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Or rather, being self-conscious of our body image. Self consciousness, yes, that's what I'm getting at. What is it, NSG? How do you define it?

I was staring at myself in the mirror this morning, wearing a bathing suit, and although I am not the fittest person in the world, I should perhaps lose 10 pounds, I felt so good and sexy in it. Of course, I didn't feel like this 6 or 7 years ago. I was quite aware of my image and did the unthinkable to change it. But after a while, I did grew into my own skin and I learned to accept me the way I am, smallish, black hair, amber eyes, all that encompasses me. I learned not to care if I can't fit into the tightest jeans. I learned not to care what others thought or think of the way I look. But I know not all can do this.

In a world that hammers into us a certain image that needs to be emulated, in a world that tells us that women need to look like reeds and men like buffed mannequins, in a world that makes girls become prey to eating disorders and men insecure, is it possible not to feel self-conscious of the way we look? And if it's impossible, is there a way to be? What say you, NSG?

I've always been happy with the way I look, and never really gave a damn about anyone elses opinion.

I can't honestly say I ever really cared what people thought of how I looked.

I believe my appearance is unattractive, though not repulsive. I am not bothered by it.

*gives pie with ballistic efficiency* :)

edit: Most of what I dislike about my looks I put behind me long ago. I've always depended on my irreverent sense of humor, maniacal disdain for my own physical well being and a courteous streak that makes me seem like a nice guy to impress girls. Now I'm happily married and let me tell you, there's nothing better than laughing and orgasming at the same time. :)

I don't think it's possible to be entirely dismissive of others' judgments, but I've never been overly concerned, either. I suppose I care whether my boss/co-workers think I dress/look the way I ought to at work, but I don't worry about things I can't change easily. I used to try to keep underweight, since at my height I look sort of threatening if I allow myself to weigh a more normal weight, but that's primarily because I worked in an office that was 80% women (and both of my bosses were women) and I noticed immediately that the few male coworkers I had were all very thin.

I have stated this before. The average woman really doesn't have to worry much if they even do the minimum. The reason is that guys really don't give a shit. Look around if you don't get what I mean. Food in the belly, limited drama and a little lovin goes a long way. That's the basics most guys look for.

I think I'm hot. Though I'm still trying to get into good dietary/exercise habits, but this is more because I want to keep healthy and all this. When I'm 90 I want to be able to run around like I'm 30.

I think I did feel bad about my looks when I was a teenager though. I attribute it largely to reading stupid magazines and being like "oh, well, all these girls are thin and pretty and I'm kinda tubby" but I don't feel like that anymore.

However, I suspect that if I was unattractive or overweight then I might be self-conscious.

Everyone is self-conscious. Humans are social creatures, and its impossible not to be.

Rousseau has a lot to say on that however.

I think I'm hot. Though I'm still trying to get into good dietary/exercise habits, but this is more because I want to keep healthy and all this. When I'm 90 I want to be able to run around like I'm 30.

I think I did feel bad about my looks when I was a teenager though. I attribute it largely to reading stupid magazines and being like "oh, well, all these girls are thin and pretty and I'm kinda tubby" but I don't feel like that anymore.

However, I suspect that if I was unattractive or overweight then I might be self-conscious.

Pic or it isn't true.

I think I'm hot. Though I'm still trying to get into good dietary/exercise habits, but this is more because I want to keep healthy and all this. When I'm 90 I want to be able to run around like I'm 30.

I think I did feel bad about my looks when I was a teenager though. I attribute it largely to reading stupid magazines and being like "oh, well, all these girls are thin and pretty and I'm kinda tubby" but I don't feel like that anymore.

However, I suspect that if I was unattractive or overweight then I might be self-conscious.

I think that the key here is to feel beautiful no matter what. And if you keep healthy, health shows in so many ways, one of them makes you look good.

The teen phase is the worst, yes. This is the time when kids are at their most tender and fall easily into the crazes of ''thin'' is best.

Pic or it isn't true.

You need a pic of me thinking that I'm hot?

What is that, like a pic of me fantasizing about hot self-clone sex?

I've always been happy as a tall skeleton. It helps with everything except slopes. Damn upward slopes. I wouldn't say I'm unattractive, but neither would I say I'm particularly attractive. Eccentric looking, but since when do I bother with my appearance? I have a hobo for my avatar!:p

I think that the key here is to feel beautiful no matter what.

Or really, really enjoy being ugly. It's a great feeling to bask in your own hideousness, if you posess enough of it to really achieve something. I feel sad sometimes that, given my age and persisting profusion of very thick hair, I probably won't ever even approach baldness. It's the only thing preventing me from completing the look. Hairdressers almost invariably compliment me on it, and I die a little inside every time they do. :(

I judge my appearance based entirely upon the opinion of others. I haven't looked in a mirror for months.

