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Actors Over 50 Who Are Hot For Any Age

Annie Scudder — Fri, 04 May 2012 13:18:16 PDT

George Clooney turns 51 this Sunday! With his special charm and joie de vivre, George is looking finer each day. And he's not the only one. Let's take a look at 10 actors 50 and over who are among the hottest men of any age.

Famous Women on Getting Older and Wiser

Annie Scudder — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 12:28:02 PST

Happy almost birthday to Jessica Biel! The actress and fiancée of Justin Timberlake turns 30 tomorrow. As stars mark milestone birthdays or reflect on their pasts, they often share thoughts on getting older and wiser. And thanks to talented actresses like Meryl Streep and Helen Mirren, we're looking forward to the next chapters in life. Here are 11 quotes from famous women about age.

40 Is the New 20 For Gen X Women

Tara Block — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 11:20:23 PDT

For women, our 20s are often looked at as our "glory days," while 30 is a dirty word. But maybe it's time to reassess what makes a decade of our lives better than another. Thanks to longer lifespans and starting families later in life, many women in their 40s today are celebrating getting older instead of dreading it.

Generation X women are more confident in their age than past generations and financially secure enough to celebrate their 40th birthdays with lavish parties, girlfriend spa days, and big trips. I just spent some time looking over old high school photos and would have to say that even though my 20s have been great so far, they are also stressful and full of responsibilities compared to the easygoing teen years where the only thing you had to worry about was Friday's exam and what to wear to prom. And while most of my 20-something peers and I do something low-key and inexpensive for our birthdays, my mom spent her 50th birthday year going on girlfriend trips and taking art classes in France - aging isn't all bad!

I'm curious, from the years you've experienced so far, which decade has been your favorite? And tell us why in the comments!

Link Time - Inspiring Actresses Over 60

TresSugar — Mon, 09 May 2011 14:00:09 PDT

How these actresses look and feel their best in youth-obsessed Hollywood - FitSugar
The 15 greatest lady-grooming movie moments - Flavorwire
Famous couples who claim love at first sight - The Frisky
The not-so-secret habits driving your guy crazy - College Candy
When you're straight, but have a same-sex hookup dream - Em & Lo
What if your boyfriend dumps you over your blog? - Nerve
One explanation for why men just disappear - YourTango
Tina Fey is pregnant in heels - LilSugar
Survey says: guys like bedroom toys - Betty Confidential
10 surprising signs your boyfriend might be abusive - Huffington Post

Group Therapy: Interested in a Younger Guy

Tres Community — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 02:00:26 PDT

This question is from a Group Therapy post in our TrèsSugar Community. Add your advice in the comments!

I am 27 years old and currently dating two people. One is my age, has a great job, is good looking and very nice. The other is 22, has a decent job and just makes me laugh.

At this point I am way more intrigued by the 22 year old. Everything is much more comfortable with him and bottom line, fun. Why is it that I am more taken with someone that I don't see much of a future with than the person that would be the obvious choice?

The age difference bothers me, but what also bothers me is why wouldn't I be looking for someone to be with forever? Am I deliberately avoiding forever or do I go where my feelings lead me?

Any advice would be great! Thanks.

Have a dilemma of your own? Post it anonymously to Group Therapy for advice, and check out what else is happening in the TrèsSugar Community.

Shock Yourself Into Saving For Retirement by Viewing Your Future Self

Emily Co — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 12:35:08 PDT

A lot of people figure that since retirement is eons away, they have more than enough time to start saving for it. This might cause them to push it off to yet another day.

Stanford researchers have nipped this procrastination problem in the bud by experimenting with a virtual reality world which assigns an avatar to participants that looks and acts like an older, more aged version of themselves. Findings show that young participants whose avatars were aged said they would save twice the amount of their peers who didn't view elderly versions of themselves.

This might mean more creative ways to incentivize people to save. For example, the Wall Street Journal suggests the possibility of retirement advisers morphing their client's picture in order to encourage them to put more money in their 401k.

If you want to test out this theory on yourself, you can check out the neat little app called AgingBooth (99 cents) on iTunes. As you can see from the picture in this post - I tried it out for myself. I'm not sure what kind of effect it'll have on my attitude towards saving, but I definitely feel an immediate urge to take better care of my skin.

Old at Heart: Women Feel Old at 29, Men at 58

Annie Scudder — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 10:45:49 PDT

Tick tock, tick tock. That's the sound of a woman's internal clock, which apparently moves at a rate twice as fast as a man's. Women consider themselves old at 29, reports a British study (sponsored by a funeral planning service!), while men don't feel old until 58.

In addition to the number of candles on a birthday cake, the study's subjects also pointed to physical or personality changes as evidence of aging. Some women determined their youth had fleeted at the first sight of gray hair, and others said acting like their mother was a sure sign they were over the hill. Gray or not, men felt past their prime when they could no longer perform in the bedroom.

A psychologist gave the Daily Mail his own relatively retro explanation: "At 30, women have matured, they're expected to think about getting married and starting a family. While the majority of men are much more career orientated - they don't feel old until they've reached retirement age." I'd counter it's not men's superior focus on their careers, but rather society's more laxed standards of male beauty that allow men to feel young past middle age. While salt-and-pepper actors remain sex symbols, the female ideal, seen on fashion runways for example, is often a 15-year-old girl.

Besides maybe the fact that '90s Nickelodeon shows are now vintage, what has made you feel old?

Source: Flickr User brimstone

Ticktock: OKCupid Is Your Worried Grandmother

Colleen Barrett — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 14:30:10 PDT

If you've ever created an OKCupid profile, expect to receive a doting email on your birthday that not only reminds you of the passing of time, but also inquires about your relationship status with the subtlety of an overbearing family. "Still single?" the text reads. "Come check out your matches and find the men who want to meet you for your birthday!"

I'm sure it's standard marketing procedure, but I'm surprised a dating site that prides itself on revealing our hidden natures would make this gaffe, however trivial and humorous. There are middle-age people on these sites! Could you imagine receiving an email on your 50th birthday asking if you're still single? Apparently, nobody has studied the effect of age reminders and relationship-status inquiries on mood-regulating brain chemicals. Not positive brand association!

Is it already time for a Pride and Prejudice/Bridget Jones's Diary remake for dating in the Internet age?

What Type of Birthday Girl Are You?

Colleen Barrett — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 01:00:27 PDT

Love it or hate it, unless you were born on Leap Day, your birthday comes back every year. If nothing else, it's an excuse to do whatever you want: shop, eat, drink, party, or get a $200 facial that seems too ridiculous every other day of the year.

Some people take their birthdays very seriously - we all know at least one - and others genuinely want no fanfare. And, then, there is the sneakier type, who I believe is the silent majority: those who say they want to do nothing but really do. Which are you?

Link Time - Why You Should Consider Younger Men

TresSugar — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 13:00:01 PDT

10 reasons to date younger men - The Frisky
Confession: "I'm a white-picket-fence feminist" - Em & Lo
Astrology predicts bad news for royal wedding day - YourTango
Couples fight more than 300 times a year - Glamour
A better kind of porn - College Candy
An easy trick for better sleep! - Huffington Post
How do you know when you're ready for kids? - Glo
Happy St. Patrick's Day! Go grab some freebies! - SavvySugar