I don’t feel pretty, i never have. I don’t know why, no matter how much I try to convince myself i cannot believe otherwise. I’ve been always been told by othe people that i look good even strangers compliment me, but i always take them as “oh they feel bad for me hence they are saying that to make me feel better”. This is a very messed up thinking I’m aware but don’t know what else to do or how to make peace with the fact.
If someone’s going through the same or anyone who can give some advice about it please do.
Any suggestion is appreciated.
I’ve never felt beautiful
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Real talk, your brain is lying to you and it’s rude af. You don’t need to feel pretty 24/7 to be pretty. Confidence isn’t about ignoring the doubt, it’s about not letting it run the show. Start small own a compliment instead of dodging it. You’re not a charity case, you’re just hot and in denial.
Stop fixating. If someone says you are pretty, say thank you.
Call me perfect just the way you are
Honestly I think majority of people feel this way for a really long time. Sometimes they learn to cope and sometimes they work on themselves and the confidence they gain helps them to feel good about themselves and their appearance.
I grew up hating my appearance and myself but once I went to an all girls boarding school, I started to find myself pretty. I saw girls with bigger and smaller features, people who are complete opposites. I thought they were all pretty and I started to compare myself to them and realised the features I had that I hated, were on multiple other people and I thought they looked pretty and couldn’t find anything negative to say about them.
I still kinda don’t like myself or my features but I definitely feel like I can be pretty without dressing up now.
Maybe something similar being surrounded by people of all different body types who are friendly with each other and look/act confident, could help you?
Idk sorry for such a long reply, i wish you the best beautiful stranger
Your brain’s lying, not the compliments. Say “thanks” and stop fighting kindness. Confidence is built, not born.
Appreciation is come from oneself
Hi love love, I’ve felt that too. but just because your mind whisperssssss lies doesn’t mean they’re true. You are beautiful and one day, I hope your heart believes it too. 💕
You guys get compliements from strangers? 🥺