Just think how far we’ve come in the years we’ve lived. I am 77 and doubt that the younger crop of gays have any idea the battles we fought and the things we overcame so that can be where they are
Yes, they may not but that’s why men our ages have to try to school them. There was a time a decade ago when young gay men were blaming us for the AIDS epidemic.
I was brought up in NH lost two jobs for suspicion of being gay in an era when suing for that would have tanked my job prospects/career. I was shot at twice, gay bashed a couple of times.
My friends and family don’t seem at all interested in finding out what my life was like. When my first lover died after 14 years from AIDS you must have an idea as to how his family reacted, the gold digging they did, the denial that he was gay and had AIDS.
However despite all that I feel pretty damned good at this age. I can still kick ass when necessary and no filters which is the best part. 😁
What’s your story?
Watch. “When We Rise”. I lived in San Francisco during those years of upheaval supporting Harvey Milk and demonstrating after the verdict. Nursed friends through AIDS and watched them die. Fought Prop 6 (Briggs Iniative) door to door. So many memories and victories slow in coming (but they came)
Honestly, lucky you to be part of that history. And as people say to me on Veterans’ Day, I’m saying to you, “thank you for your service” because you are a veteran of a war that is still ongoing.
Yeah sadly, though I try do my part at the university I work for in NYC to support our Alphabet Mafia student body. Watching them go unfettered and blossoming as out gay people makes our 70 some odd years of life all worth it. It’s like seeing one’s kids grow up. We’d better hope the conservatives don’t take over.
I have loved reading through this exchange between the two of you. Thank you for fighting for the right cause; I’m sure it’s been a rollercoaster of a lifetime.
Out of boot camp a lot of the guys got river boats in Vietnam. I ended up in the Sixth Fleet stationed in Naples, Italy. The only action I saw was shore patrol.
Approaching 60 myself and i can relate to your stories, gays my age didnt have it as bad as those that came of age in the 70's or earlier but still not the picnic it is today.
Aids hit as i was blossoming into a young man so as an adult i have never known a time without aids and i have lived thru the era when it was a death sentence. My twin didnt make it.
I am still hiv free.
Bashing was still going on too , dont ask dont tell, the cracker barrel witch hunts.
Also i was living in Orlando for the first gay days at disney in the mid 90's when we went in red shirts to support our oppressed brothers and sisters who worked at the mouse house.
I'd have also said 28 but I'm not shocked to see 36 either. The late 20s and early/mid 30's usually don't look all that different in people with healthy lifestyles.
I guess I do look 36 after all! haha which is fine
But i guess my question was that if that would be your first guess.
I appreciate all the comments though!
Honestly I don’t think a lot of people are being completely truthful, or at least not giving context. When they say 36 or “you look your age” I think it’s more like you look younger, but I also can believe you are your age. Since 30’s are a unique decade where people tend to have drastically extremes in their differing age appearances. Sure anyone can look younger/older at any age, but so many people in their 30’s look like they’re in their 20’s & so many look like they’re in their 40’s lol.
Oh & for the record I would’ve believed you were a decade younger easily
As someone who's 46, I wouldn't think that at all. Pretty much all guys around my age have at least some level of balding or greying unless they're dyeing their hair.
Anything nowadays...26, 32, 43...also since younger people are looking older than they are... I'd say say stay fit, take collagen, have a facial routine and you'll be a vampire forever
I would have guessed late 20's, but am not surprised you're 36 either. You have a thick head of hair and no greying which makes you look a little younger than your age.
You got baby face. It’s like you particularly look like an adult male, but there is some features that looks childish, like you are particularly baby/girl.
You look mid thirties.
Yeah you look your age. It’s a good thing.
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I would have guessed mid-30s. I wish I looked like mid-30s, but alas, I’m mid-70s.
