how old are you, exactly? 40? 50? she is 76, and people definitely start treating you as she describes after ~60. your gender won't matter after that. and this

how old are you, exactly? 40? 50? she is 76, and people definitely start treating you as she describes after ~60. your gender won't matter after that. and this shouldn't be surprising to anyone. yes, there are a few out there that are able to stay strong even in that age bracket, but they are few.