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Is anybody really happy with how they look?

37 replies

Andyouwithyourautumnsweater · 30/04/2022 21:19

I am. I am really happy and find myself very attractive. I would never admit that to anyone though as it's hugely taboo in our society it seems. I'm proud of how I look and I like taking care of myself. It's not everything though, I know.
I'm not saying I'll be attractive to everyone, or everyone's type.
It's just sad to see so many people in the world insecure about their looks. I haven't always felt like this, just curious to know if anyone else does.

OP posts:
ICannotRememberAThing · 01/05/2022 03:38

I’m more than happy with the way I look day to day in the mirror. My lovely glossy hair and pretty face, good sense of style…

I fear I’m also very deluded as I don’t recognise the extremely overweight, lank grey haired, tired, haggard lump I see in photographs of myself.

Salutatorydrinks · 01/05/2022 03:41

I'm resigned to the flaws but I do actually like the look of myself-habit. Someone told me that people with green eyes age better and it's sort of true so far.

Salutatorydrinks · 01/05/2022 03:43

I agree with the poster who said that must women are attractive. It's whether they see that really.

Wordwatcher · 01/05/2022 03:59

Hate how I look. Avoid mirrors. I know I’m ugly. Plus being deaf feel like a social freak. Felt this way like other op since 12. Not going to change now. Single. Overweight these days.
Have not one redeeming feature.
Glad original OP feels secure in herself. Women are judged on looks too much socially imo.

ConversationCoat · 01/05/2022 03:59

I wrote this reply, wouldn't upload for some reason - screenshotted so would have to retype. Hope it works

Is anybody really happy with how they look?
WindyKnickers · 01/05/2022 04:04

I'm completely comfortable with what I have been given and what I look like. My confidence in myself has improved with age, I rarely look in a mirror because I don't need to. I never wear make up, i wear old scruffy clothes, have a head of greying hair, some wrinkles, a double chin but it's me and I'm alive and happy and do good things for my family and other people and try to make the world a better place. And that's all that matters to me.

AzazaelsFury · 01/05/2022 11:54

Never been happy about my looks or thought I was good looking. Just haven't been that self absorbed in general. But have no issues with being who I am regardless. Not going to use make up or have work done to please others. Being my average self means I'm left alone and that's what I want.... Don't buy into the loooks issue enough to care or even boast about how awesome I look... Doesn't seem important necessary. Might be just me...

DinoWoman · 01/05/2022 12:16

I'm really happy with how I look. I know I'm attractive and slim. I don't really care if anyone thinks that makes me arrogant.

The important thing is to not prioritise or get too attached to that feeling. It's nice to reguarly turn heads but it's superficial and it won't last.

DinoWoman · 01/05/2022 12:17

*regularly

pixie5121 · 02/05/2022 11:06

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Etinoxaurus · 02/05/2022 11:14

ICannotRememberAThing · 01/05/2022 03:38

I’m more than happy with the way I look day to day in the mirror. My lovely glossy hair and pretty face, good sense of style…

I fear I’m also very deluded as I don’t recognise the extremely overweight, lank grey haired, tired, haggard lump I see in photographs of myself.

😂
My hair is flat and stripy straight and shiny
My style is eclectic boho bag lady
My figure is like a teenage boy athletic.
I’ve got the crossing outs confused. Basically it’s all in the eye of the beholder and I’m nice to myself.

GetOffTheTableMabel · 02/05/2022 11:15

I am happy with my face. It isn’t beautiful but it is nice. I think, more than anything, I look sort of friendly and probably look happy too.
If I had a magic wand, I would slim my thighs down but I don’t give that much headspace. I’m 51, healthy and slim and I feel content with that.

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