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How do you support a partner who is insecure about their appearance?
My partner is deeply insecure about how they look. I find them genuinely attractive but nothing I say seems to help and …
Body & Attractiveness
Body image, beauty standards, and physical confidence
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Does confidence actually make you more attractive?
People always say confidence is attractive but I have always assumed this is just something people say to make less conv…
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How do you rebuild confidence after a period of neglecting your appearance?
I went through a depression last year and completely let myself go. I stopped exercising, eating well, or caring about h…
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How do you stop comparing your body to others at the gym?
I want to go to the gym to get healthier but every time I go I spend the whole time comparing myself to people around me…
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How do you become more comfortable in your own skin?
I have never felt comfortable or at home in my own body. I feel awkward in photos, uncomfortable in social situations, a…
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How do you feel attractive when you do not look like social media standards?
Every time I open Instagram I feel worse about myself. The beauty standards promoted seem completely unachievable for mo…
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Why do some people remain attractive as they age while others seem to decline quickly?
I have noticed that some people seem to age very gracefully and maintain their attractiveness well into their 50s and 60…
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How do you deal with body dysmorphia and constant appearance checking?
I spend hours a day examining my appearance, checking mirrors, and trying to fix perceived flaws that other people tell …
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Why do we find certain people attractive and others not at all?
I have tried to figure out what makes me attracted to some people and completely indifferent to others who are objective…
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How do you deal with comments about your weight from family members?
Every family gathering my relatives comment on my weight. Sometimes it is disguised as concern, sometimes it is just blu…
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How do you stop hating your body when nothing seems to help?
I have struggled with body image my entire adult life. I have tried losing weight, working out, dressing better, but I s…
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Is it shallow to care about your partner's physical appearance?
I broke up with someone who was wonderful in every way but I was not physically attracted to them. People have called me…
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Why do some people lose confidence after gaining weight?
Since gaining weight over the last two years my confidence has completely collapsed. I avoid social situations, I don't …
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Does physical appearance actually matter in relationships long term?
My friend says looks fade and character is what matters in a long-term relationship. But another friend says physical at…