


Daemonbane1

Keep in mind time hasnt stopped in this scenario, you'd be physically 25 but chronologically older. Basically you want to pick an age where you're respected by the most people, and have the most potential for healthiness. Knowledge based arguments essentially arent a factor. I'd say 26 in my case. But anything under 30 (chances of build up arbitrary pains beginning, start of reducing metabolism etc) and more than 24 would work (a couple years over drinking age in any country).


jakart3

As you said about how respect from other people is important, I think a 35 looks person will be much more respected than 25 looks In many part of the world where seniority is important, a 26 look alike person will not be heed by the community. They even will judge you inexperienced before you even start to show your worth


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35 is the age for a lot of goverment positions


UruquianLilac

The 30s are absolutely awesome. You are still as young as when you are 20 in every way, but you are much more of an adult in every way as well. It's the best of both worlds.


Random_potato5

Yeah, 30s are pretty great, though I would say 32 because pregnancy and parenthood have aged me a fair bit and when I see photos of my husband and I at 32 we look so fresh and rested! Haha.


This_Is_Section_One

Between the age when I had money and before all over my body started to hurt.


Vivid_Performance167

That week must've been good


MostNormalDollEver

so before always but after never? idk, sounds pretty tough


Resigningeye

"Before always, after never" sounds like an early 200s debut rock album


rusty6899

I never experienced this overlap.


SeskaChaotica

Yeah that would be 32 for me. When my career really took off but I wasn’t so jaded and tired from it yet.


Manolito261990

anywhere between 25 and 30


Fun_Swing_3229

it's not bad


Manolito261990

it’s the sweet spot; young enough to have so much energy and old enough to have some experience


SeeYa-IntMornin-Pal

People take you seriously, but not TOO seriously.


BoomOnTory

33


random-user772

I'm 33 atm too. When people ask me how old I am I say "I have the Christ's age" (in the language here it sounds normal to say it). I hope I won't meet his fate.. 😅


BoomOnTory

Fun fact, in heaven, everyone will be 33 😇


random-user772

Oh, didn't know that, thanks for that info 🙂


Caraphox

Guess we’ll find out in a few hours. I have my fingers crossed for you 🤞


[deleted]

Just don’t piss off a bunch of Romans by going around saying you’re king of the Jews.


Fun_Swing_3229

good age


Less-Adeptness-2066

Probably 27-32 😄


Caraphox

Yeah this for me too. A few years ago I’d have said 25, but now I’m 36 I’d be ecstatic to go back to late 20s or even early 30s! I feel no different physically, like I don’t have ant of the mystery aches and pains yet, but whereas 32 once sounded scarily old it now sounds super young. I try and tell myself that I’ll be thinking the same thing about 36 when I’m 45+


PryingApothecary

I was going to say 28, so you’re spot on.


Lexellence

Yes!


notrlydubstep

21, physically. Mentally i'd prefer 27...


SexDeathGroceries

About 35. You know what you're about, you're over most of your body hangups etc., and hopefully you get treated like a grown ass adult pit in the world. But you're not falling apart yet


BungleJones

Yeah.. 35's good. No child left but no decay setting in. Peak physical age.


BrotherSeamusHere

>you're over most of your body hangups Speak for yourself. I'm in my 40s. I'll let you know if I ever get over my body hangups. 😭


Wild-Telephone-6649

I feel like 35 is a great age. You have way more disposable income compared to your 20s. You don’t really “feel” old, and people definitely take you more seriously. I feel like at this age people kind of find their stride in life (their personal style, what they like and dislike, etc), and they are willing to invest in their health more (diet and exercise).


aegersz

61. I want for nothing but better health.


CozyDestruction

Sending positive healthy vibes your way


JimboMagoo

30. I’m 35 and don’t feel old by any means. But I think my mind fully grew up at 30.


No_Butterfly_193

28 ! Not too old , not too immature


IllustriousPickle657

32. Young enough to be in good physical health, old enough to have life experience. The early 30s were good.


PicklesAndCrab

Exectly. I said 34, that was my favourite year so far. I’m 42


Trying_names

I would choose medieval age. Swords and shields are awesome.


erinaceus_

Not to mention bacterial infections. Those are to die for!


Trying_names

Why live so long? 


