5th July 2023, 11:11 PM
(This post was last modified: 5th July 2023, 11:13 PM by Devil's Advocate.)
Greetings, internet strangers.
I'm sorry for the clickbait-y title, but I'm at my wits' end with a semi-serious problem. On several recent occasions I have been told that I look young for my age (i.e., my nephew's friends thought I was a High School Senior, a receptionist also said I looked like a teenager... etc). It appears that I have a different view and perception from others. Suffice it to say, I've always had a fairly poor self image. And it seems somewhere along the way I may have also developed a bit of Dysmorphia, so I mostly just see flaws. Thank Jeebus for Covid masks.
I'm also almost certain I have undiagnosed Avoidance Personality Disorder (APD), so I don't actually have anyone close that I might approach the subject without embarrassment.
It really doesn't help that I'm a tiny 5'3 and 112lbs, so finding adult clothes that I fit hasn't been an easy task. I've mostly been a T-shirt, jeans and a hoodie type of guy and never really had style or fashion sense, although I've been trying to opt for more dress shirts and the sort to look more age appropriate. It still kinda feels like cosplay though.
So my fellow anonymous and randoms on the internet, I'd like a honest and unbiased opinion. Do I just look like an old fart or did I miss my calling as a "To Catch A Predator" bait?
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I'm just struggling to find a balance and don't want to be that Steve Buscemi Meme.
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I'm sorry for the clickbait-y title, but I'm at my wits' end with a semi-serious problem. On several recent occasions I have been told that I look young for my age (i.e., my nephew's friends thought I was a High School Senior, a receptionist also said I looked like a teenager... etc). It appears that I have a different view and perception from others. Suffice it to say, I've always had a fairly poor self image. And it seems somewhere along the way I may have also developed a bit of Dysmorphia, so I mostly just see flaws. Thank Jeebus for Covid masks.
I'm also almost certain I have undiagnosed Avoidance Personality Disorder (APD), so I don't actually have anyone close that I might approach the subject without embarrassment.It really doesn't help that I'm a tiny 5'3 and 112lbs, so finding adult clothes that I fit hasn't been an easy task. I've mostly been a T-shirt, jeans and a hoodie type of guy and never really had style or fashion sense, although I've been trying to opt for more dress shirts and the sort to look more age appropriate. It still kinda feels like cosplay though.
So my fellow anonymous and randoms on the internet, I'd like a honest and unbiased opinion. Do I just look like an old fart or did I miss my calling as a "To Catch A Predator" bait?
I'm just struggling to find a balance and don't want to be that Steve Buscemi Meme.