When do you start calling girls "women"?

The conversation begins with a humorous question about the age threshold for calling someone a "woman" versus a "girl." One participant initially jokes the answer is 60s, then the discussion becomes more serious. One speaker notes that they frequently use the term "girl" and suggest "woman" implies a decision has been made about the relationship's significance, picturing the woman as older and more mature. When pressed for a specific age, responses vary from 45-50s and up, with acknowledgment that some 41-year-olds are still referred to as "girls." The conversation introduces situational context: one participant argues that if someone is 40 years old but referred to as a "girl," it feels acceptable, but age becomes contextual based on life circumstances. Another participant defines "woman" as someone who is mature, has lived, and has experienced significant relationships—specifically mentioning divorce or breaking up with a man as markers of womanhood. The discussion shifts to recognize that it's not purely about age but about how someone "carries themselves." A key turning point occurs when someone suggests that motherhood qualifies someone as a woman, regardless of age. The group explores whether there are specific life accomplishments or degrees of maturation that grant someone the status of "woman," ultimately suggesting it's a combination of age, life experience, maturity level, and personal circumstances rather than a single defining factor.