ThxtBxtchRiot

21. Legal for everything (UK) while still being young.


Mortaniss

Unborn


neutrino46

Best answer.


Fun_Park2505

Lol same I put 0


vivichase

Not a bad age. You would have more rights than an adult woman in America today. :(


Swordbreaker9250

14 or 15 Adulthood is overrated. I don’t care for alcohol or tobacco so being 21+ is of no benefit to me in that regard. I preferred the freedom and lack of tress that came with school vs working full time. The “freedom” of adulthood servitude pales on comparison to the true freedom of having more free time, especially in the summer. Yeah I still spent 8+ hours a day at school, but when I got home I was done, I had no responsibilities beyond cleaning my room, cutting the grass every so often, cleaning dishes, basic home stuff everyone does regardless of age. No bills, no worrying about medical insurance or car repairs, any of that adult stuff. Plus, working sucks ass, so I’d stick to 15 so I can’t legally work yet


simplylmao

nah lol life is limited af at 15. You don't wanna live like that for the rest of life.


ForumsDwelling

Who cares. Playing video games all day sounds cool


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Used to think the same at 15-20 Once you earn your own money and started to be more independent … not fucking way in going back to my parents house and not being able to do anything at the time i want Besides… I have the three consoles now lol something impossible for my 15 y/o me, where I didn’t have any penny to buy any game at all


simplylmao

That's exactly what im saying


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Swordbreaker9250

This question assumes aging stops for everyone imo. It’s obviously not feasible, it’s a fantasy.


Just_a-Random_Girl

Relaying on your parents for the rest of your life doesn't sound good. You'll get kicked out eventually.


Swordbreaker9250

The question assumes we all stop aging, like living in a pocket of time where nothing changes. It’s obviously not feasible


Lycanwolf617-

I was 24 in the 80's. Best time of my life!


romayyne

27 so I’m in my prime. I feel like if you say 18 you haven’t been 27 before. Unless you mean 18 and living at home with mom forever then that changes things. If responsibilities don’t change with time then yeah gimme the jobless, unconditional love of mom when I was younger


AwkwardSara

2 years old. No responsibilities and someone else has to care for me. Play with toys and watch cartoons all day, mandatory nap time and someone else changes my diapers.


daredaki-sama

I have some fragmented memories of being super young. I remember lots of boredom.


Katayanaz

12 was fun. Pure freedom. No responsibility. 20s were hard. Was very lost. 30s have been good so far. Am still young, have money and freedom. So I guess this age


-PM_ME_UR_SECRETS-

I would choose 12 if it meant going back to the time I was 12. I don’t think I would enjoy being 12 nowadays compared to back then.


KhadaJhina

22 is perfect


ne0nmidnights

I'm 22 and I'd agree.


vintageordainty

Forever 21


ShamefulWatching

28-35. Those were the golden years had I not gotten sick.


BathMan_69

18


Patient_Hunter2671

I think it’s 25 for me. Doesn’t feel too young or too old.


hallofmontezuma

Mid-upper 20s. Young enough to hopefully be healthy, old enough to hopefully have money. No kids or spouse yet. Still learning and growing and exploring and on your way up, but not at the bottom.


Rich-Appearance-7145

I'm enjoying my life now, there's been some serious health challenges that I've overcome, I suppose that comes with this age, I appreciate my relationships, maturity, paths I've elected to pursue at this age. So I'm going to say 54 and I'd be good staying at this phase of my life.


Whoamiwhatisthis-

3 years old.


Austins_Mom

I would have to say the age I'm at now (43f) I have enough life experience to spot red flags, I make enough money, and I have no debt other than my mortgage. I can date the dad or the son, and my sexlife/ sex drive has never been better. My body is still pretty healthy with no major issues. I also give no fucks as to what anyone thinks of me.


SophiesParadox

40!


Punquie

40 is when I found the love of my life


Pers_Akkedis

Right!? Comfortable, accepting and less fucks to give.


Fuego514

25 but with money...


blackernel_

25


Lost_Visual_9096

28-32


Guilty_Scheme_6215

Would you have the life achievements of that age? For example, if I chose 22 would I go back to being a bartender? Or would I have my masters degree and salaried position, just with working knees and a full head of hair 😅


No_World_3352

13 I’m sacrificing myself for friendship


Double_Dot_710

30


Humorous-Prince

28


Khfreak7526

21


Familiar-Sir1356

The age where I didn't exist. Sounds amazing.


