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My birthday yesterday (7th) raised an interesting topic last night over dinner at a friends place about the ravages of time on beauty. I said, honestly, that given a choice I would much rather be my 35 years old rather than being able to go back to 21 with an unlined face. That choice was made all things being as they stand. I can’t, if it were possible to go back to 21, take the knowledge I have now.
Brad Pitt was brought up as an example. We all remember his youthful stunning six-packed turn in Thelma & Louise looking all babyfaced and chiselled bodied. A friend said he’s looking a bit rough now. I said it’s because he’s chasing a brood of 6 young children around and quite frankly looking damned sex still all these years after Thelma or Louise (who can remember and who cares which is which?) had their way with him. For me, while I can spend hours admiring the beauty of youth, as I get older the lines on a man’s face tell the story of a life hopefully full of ups, downs, stories and experiences. Fingers crossed, when people see the lines on my face they aren’t tracing the equivalent of Route 66 across my forehead.
I couldn’t agree more - while there’s little doubt of the beauty of youth, nothing is sexier than a man who ages well. Some of the most attractive men I know are older than me - and I think that attraction comes from the way they care for themselves and walk with a confidence that experience has brought them. There’s nothing quite as unattractive has someone trying desparately to hang on to their youth. Aging doesn’t mean becoming old or boring - it can often be just the opposite if you embrace the journey.
Oh, and by the way, happy belated birthday Brenton!!
I’m doing my best to age both gracefully and honestly. I concur that an older man who carries his age well is extremely sexy.
I think that Brad looks far better now than he did when he was younger. So do you, by the way. I’d wager that you are far stronger than you ever were and are still drop dead gorgeous! Though, now that I am 52, I would switch with someone younger. but wait until I get my trapeze and I will get into better physical shape and be happier with my body at least. But, the blush is off of this rose, as they say. :(
Happy belated Birthday Brenton! I say time has treated your looks very well!
Alan
Happy B-Day Brenton!
35 is a beautiful age and I totally agree with you about not wnting to be 21 again. And it’s not to defend being in my 30’s. I really feel a lot better since I turned 30 than in my 20’s.
Being 21 nowadays must be hard. Okay, a lot of gay men have a hard time now as well living up to all the things they see on tv and on the internet, but I am way past that. I feel comfortable aging. I embrace my bald head and grey hair (except for the few ones on my chest, I hate those!).
I am turning 34 in november and like last years… no big issue or worries.
X from the Netherlands.