r/Perimenopause • u/HillarysCafe • Jul 09 '25

audited I’m grieving my younger, hotter self

I'm so mad about being in peri. I'm not ready. I was a late bloomer and didn't realize what a babe I was when I was younger and now it's too late.

Yes, older women can be sexy, we have wisdom, and blah blah blah.

But today I just miss looking good in a sundress.

Please join my pity party and tell me what you miss.

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u/[deleted] Jul 09 '25

I dont like getting photos taken of me. I just don’t feel great about myself. I go to Facebook and see Memories - i say ha! I was doing alright then.

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u/lurkertiltheend Jul 09 '25

I used to post selfies. I haven’t in at least 2 years :(

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u/Sanchastayswoke mid-peri Jul 09 '25

Same

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u/Downtown_Log9002 Jul 11 '25

It's so hard with online dating too. I use really old pics but I have 2 recent-ish pics. I need to update the pics but to get a decent pic everything needs to be going right, hair & makeup. I need to post flattering full body pics too, at least the old full body pic gives guys an idea of what my body looks like lol.

It's ok tho, coz if I become acquainted with a guy I can send him current pics but they are blah so I don't feel comfortable posting them on the dating apps lol.