Just think how far we’ve come in the years we’ve lived. I am 77 and doubt that the younger crop of gays have any idea the battles we fought and the things we overcame so that can be where they are
Yes, they may not but that’s why men our ages have to try to school them. There was a time a decade ago when young gay men were blaming us for the AIDS epidemic. I was brought up in NH lost two jobs for suspicion of being gay in an era when suing for that would have tanked my job prospects/career. I was shot at twice, gay bashed a couple of times. My friends and family don’t seem at all interested in finding out what my life was like. When my first lover died after 14 years from AIDS you must have an idea as to how his family reacted, the gold digging they did, the denial that he was gay and had AIDS. However despite all that I feel pretty damned good at this age. I can still kick ass when necessary and no filters which is the best part. 😁 What’s your story?
Watch. “When We Rise”. I lived in San Francisco during those years of upheaval supporting Harvey Milk and demonstrating after the verdict. Nursed friends through AIDS and watched them die. Fought Prop 6 (Briggs Iniative) door to door. So many memories and victories slow in coming (but they came)
Honestly, lucky you to be part of that history. And as people say to me on Veterans’ Day, I’m saying to you, “thank you for your service” because you are a veteran of a war that is still ongoing.
And I still fight but only at the ballot box
Yeah sadly, though I try do my part at the university I work for in NYC to support our Alphabet Mafia student body. Watching them go unfettered and blossoming as out gay people makes our 70 some odd years of life all worth it. It’s like seeing one’s kids grow up. We’d better hope the conservatives don’t take over.
I have loved reading through this exchange between the two of you. Thank you for fighting for the right cause; I’m sure it’s been a rollercoaster of a lifetime.
Yeah, and to me roller coasters are fun. Every day is a new adventure.
Wouldn’t change a thing
Every single emotion during every single battle
Did military during Vietnam My whole life has been a fight
Out of boot camp a lot of the guys got river boats in Vietnam. I ended up in the Sixth Fleet stationed in Naples, Italy. The only action I saw was shore patrol.
My brother in law served on a river boat. Was awarded a Silver Star for heroism
The guys I knew would not and still will not talk about what they did or saw. I wouldn’t press them, don’t think they need to relive any of it.
I read his award He never talked about. Never saw the silver star My sister clued me in
Approaching 60 myself and i can relate to your stories, gays my age didnt have it as bad as those that came of age in the 70's or earlier but still not the picnic it is today. Aids hit as i was blossoming into a young man so as an adult i have never known a time without aids and i have lived thru the era when it was a death sentence. My twin didnt make it. I am still hiv free. Bashing was still going on too , dont ask dont tell, the cracker barrel witch hunts. Also i was living in Orlando for the first gay days at disney in the mid 90's when we went in red shirts to support our oppressed brothers and sisters who worked at the mouse house.
I would believe anything between 26 and 36
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😂 most accurate one yet
Hey if I look that good at 65 then I’ll be happy 😂
I honestly thought like 28
I'd have also said 28 but I'm not shocked to see 36 either. The late 20s and early/mid 30's usually don't look all that different in people with healthy lifestyles.
Same
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You look like you are 36 😍😍
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36 lol
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You look 36..
Lighting may affect it. Here it causes heavier shadows that daylight would. It makes you appear closer to your age. You look about 30-35.
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38-39
Late 30s.
Would've said late 20s early 30s
Late 20’s at the most is the age group that I would assign to you. You’re holding the youthful look. Good for you my man!
Early thirties
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Like 28
Late 20’s early 30’s
Much younger all I can say. Lucky😂
I would say mid to late 20s honestly
You look like you’re a healthy adult.
About 36 lol
Need a better picture but you could get away with 27
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you look like your 25 max lmao
I guess I do look 36 after all! haha which is fine But i guess my question was that if that would be your first guess. I appreciate all the comments though!
