Why Do We Define People by Their Age? Rethinking “You Look Good for Your Age”

“How old are you?” It is a question we ask almost automatically. Often it is followed by what sounds like a compliment: “You look amazing for your age.” But what are we really saying? And why are women in particular still measured against a number? If we are serious about age positivity, healthy ageing and body confidence in midlife, it is time to question the language we use. Because ageing is not something to fight. It is something to support, understand and inhabit with confidence.