My best friend tries too hard? Or do I try too less?

Question

Like I feel that she always feel the need to look pretty or done up. She takes out her little compact mirror every 5 minutes and applies red lipgloss, is always powdering her face. She's only 16! It makes me feel ugly because I don't take out my mirror so much, dont always try to match up with my outfit with a crapload of accessories, and .. all for school? I mean I still wear a little makeup (at home). I get attention without being so made up. My best friend gets attention only when she looks so done and high maitenance, and I guess high school guys like that sort of thing? And I guess thats why she gets ready so much. Can some interpret the situation for me? Do you think she tries too hard, needs to try that hard? Or should I learn to try more, make cuter outfits, wear more makeup, look more high maitenance?

Answer 1

That's her business. You don't have to be like her, and she doesn't have to be like you.

Answer 2

I think you have to go with what feels comfortable for you. True, some highschool guy, probably are into that, but there are a lot that into the laid back girl, being high maintenace to some guys is very un-attractive. I was slightly prissy in highschool, but there were a lot more that were way over the top, and it's just more work in the morning. So really if you are comfortable with who you are, then there is no need to change. Plus if you start now, people will notice you trying, and they may take it the wrong way.

Answer 3

If what you say is true then she is doing a bit too much. most girls in school don't put a load of crap on their face so your fine. Besides if she keeps putting on all that crap it could effect the way she looks in the future(and not in a good way).

Answer 4

The secret to life is for you to be you and every one else be themselves, other wise no one knows who they are.