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In their youth, many women are accustomed to receiving ample attention, often perceived through the lens of physical beauty. This attention, while sometimes unwelcome, plays a crucial role in shaping a woman's sense of self-worth. However, as they age, many notice a drastic reduction in this attention. The sudden disappearance of acknowledgment can lead to feelings of invisibility, akin to becoming a mere shadow of one’s former self.
This feeling is not universally shared, as statistics indicate that approximately 70% of women over 40 feel invisible, compared to only 32% of men in the same age group. As society has been conditioned to equate feminine value with youth and beauty, this loss can feel particularly jarring for women navigating middle age.