<p>People call me pretty, but that just makes me obsess over flaws in my appearance more. For me, a tiny blemish feels magnified even if no ones able to see it. I spend a lot of time on skin care, but even on those rare days that my complexion is nearly perfect, I feel like I can’t go without make up. Trust me: no matter how good you look, you probably aren’t going to be comfortable with your appearance.</p>
<p>“Ever wish you were prettier?”</p>
<p>Every single day.</p>
<p>“Seems like a universal girl thing. I do what I can with tasteful makeup. But it’s comforting to know that a pretty face fades with time (or is very expensive to preserve), while a good brain can always serve you well.”</p>
<p>Wise words! 
I find comfort in that as well.</p>
<p>I’m fabulous</p>
<p>@computerobsessed: Insecurities aren’t limited to girls. Some guys I’ve talked to (mutually venting, lol) want to be skinnier, bulkier, or even something as minor as a straighter nose.</p>
<p>^I have a big nose. I used to hate it. But now…it’s growing on me (eh!? eh!? get it!?).</p>
<p>As I’ve said, one of the most saddening realities of human existence is the fact that people have to <em>learn</em> their role, rather than choose it.</p>
<p>By that I mean, we can’t choose our physical appearance. I don’t know though, a future in which we can may not be far off…</p>
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<p>Those same girls when they feel as though you are academically superior just consider how much more attractive they are, so it works both ways that.</p>
<p>It can help give you a short term ego boost to compare yourself to lessers and feel good about it, but in the long term it may lead to narcissism or pure ignorance. End of the day, you just have to learn to love yourself.</p>
<p>I’d be shocked if anyone didn’t wish they were prettier, of course everyone does. It’s just a matter of how much that plays on your mind and affects your confidence.</p>
<p>I wouldn’t say I’m vain but I enjoy looking at myself in the mirror which is a good thing I think. I don’t face too many self-esteem issues and as much as I would like to look like Brad Pitt, I’m pretty happy with myself which is reflected in my confidence around others. A little love for yourself goes a long way, emotionally and socially.</p>
<p>I’m fairly pretty, and it’s really not that great of a trait for ambitious smart girls. I feel like it has made me hypercritical and cynical. I much prefer being viewed as smart than pretty. I try to use the attention to my advantage though.</p>
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<p>Are you kidding? It’s a fantastic trait for ambitious smart girls. If you are pretty and smart the world is there for the taking for you.</p>
<p>You may know realise it now, but you will sure realise it once you go to college and become more heavily involved in the work force. There is no way being pretty is anything but a positive in your situation.</p>
<p>I’m middle-aged, but here’s what my experience has been. I’m bright and have a good figure, but my face is plain (big nose!). But as I’ve gotten older, I’ve realized that women’s looks tend to fade as their figures go downhill. Exercising a lot (I like to run) makes me feel better about myself and improves my body, so my plain looks don’t bother me as much. Sure, I wish I had a prettier face, but intelligence has gotten me a long ways, so I’m content with that.</p>
<p>Hmm…about the Facebook picture ogling, I can totally understand. I think, though, that I envy intelligence more than beauty. Maybe it’s because looking great requires so much less impossibility than getting truly smarter. Like, running each day/whatever to maintain the outline of a human waist and choosing flattering clothing takes a lot less effort than studying effectively for long periods of time, achieving the outstanding awards cited on that one thread, or testing high on multitudes of standardized tests, etc.</p>
<p>Plus most people aren’t too sensitive to or able to appreciate true beauty, which really isn’t a bad thing at all. Usually someone in good physical shape with a great smile and sense of style (including the ability to carry themselves well) is insanely more attractive than someone with, say, naturally granted better facial features.</p>
<p>Here’s a trick I used when I was a little girl. Whenever I was envious of someone else (the better athlete, the prettier girl, etc.), I would try to decide which of MY talents I would be willing to trade. Would I be willing to give up a little brain power for a cute nose? Would I be willing to be a slower runner if I could be a better dancer? Give up my family for the richer one next door? Inevitably, I would decide I was happy with what I had.</p>
<p>^I like that.</p>
<p>Also, people generally dont give a damn about the way others look. Imagine the ugliest girl in your school. Would it make much of a difference if she suddenly have nicer skin or bigger eyes? Most likely you wont really care. Unless you’re trying to attract some guy ;D</p>
<p>I got the body of Zeus, ugly girls all over me</p>
<p>The best way to be pretty is to act like you’re pretty. Wear pretty clothes, smile pretty, and remember that you’re the most important person in the world :)</p>
<p>^No, dont act like the most important person in the world. Seriously.</p>
<p>I don’t mean act pompous. I mean that you should act for your own best interests, and don’t worry about pleasing others when you don’t want to. Everyone has their own world, and I’m talking about each person’s personal world.</p>
<p>I don’t care what other people think; I know I am beautiful, and everyone one of you are too.</p>
<p>Sounds good ;)</p>
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<p>Cute, but it’s not true haha.</p>