I'm just not pretty?

Question

It's sort of depressing. I've been having a horrible time with accepting this lately. My body is ok, but my face is just ugly. I feel like i've gotten uglier over the years. I"m 28, shouldnt i accept myself by now? It's to the point where i dont even bother to do my hair or make up, because no matter what I'm still going to be ugly. I dont have nice skin, i have small lips, my eyes are nothing great at all, my nose is sort of wide. I get complimented on my hair and teeth and body, the rest is just ugly. I get jealous of girls that have these really pretty faces...I dont know what to do to look better. I almost wonder if I should get plastic surgery.

Answer 1

People wouldn't compliment you at all if they thought you were ugly. Sound like you need to talk to a doctor about this.

Answer 2

You can't accept yourself if you're constantly thinking you're ugly.
First, you should talk to a professional...a counselor or therapist. Not only can they help you with your self image, but they can help you decide if plastic surgery is something you should even be considering. A lot of women think they're ugly when there's nothing at all wrong with them.

Secondly, don't give up on making yourself look better. There are tons of products and tricks to make your lips or eyes look bigger, or narrow your nose. Do a couple of google searches on make up tips, you might learn something new. Even your hairstyle can drastically change the way your features look.

Most importantly, work with what you've got! There is always going to be someone out there prettier than you, that's just life. Invest in yourself...some time, some money, and slap yourself on the hand every time you think "I'm ugly". The prettiest, sexiest, and most attractive thing in a woman is self confidence.

Answer 3

I'm sure you're not ugly. Hair is the 1st thing ppl notice, so it should always be nice. Teeth & body are other things that are important. So you pretty much got most of the things that are beautiful. You should take care of yourself & always be neat, clean, & properly dressed. Use alpha-hydroxy acids on your face to slow the aging process & reverse any sun damage. Always use sunscreen & never tan. It will really ruin & age your skin.There are simple make-up techinques that can make your lips appear larger or you can get injections in your lips. It's not real expensive, nor is it permenant and looks pretty good. Keep your brows well-groomed, and line your top lashes, but not the bottom. Don't use outrageous colors for eye shadows. Highlight the features you want to stand out & use dark colors for features you want to recede. If you feel your nose is wider than you'd like, you can use a soft brown power to dust on each side of your nose & your nose will appear thinner. I use this technique all the time. For my eyes I use white shadow from lid to brow, then in the crease I use a soft brown (the same one I use on my nose & under my cheek bones), I line my top lash with dark brown liner & I use mascara on top & bottom lashes. I use the same brown powder to fake cheek bones & on my jawline & neck to slim my face. Be sure to blend well so you don't see any obvious lines. You should probably play up your eyes & wear a neutral lip color, you certianly don't want to over do it.
Attitude make the biggest difference, if you feel pretty, you'll act pretty, and you'll be percieved as pretty. Don't be conceited be classy. Plastic surgery is fine, but you need to feel good about yourself first. It will only fix outward features not emotional ones. I still think you're prettier than you give yourself credit.

Answer 4

Don't get plastic surgery!!!! Everyone on this planet is supposed to look unique and different. That is what makes this world so diverse and wonderful; plastic surgery does just the opposite. I have seen TV shows where women have self-esteem issues so they get hooked on plastic surgery and look so fake and desperate. One of my family members is going through the same thing, she had always thought very negatively of herself, so bad to the point that she now seeing a psychologist. There is nothing wrong with you and you are beautiful in your own way, just like everyone else. If your feelings about yourself don't turn positive, I would contemplate seeing a psychologist. They really help a lot and know how to cure your problem rather than a plastic surgeon who only encourages it.

Answer 5

I had a bout of the not pretty thing and it came down to the fact that a person I liked did not like me. I had to stop thinking that way and get back to living. Live your life and let things lie where they will. You would be surprised at how happy you will be and another person will come into the picture that will think you are perfect.

There is more to life than looks. Sometimes really beautiful people think that they are ugly. And, some of the most beautiful people in our society are single.

Answer 6

i really think you shouldn't care about whether you look pretty or not. looks never matter. ever heard the saying, "dont judge a book by its cover?" it definitely doesn't matter if you are pretty or not. plastic surgery is not good because we should be thankful for what we are. if you want to be pretty to attract people, then it is an advantage that you "think" you are ugly, because you will find true, good people who will like you. by the way, you don't wanna be very pretty because it can ruin yourlife. i know someone who went to a wedding and the cameraman videod her the entire time because of her beauty, when the camera was supposed ot be on the bride. it can creat problems for you and you can become center of attention. listen i will make it simple and clear, you are not ugly that is only what you think, you are beautiful inside. looks dont matter
p.s. listen to the song by christina aquilera which goes, i am beautiful, no matter what they sayyy

Answer 7

Live life...get over feeling down on yourself. You are probably alot prettier than what you are giving yourself credit for...we are our own worst critics you know. Aside all that...you probably have a personality that outshines one of those other "pretty faces" you see out there. There is so much more to a person than looks. I have seen people that I did not know...and the first thing you notice is looks right? Until you start talking to them...well I have met people where my first thought was "WOW they are absolutely beautiful"...until they opened their mouths...some of them turned out to be the ugliest people. Then there are those I have met that seemed "plain janes" not the looker by any means...and their personality made them the most beautiful people I knew. Believe it or not you are probably really underestimating what you see when you look in the mirror...I bet other people see so much more!!! Take care...face forward! True beauty comes from within!

Answer 8

Do you have hair? Do something flattering with it! Hair is like a frame that enhances a portrait, making it even more beautiful.
Eyes - go to a makeup counter [ or two or three ] in the department store, and get a makeover. You can learn which colors and what techniques enhance your eyes, plump your lips, and flatter your whole face.
Shaping and darkening your brows, and darkening your lashes make a huge difference as well.
If you still feel that way, see your counselor or talk to your pastor or another adult you can confide in.

Answer 9

You shouldn't get plastic surgery. There is a chance that you have a horrible perception of yourself. That can change.

You shouldn't really care about the way that you look or how many compliments you may receive. Everyone has their own beauty and just express it in many different ways.

I'm pretty sure you're lovely.

<3
stranger.

Answer 10

Some girls just don't have a pretty face. If you think your one of them you just have to work harder on what you do have. Continue to take care of your body your teeth and your hair,but you have to find your sparkle. They might be pretty in the face,but if you already have a nice body then your already 75% there. You need to be the happy,playful fun to be around person. You can make yourself prettier by changing your attitude alone. Don't worry I'm not a fat girl with sympathy I'm a pretty girl; and when I was young I had everything,but the teeth.

Answer 11

No, plastic surgery is not the answer...but, maybe you should work on some self-esteem issues and be more confident about yourself and others will look at you in a different light. You have to think you're beautiful first!