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In reply to the discussion: Is 70 old? [View all]No Vested Interest
(5,164 posts)15. Yes and no.
I realized at about 70 that if I were in an accident - automotive or otherwise- that a newspaper article would describe me as "elderly".
I also think about how I perceived my grandparents and their generation when I was a young adult - 20ish. - To me they were old, though still functional, etc.
On the other hand, many, if not most, at 70 can handle their lives well.
70 is certainly better than 80, for sure.
At 70, and throughout the 70's, one can still look forward to many good times and good days.
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Depends (😁)! Attitude is everything! Will be 76 in January. It's only a NUMBAH!
cornball 24
Nov 2017
#19
If you are wondering, Kim Jong Un is 5 foot 7 inches and weighs 286lbs (130kg)
Not Ruth
Nov 2017
#21
21. If you are wondering, Kim Jong Un is 5 foot 7 inches and weighs 286lbs (130kg)
ekocem
Mar 2022
#185
No, I know some 30 year olds who feel old, and some 70 year olds that feel young
SummerSnow
Nov 2017
#28
If you want to feel young, move into a retirement community full of people older than you.
Towlie
Nov 2017
#37
I was stuck at 33 for several years until my kids caught me saying that and pointed it out.
Frustratedlady
Nov 2017
#53
The mirror reference is funny. The same thing happens to me. Most of the time I look
Vinca
Nov 2017
#176
Hahaha Mirror-wise, when I take off my glasses, the ravaged Old Geezer materializes...
VOX
Nov 2017
#184
"Old" is a relative term. I've known people in their 20's who seem older than even little old me
Siwsan
Nov 2017
#57
I remember my parents bring in their 20's & I thought them to be so serious and mature
Kaleva
Nov 2017
#115
Yes. That song is so old. I just forgot those guys and most of their generetion are now over
lunamagica
Nov 2017
#158
HELL, yes! I say this as a 68-year-old! Attitude, schmattitude! The body is king here, people!
WinkyDink
Nov 2017
#149