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Feeling unattractive after online rejection, how should I interpret it?

96 replies

Endomorfish · 28/04/2026 21:28

Hello everyone,
I’m new here, my name is Lenka.
I have a bit of a problem and I’d really like to hear your perspective and opinion. I would appreciate it if you could be honest, direct, and kind.
So here it is:
Lately, I’ve been feeling like something might be wrong with me physically. On social media and friendship/dating platforms where I’ve sent requests, I’ve been rejected, and I don’t understand why. Is it because of how I look? Am I really unattractive, or how should I interpret this?
Thank you .
Here is my photo. I am 40 years old.

Feeling unattractive after online rejection, how should I interpret it?
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cannynotsay · 29/04/2026 20:41

Gotta say your humour and response are funny! This would be a easy friend to make for me

ToadRage · 29/04/2026 20:43

There is nothing wrong with your face except perhaps your expression. Most people are prettier when they smile and i bet you have beautiful smile. You are not unnatractive but black is no one's best colour.

Endomorfish · 29/04/2026 20:48

namechanged221 · 29/04/2026 20:35

You look great!
do you date women or just men?? 😀

Nobody’s husband is still alive.

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Allseeingallknowing · 29/04/2026 20:49

Endomorfish · 29/04/2026 20:20

I'm don't use to smile on photos I'm smile on both 😏

That’s better!

JustSawJohnny · 29/04/2026 21:08

**MASSIVELY EDITED BECAUSE I DIDN'T RTFT ALL THE WAY THROUGH AND THOUGHT YOU WERE AFTER A MAN!

I've never heard of friend apps so I can't help you at all, sorry.

localnotail · 29/04/2026 21:44

Endomorfish · 29/04/2026 20:36

Emotional damage
Grumpy lesbian ,+demanding 😂🤣... honestly I'm going to review my orientation right know.

Sorry! You are very attractive and I'm sure you are lovely - its just the impression I got from your photo. I'm Eastern European btw so you know, blunt.

localnotail · 29/04/2026 21:45

Simply - smile, take photos outside in the sun and preferably in a non-staged environment... And be yourself. I'd be friends with you, you are funny ))

fouroclockrock · 29/04/2026 22:07

I wonder if you were just a bit full on in your messages? It is unusual to share your name and photo here for example.

lrene · 29/04/2026 22:20

Hey OP, I’m messing about with while on Mn tonight so I took your photo and added a smile, you look so much more friendly .. hope you don’t think I’m being weird but you sound so down - honestly a smiley photo makes such a difference

Feeling unattractive after online rejection, how should I interpret it?
CheeseAndTomatoSandwichWithMayo · 29/04/2026 22:32

Endomorfish · 28/04/2026 21:55

I tried Bumble BFF and used different photos where I’m smiling, but after a week I cancelled it. No women showed interest in me, and when I sent compliments, they didn’t reply. I’m very disappointed.
Emotional damage!😀

What blurb do you use? What do you say that you're looking for?

Endomorfish · 29/04/2026 22:39

localnotail · 29/04/2026 21:45

Simply - smile, take photos outside in the sun and preferably in a non-staged environment... And be yourself. I'd be friends with you, you are funny ))

Edited

Thank you 🥰👋🙋 .

OP posts:
Endomorfish · 29/04/2026 22:41

CheeseAndTomatoSandwichWithMayo · 29/04/2026 22:32

What blurb do you use? What do you say that you're looking for?

I dont remember really what I said but probably I looked just poor 😏..

OP posts:
Lovelyday63 · 29/04/2026 22:45

Maybe hardly anybody on the site is looking for a friend especially if it’s a dating site as well. The numbers aren’t there! It might not be personal.

Endomorfish · 29/04/2026 22:48

lrene · 29/04/2026 22:20

Hey OP, I’m messing about with while on Mn tonight so I took your photo and added a smile, you look so much more friendly .. hope you don’t think I’m being weird but you sound so down - honestly a smiley photo makes such a difference

😂 that's nice teeths from Türkiye..
I not sure this look friendly it look like madness ..

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BarbarianBabs · 29/04/2026 23:00

Endomorfish · 29/04/2026 22:48

😂 that's nice teeths from Türkiye..
I not sure this look friendly it look like madness ..

Haha this made me giggle 😆

TraceV · 29/04/2026 23:07

I agree with the others, you look lovely but I would try and smile more. Do you wear brighter colours? I like black but wearing brighter clothes does cheer me up if I'm feeling low.

maxslice · 29/04/2026 23:44

I think also that a top in a rich colour, or even a scarf would be flattering. Jade or turquoise or fuschia. You have a lovely smile.

BunnyLake · 30/04/2026 08:21

Endomorfish · 29/04/2026 20:20

I'm don't use to smile on photos I'm smile on both 😏

Already that small smile makes you look softer and more approachable. I would have a photo in a better setting though, outside in a park or street cafe now the sun is out more. I don’t think mugshot or photo booth aesthetics work for finding friends.

BunnyLake · 30/04/2026 08:23

lrene · 29/04/2026 22:20

Hey OP, I’m messing about with while on Mn tonight so I took your photo and added a smile, you look so much more friendly .. hope you don’t think I’m being weird but you sound so down - honestly a smiley photo makes such a difference

What a difference!!

FrLarryDuff · 30/04/2026 08:26

You look quite intimidating in that photo. Switch it for a more natural one. You must have a snapshot of where you’re smiling?

Endomorfish · 30/04/2026 09:02

FrLarryDuff · 30/04/2026 08:26

You look quite intimidating in that photo. Switch it for a more natural one. You must have a snapshot of where you’re smiling?

Simple I'm not photogenic but I will use faceapp to ad my smile . Technologia technologia 😂

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