Yes, I’m considered pretty /attractive. I can’t say how it’s impacted my life as I’ve been told it since about 14, and at that age some of my fathers friends started cracking onto me on the sly, but I’ve nothing to compare it to. I’ve always looked like this, But I’d assume some advantages and some disadvantages. More advantages,
i tell my daughter she’s pretty, gorgeous etc, yes, I believe it’s important for self esteem, I also tell her how smart and intelligent she is, how kind, and compliment her many qualities, because self esteem is about more than just looks,
but it’s part of it, and growing up never being told you’re pretty or attractive will often have a negative impact on your self esteem.
i don’t see it as the most important quality in a woman, i think intelligence, kindness etc is much more important, but i do think being confident and comfortable in your appearance is also important, as humans we judge people in seconds and how they present is part of that.
the key point id like to make though is i don’t see it as different for men, telling little boys they are handsome or good looking is also important to ensure solid self esteem,
I don’t actually believe there are any ugly people, I dislike the ease the word is used on here, however attractiveness is a scale, and much of it is presentation, hair, healthy toned body, the right clothes etc goes a long way to presenting an attractive image,