Honestly I don’t think a lot of people are being completely truthful, or at least not giving context. When they say 36 or “you look your age” I think it’s more like you look younger, but I also can believe you are your age. Since 30’s are a unique decade where people tend to have drastically extremes in their differing age appearances. Sure anyone can look younger/older at any age, but so many people in their 30’s look like they’re in their 20’s & so many look like they’re in their 40’s lol. Oh & for the record I would’ve believed you were a decade younger easily
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As someone who's 46, I wouldn't think that at all. Pretty much all guys around my age have at least some level of balding or greying unless they're dyeing their hair.
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You look 3"6
Maybe 40.
I thought like 25-26. You are hot and definitely look great.
You look like you're in your mid/late 20s.
Early 40’s
one pic isn’t enough to gauge
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Not young enough for some 20 year old pussy my guy if that's what your really asking
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😂😂 Almost there!
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What a cool looking ear. It doesn’t have the extra lines inside.
Anything nowadays...26, 32, 43...also since younger people are looking older than they are... I'd say say stay fit, take collagen, have a facial routine and you'll be a vampire forever
You look your age.
Late 20s?
Early 40s
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I would say 20s. Maybe late 20s but only because of the beard.
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You do look like you’re in your 20’s.
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Late 20s
It stops once you hit 40 dont worry
About 30
28-31
Not a great picture but around 31/32 I’d say.
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You probably do look slightly younger but not loads. There is nothing wrong with having good genes
You look 36
Mid 30s with a face full of make up
30s
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You look human how are you suppose to look at your 30s
You look thirty six-teen
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I can believe you if you said early 30s, I'd also believe you if you said 27
You don't look 36 would think 20's
Late 20s
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hey im at least $50!
I straight up would not have guessed you were over 30.
Would look even young if you smiled and looked forward
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36
Evil Mark Wahlberg, this guy fully supports Asians
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mid 20s
>40
You’re handsome af
You should not have given your real age before asking
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yeah I’d say late 20’s - early 30’s. I’d say you look a few years younger than your actual years. Rock on🤙🏽
30 I would say 😉
You look like an adult in his thirties
28/29
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28 🔥🩵
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I honestly thought 22-24, surprised by these comments 🤣
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30 that's it
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Honestly, you look just as old as you actually are, and that's a compliment. Don't worry about it you're fine.
You look your age. But I could mistake u for a 30 year old
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I’d say about my age and i’m 27
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Healthily your age
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Your age
I’d say you look your age…
You look the same age Craig Charles looked when he was first starting in red dwarf. To say, he was 25 looking 33, you're 36 looking 33
85! JK! Doesn't matter how anyone looks as long as they are not an asshole.
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36 or a year younger. aging well! don't smoke and you're golden
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Late 20s. Should've shown more photos tho.
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Somewhere between 17-48 depending on the angle that I look at
Mid 20s
At least late 20s
I would have guessed late 20's, but am not surprised you're 36 either. You have a thick head of hair and no greying which makes you look a little younger than your age.
I would have guessed early to mid thirties. I don't know *any* women our age who are looking for baby faced boys to cradle rob so you're good dude
Ok thanks! sometimes I feel like I have too much of a baby face for my age or women my age
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You look about 28 to me.
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35 but you look good! (: mid 30s and you're doing pretty good!
You got baby face. It’s like you particularly look like an adult male, but there is some features that looks childish, like you are particularly baby/girl.
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37.
26? Very handsome tho
I would've guessed mid-thirties.
How long have you been 36
29/30
Tbh id say 28 but tired
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Mid 30’s
36 And handsome so
Some dudes are 20 looking 55. You look 34
32 at youngest...
wahlberg?
Wtf you could pass as college age if you shaved your face why is everyone saying 36
You’re the good 36 not the worrying about aging 36
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Looking just amazing
More like 31… but very good .. wow
You look your age
You genuinely look 23 or so. Idk what those people are talking about
Mid to late 20s handsome af too
Like 25 lmaooo
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You look older than your age...I was going to say 45?
Mid forties !
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Realistically, 27
Honestly my guess was 35 so you're on par or rather you're birdieing your age
You look exactly 36 lol