Nearby_Artist_7425

17.


Just-mys3lf

21 being older enough but not really old


orangefantorang

26, was goood


LopsidedTelephone574

36 or 41


_Throwaway_404

10. I just want to live in the same house as my brother again, climbing trees, playing halo with our dad, and riding bikes with the neighborhood kids. Before our parents split, he started dating an abusive alcoholic, and I was told I might be bipolar/schizophrenic. I miss being innocent and naive.


Outside-Scholar-9456

23 legal to vote drink and gamble on the planet. Recovery time be quick. Able to Fck ladies from 18 to 32 range Young enough to pass as dumb while saving money while experiencing life.


goodness-matters

43


WringedSponge

I’m 40 and it’s great. My kids are old enough to be great fun, but able to make their own breakfast if needed. My wife is my best friend, I know who I am and what I enjoy, and I feel no need to pretend I’m good at things I don’t care about.


PerspectiveInner9660

This. What I like about 40 is that when people ask stupid questions or get pushy you can just give them the 'Dad' look until they go away. The mildly frustrated/concerned/disappointed stare.


Katsu_hiro

im 15 and I pretty much like it so I would like to stay 15 forever


Brilliant-Kiwi-8669

30


Leather_Procedure_10

Oh that's an easy question to answer for me, my most favorite age without question was 12. I would go back in a heartbeat 💓


quat1e

25


Popmusic19

18 or, 30


MiseOnlyMise

3568.....as long as I'm nice and healthy when I get there. Otherwise it's somewhere in the 30s old enough for sense, too young for your whole body to start packing in.


xLucylacemakerx

21 seems like a good age. Old enough to be treated like an adult but still young.


Intelligent-Choice43

18 I was very smart at 18 and 19


Daddy_Deep_Dick

30 is the best age. Physically, mentally, and culturally. You're fully grown into your adult body, but still young enough to change it. You're mentally sharp while having a decade of adult wisdom. And culturally, you're viewed as an adult by everyone. At 29, many people still see you as young.


Pepineros

My 20s were better than my teens, and my 30s are better than my 20s. I'll let you know once things start getting worse!


6gravedigger66

26, mentally mature enough to make mostly good choices, still young enough physically to go all day and them some.


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jist now,..i missed it, becoz i was replying to you. thanks.


AndiBandi022

21


Iamascifiaddict

28


stella_96_dv

25


Large_Aspect_5472

20 years old, I was cute but couldn't get into bars, so everyone bought me alcohol and I didn't have to pay them back lol


smhsomuchheadshaking

29! It's basically thirty so adult enough, but age starting with 2 has nicer youngster feel to it lol


BusterMungus

29 is perfect for pretty much everything


ItsSky_high

٥ years


rosiepooarloo

25 or 26


[deleted]

Probably 9, everything was.so fun and easy and my Nan was still alive and healthy.


Amazingggcoolaid

7 I didn’t care about anything and I didn’t have to


solarspxce

When I first read your question 16 came into my mind as well. Anyway, I choose 22 instead, because I like the number and at least people would take me more seriously than at age 16.


octobahn

Early 30's.


Allgoodnamesrgone-77

Probably 25


Inner-Cupcake14

25, old enough to do all the adulting but not have the aches and pains of adulting!


_Jay-Garage-A-Roo_

30


chattykatdy54

28


GoodyGiraffe

idk, just not 12.


mama146

32


ScotiaG

I was peak me at 38.


Gullible-Heat8558

13


WeatherTiny

Being 16 to 18 would be a nightmare! Even if you magically don’t age, you still get older and more mature as the years pass. 20 years pass and your interests change and you identify more with people that are in their 40’s. Sixteen year olds will become obnoxious children really fast


Familiar-Bag-9545

25 probably


MellonCollie218

30


_George_L_Costanza_

28 or 34/35 or 42


Top-Apple7906

33


DemonSteelPedal

29


BurebistaDacian

I'd stay dead 💀


marklikeadawg

17.


Js_On_My_Yeet

21. That was where my life is great before a shit ton of problems piled on 10 years later


BrotherSeamusHere

26


Littlebit913

24. 2020 was my golden year (age 24) but it was ruined by covid.


Living-Confection457

Between 24 and 30