I used to be extremely attractive in my younger years.

[Cephei]

Im an old man now and my time in the spotlight is long gone. Back in the early 90s, though, I was something else, extremely attractive. Girls would freeze like statues, struck by lightning, the first time they saw me. On the street, heads turned my way constantly and if I glanced back they'd whip their heads around like they’d been caught. I was so good looking that attention followed me everywhere. At amusement parks, while waiting in line, groups of girls would point, smile and giggle in my direction. At school, during breaks, I’d catch them chatting and sneaking those hungry admiring looks my way. Yeah, I was unbelievably attractive possibly the most attractive guy on earth at the time.

It all started fading around 30 but I’ll never forget how it felt to have that kind of pull. Anyone else experience this? Too bad it was an era before I could record it or capture it forever.

[Fake]

It just means that you don't have enough money in your old age.

[Cephei]

Originally posted by Fake:

It just means that you don't have enough money in your old age.

The real downside for me was how much my self worth was tied to my looks. When the stares and attention stopped I didn’t just let it go, I doubled down, trying harder to reclaim that attractiveness. It took me a long time to finally get over it. Now, I don’t care anymore but man, I still wish I could’ve recorded those days, preserved that peak somehow. It was unreal. and because I know no one believes me anyway.

[Xero_Daxter]

Scary to think that I will not look like this forever. I spent my entire life on making my entire identity on being cute. Now I have to endure the slow process called “time”.

[Vince ✟]

In the early 90s people would say I looked like Charlie Sheen.

They stopped saying that by my mid 20s

[Cephei]

Originally posted by Xero_Daxter:

Scary to think that I will not look like this forever. I spent my entire life on making my entire identity on being cute. Now I have to endure the slow process called “time”.

Eventually, you’ll stop caring about your looks so much but not completely. That’s how it went for me, at least. The obsession fades but a little piece of it lingers like an old habit.

[Doctor Go-Go]

Average women in their 30's to 50's seem to be attracted to whichever man will pay attention to her, which is why guys in their 20's always chase after them for the sex and comfort as they attempt to convince one of the younger ladies to take notice of and give him a chance. Unknown to her of course.

[Cephei]

Originally posted by Praise Jesus:

In the early 90s people would say I looked like Charlie Sheen.

They stopped saying that by my mid 20s

I don’t think I looked like anyone in particular. I just had this very symmetrical face, healthy, glowing, with perfect cheekbones and an ideal face shape. My dad had jet black hair, my mom had red hair and somehow that mix turned me into something striking.

It drove my friends nuts, jealousy hit hard and more than a few just cut me out of their lives completely. Dropped me from their contacts like I’d done something wrong.

[Nogsec]

At least guys can age like wine if they have charming personalities

That's a bit harder as a woman

[Xero_Daxter]

I’ll stop being a femboy once I hit 30 years old. It’s been a good run…

[BunniBealla]

It's not too late now you could be a hot dilf uwu

[Cephei]

Originally posted by BunniBealla:

It's not too late now you could be a hot dilf uwu

My face has taken on a lot more character. The boyish look I had is gone but I still have really nice features the kind that probably won’t ever fade completely. These days, I’ve shifted my focus inward, working on my charm and who I am inside.

But to be honest, all that attention back then, like I was some kind of pop star really weighed me down. It dragged me into a depression and I’m pretty sure I started showing signs of Body Dysmorphic Disorder too, obsessing over flaws that probably weren’t even there.

[Doctor Go-Go]

I don't know why women are attracted to me or care to gaze at me or talk to me. They must presume I have something they want or need a place to stay. I'm older and she's scouting. Those games, she gives those shy looks or smiling glances to lure a guy over to her. No doubt girls were taught to rehearse that junk during their how to mislead men classes. When do those begin, middle school or high school?

[Monnsteri]

Originally posted by Xero_Daxter:

I’ll stop being a femboy once I hit 30 years old. It’s been a good run…

How long you got?

[marizu]

possibly the most attractive guy on earth at the time. 🫣

Originally posted by Cephei:

Originally posted by BunniBealla:

It's not too late now you could be a hot dilf uwu

But to be honest, all that attention back then, like I was some kind of pop star really weighed me down. It dragged me into a depression and I’m pretty sure I started showing signs of Body Dysmorphic Disorder too, obsessing over flaws that probably weren’t even there.

I can relate to that, i received tons of positive and negative attention in my teens and completely isolated myself as a result after i became obessed with my appearance and the idea that i was too good for my environment

[mai72]

We are all semi attractive when we are young. Its so easy to look good in your 20s and even early 30s. Some people get old quick, and for others it takes longer. But in the end we ALL get old. No one is immune to change or impermanence.

I look at Brad Pitt. He is still attractive at 60, but that has mostly to do with his money. He has had a face-lift. Also, he doesn't look as good as he did when he was in his prime. 30 plus years ago. From a Buddhist perspective holding onto the past leads to regret.