FORT-FUL Self-conscious Brits finally stop worrying about what other people think of them at the age of 46, survey reveals Updated: 29 Apr 2021, 11:01 SELF-CONSCIOUS Brits finally stop worrying about what other people think of them at the age of 46. A study of 2,000 adults aged 55 and over found they also don't feel comfortable in their own skin until they turn 42 and aren't content in their careers until the ripe old age of 40. 1 Brits finally stop worrying about what other people think of them at the age of 46, a study has found (stock image)Credit: Alamy When it comes to relationships though, adults are settled by the age of 37.