Well, whoever said 60’s is too old for hot flashes is pretty ignorant. If she isn’t through menopause yet she might get a big surprise. But, it is true that they might have used an excuse that wasn’t true. Like all those young parents who use their children as an excuse.
I never use girl things to get out of something. I have never used my period. I don’t tell men I even have my period, just my husband. I don’t care if some man finds out somehow, which would only happen if their female SO mentioned it because I mentioned it to them.
I’ve never lied about a physical condition or illness to get out of something, I don’t need to lie, I have enough crap that is true. I hate not being able to do something because of my limitations or fear about my limitations.
I think at least 50% of the time when someone makes an excuse to leave people are not believed, no matter what the excuse. Or, should I say I think about 50% of the time people make things up to get out of a social engagement. They can’t just say they can’t make it, or say they need to leave early, they have to also give some bullshit excuse.
Correction: when I was a very young teen I missed school a few times for extremely bad cramps.