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I agree with a lot of the responses to the OP, Indysteel's in particular. I hesitated about posting a response because I get very emotional about what I perceive as misogynistic comments.

I don't really care about the OP's friend's motivations. His comments were offensive and ignorant (as in an idiot) --- "you'll never look as you do now" because you're younger? Would he have said this to a male friend? I think not. There is more helpful advice that he could have given to the OP, IMHO.

I'm 46 and I have an AMEX card. I have worked hard, fought gender discrimination, to do well in my career. No, I don't want to be 20 or even 30.

It never amazes me the way society treats females over 40 - we are truly the "hidden" victims of discrimination.

A word like "cougar" does not belong on this forum.