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to have just realised I'm incredibly ugly?

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magicleek · 31/08/2018 20:42

I turn 29 tomorrow and I'm feeling really down about it. Not just that is the last year of my twenties but me and my ex split up last month - it was mutual but he's moved on already and I'm alone.
We were together for 10 years - I had a few boyfriends before but nothing serious so I thought he was the one but now I've found myself single and alone and I have realised my looks have faded, make up doesn't sit on my face the way it used to, I've got crappy skin, I've put on weight I think I was just so comfortable with him I really let myself go and didn't notice until I went out with some friends last night, I looked awful in the pictures, like I really stood out as the ugly one which I've never noticed before, all my friends were going on at me about finding someone else but after seeing the pictures I think my chances are pretty slim and they posted them on facebook. I just wanted to cry!!!

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Tw1nsetAndPearls · 01/09/2018 11:48

Some people are ugly ( have no idea whether you are or not OP). I am ugly but there is much that is positive about my life and I have a DH that loves me to bits .

Just because you are ugly ( and you may not be) it also doesn't mean that you take no pride in your appearance. Watch makeup videos on you tube ( Lisa Eldridge?) or book an appointment on a makeup counter. Research skin care - it doesn't have to be expensive. Can you sell some of your own clothes and book an appointment with a personal shopper?

Finally untag yourself from your photos

magicleek · 01/09/2018 12:29

Just wanted to say thank you to everyone for the support, I thought I was gong to get mostly negative comments but you've all been so lovely.
I,m officially 29 now and have a sadness I just cant explain, I know everyone gets older and changes I just never imagined it happening to me. Also this is the first birthday I have spent without a boyfriend for 10 years so that's weird but the good news is my parents are taking me to the theatre tonight to cheer me up. I know this year is going to be hard - being single again after 10 years, watching all my friends achieve things I haven't done but wished I had and counting down to my 30th next year, I'm praying for a miracle.

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Jux · 01/09/2018 14:42

Make yourself the miracle.

lowtide · 01/09/2018 14:48

No such thing as miracles!
People of all shapes and sizes are in happy loving relationships
You’ve spent all your adult life with someone. It’s time to focus on yourself.
You’re young and you have to believe that you deserve good in life.
You will be ok. Of that I have no doubt x

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