I am 25 years old but I lie about my age.?

Question

I had some problems in the past, so I had to quit the university and stayed home for more than 4 years. So I did not live while I was inside my house nor enjoyed my life. It was like a dead person for that period.

Now I am 25, I came back to college, all my friends are around 19, 20 and 21. I am very afraid of getting old. I tell everyone I am 22 years old. People of my age are professionals already while I am still a student.

I really feel I am 22, Should I keep lying about my age?

Answer 1

Don't lie about it! It's really not a big deal, and eventually it will come out (maybe because you get serious in a relationship) and people will wonder what else you may have lied about... Is it worth breaking trust? Would you rather be [maybe, but not likely] labeled "old" or an untrustworthy "liar"? Seriously...

ps- I'm 25 and I love it. My insurance rates went down... I get better rates on car rentals... And I finally qualified for financial aid. =)

There are plenty of "older" students at my school (even several that are old enough to be my parents). I have a roommate a year younger than me and she makes a big deal about how old she is; consequently she imagines other people's reactions to be negative and that's how she really perceives it. However, I've never hesitated to just tell people straight up that I'm 25 and I've never had someone give me a hard time about it. (except in the sense that they sometimes don't believe me or are surprised because I look younger than 25)

Answer 2

the truth is always better

Answer 3

Since you are male, I'm going to tell you to be a man.  Don't lie about your age.  Finish your degree, own your past, and take control of your future.

Answer 4

no problem

Answer 5

i think you should not lie about your age. Firstly , lying is not a good thing(everyone knows).. N can i ask you something?? Does age really matter, think about it, think about the positive of being older.... dun think negative. If you told your friends you were 25 , do you think they will laugh , i doubt so. N if you lie , you may even feel more guilty then ever. Since you have already told your friends that you are 22, i think you should admit to your best fren first, then slowly to other ppl. I think they will forgiv you

Answer 6

OMG im so glad i found this question...dude im 24 and in ur same situation. i start college next year i will be a 25 year old freshman, but ppl always think im 18 no lie, they always ask what high school am i graduating from LOL. i mean if you look young & are cool who cares, youll fit in

....i plan on not sayin how old i am, im not gonna lie but i will just keep quiet about my age. I know exactly how you feel, its like if your older than 19 ppl start to say your old or aging, dont worry though 25 is really young, think about all the 30, 40 , 50 somethings. Imagine being 55 & looking back on 25 you'd see how young it is. Your looking at it from a 19 year olds point of view....25 its young

Answer 7

No, that doesn't make any sense. By lying about your age, you are lying to yourself and your friends.  We all make mistakes in life.  Take the lessons you have learned and use them to make your life, and those around you, better.  I am 32 years old and still going to school.  Life is what it is and you must take it as it comes.  If you live it by comparing yourself to everyone else, you'll never be happy.  Set your goals and work towards them.  That's all you can do.

Answer 8

Dude, 25 is young. I'm 27 and starting school.

Answer 9

Grow up would you. You've haven't hit 40's yet.

Answer 10

You lie about your age seems like you dont have the guts to face upto reality or have the guts to be different .I am 30 years old and just started school after working for a time I dont lie about my age.Its certainly feels odd but i guess i have to face the consequences instead of running away from them.

Answer 11

Tell the truth about your age! Everybody aged everyday, so why should you lie? Our age signifies how seasoned we are - like a wine! My dear bother yourself if you are 25 years old fellow,but acts like 10 years old.......

Answer 12

U should be happy u got the ability to go back to college no matter whats your age. Im 20 and my best friend is 26. When I met her I was 17 and she was 23. So it doesnt matter how old u are its ur spirit that counts. Besides u are all legal so who cares? I kno people well into there 30s thats in college for the 1st time. So be proud of your age you seem do be doing more than alot of 25 year olds I know!

Answer 13

no you shouldnt, i am going to college this fall for my bachelors and ill be turning 27 this september. its never to late to do anything.  its a good thing that you made a decision to make progress in your life and thats nothing to be ashamed of.  imagine if these friends of yours find out ur real age- why would you risk your friendships because of something so trivial?