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Question for women who aren’t make-up/hair/dresses/nails/surgery type of women

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idontwannabeanythingotherthanwhativebeentrynabe · 25/07/2024 15:48

One, no shaming to women who are about those things.

Two, I do make sure that I’m showered, brushed, clean and fitting close, in case there is going to be accusation of me being a slob.

And finally three, and the actual question.
How is, or was, your dating life?

I’m mostly ignored by men and haven’t had any luck and I fear my only option might be to change myself (I know, never a good idea) to be even seen by men.

So, I just wanted to see if I’m alone in this.

OP posts:
Realdeal1 · 26/07/2024 05:38

VeryStressedMum · 25/07/2024 20:17

I think when men (most men not all) say they like the natural look they mean they don't like ott very noticeable frozen face Botox and fillers, overdone lips, lots of make up and tan, eyelash extensions etc. I don't think they mean they like someone with zero make up, greying hair and baggy shapeless clothes.

Agree here! There can be a happy medium. My best friend is gorgeous but also does the whole false eyelashes, nails, coloured contacts, heels look. Never short of male attention but id say no one wanting anything serious with her.

With me, id say what's made a difference is looking groomed so I have great hair, a bright smile, my skin is fine and i dress for my shape (im an apple shape). If I wore too much makeup, I'd really worry that I'm selling a different me rather that who I am naturally. I've dated a bit, and haven't had too many issues. Most men seem to see me as serious dating rather than fun though.

WrylyAmused · 26/07/2024 07:35

Mid 40s, stopped wearing makeup about 22. I'm a size 10, mostly live in leggings/jeans, flats, no beauty treatments ever, cut my own hair, have very short unpainted nails because of rock climbing.

It has literally never been a problem, never been commented on, and have never found a lack of interested partners or potentials.

For me, I reckon it does deter people, but since if they're focused on looks like that, they're the people I'd want to deter anyway, that's a positive.
Interested in people who want to know me as a person, as I do them...

Galoop · 26/07/2024 08:29

Barely wear make up, sometimes lip gloss and mascara, very rarely eye-liner as well. I'm short too. Never been short of interested men. I don't know why women wear make up and look so fake, I don't think the majority of men like it, in fact they hate it. And tbh the men who go for the fake look are the ones you want to throw back anyway! I feel what women think men like and what men actually like are very different

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