You need a pic of me thinking that I'm hot?

What is that, like a pic of me fantasizing about hot self-clone sex?

To prove either way. Really I just wanted to see why you thought you were hot. ;)

What is that, like a pic of me fantasizing about hot self-clone sex?
Rule 34.

I'm not comfortable with the way I look. I even called myself ugly out loud while looking in the mirror a few times.

I suppose I'll feel better as I get older. :tongue:

Rule 34.

There's a rule about not having sex with your clone?

There's a rule about not having sex with your clone?

Rule #34: If you can imagine it, there's porn of it.

To prove either way. Really I just wanted to see why you thought you were hot. ;)

Well, I think I'm hot because I'm hot.

There's a rule about not having sex with your clone?

Nope. If it exists, there's porn of it on the internet. *nod*

That's rule 34.

Well, I think I'm hot because I'm hot.

Ahh yes the "just because" rule. Now that has been invoked I believe you. :p

Rule #34: If you can imagine it, there's porn of it.

In this case it would have to be identical twin porn or animated (or some really good camera angles and body doubles).

Ahh yes the "just because" rule. Now that has been invoked I believe you. :p

Ok. I know I'm hot, I don't feel a particular need to prove it on the interwebs. I'm over that phase. :P

In this case it would have to be identical twin porn or animated (or some really good camera angles and body doubles).

You know, I think some NSGers here just want to get into your pants. They think there are no girls on teh interwebz!:tongue:

In this case it would have to be identical twin porn or animated (or some really good camera angles and body doubles).

There is identical twin porn. Don't ask how I know this.

http://www.gifbin.com/bin/swyu8sw0sw358.gif

There is identical twin porn. Don't ask how I know this.

That would have to be the most distrurbing and uncomfortable thing for the actors involved. "I shared a womb with you. Let's get it on in front of these cameras now."

You know, I think some NSGers here just want to get into your pants. They think there are no girls on teh interwebz!:tongue:

Hmm... so I should alert my bf to competition? :p

You know, I think some NSGers here just want to get into your pants. They think there are no girls on teh interwebz!:tongue:

There are girls all over the webz. I all need to do is google hot nudes and they magically appear. It's really awesome how much humanity has advanced. :tongue:

That would have to be the most distrurbing and uncomfortable thing for the actors involved. "I shared a womb with you. Let's get it on in front of these cameras now."

I don't get it however I don't understand why people do a lot of things. Different strokes for different folks I guess. I suppose the shrinks need a steady stream of customers.

Hmm... so I should alert my bf to competition? :p

Nah, alert him for hilarity purposes. *nod*:D

There are girls all over the webz. I all need to do is google hot nudes and they magically appear. It's really awesome how much humanity has advanced. :tongue:

Googling "boobies" also produces some results of interest.

..and occasionally of other kinds of boobies

http://www.treehugger.com/strange-sexy-dance-blue-footed-boobies.jpg

Nah, alert him for hilarity purposes. *nod*:D

That too.

Woah. I feel like a complete ass for posting a serious reply on p.1 now. I missed the point of this thread completely. :p Good times, though. *Pitches woo, and all that*

Woah. I feel like a complete ass for posting a serious reply on p.1 now. I missed the point of this thread completely. :p Good times, though. *Pitches woo, and all that*

It was serious however got dragged into the mud. I am now leaving the thread. Carry on with serious issues. :$

It was serious however got dragged into the mud. I am now leaving the thread. Carry on with serious issues. :$

I wasn't judging. It just caught me off-balance.

I think I'm good looking, and I like taking care of myself.

I wish I were taller. I also wish I had a working pair of wings. Besides that, I'm comfortable with how I look.

I wish I were taller.
Do you also wish you were a baller?

Do you also wish you were a baller?
I do indeed.
Wait, no I don't. I'm not even sure what that means. Would being one enable me to fly?

I do indeed.
Wait, no I don't. I'm not even sure what that means. Would being one enable me to fly?

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=baller

I do indeed.
Wait, no I don't. I'm not even sure what that means. Would being one enable me to fly?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-a58RnOc0A

I wish I was little bit taller,
I wish I was a baller
I wish I had a girl who looked good
I would call her
I wish I had a rabbit in a hat with a bat
and a '64 Impala

I'm physically average but charming, esp. to foreign women, in the classic British style. Good times.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-a58RnOc0A

I wish I was little bit taller,
I wish I was a baller
I wish I had a girl who looked good
I would call her
I wish I had a rabbit in a hat with a bat
and a '64 Impala

I have three of those. :)

I have three of those. :)
*flees from LG's rabbit squad* :)

I have three of those. :)
I would be a lying sack of shit if I didn't say that I am so picturing you in a clown suit rollin' down Hollywood blvd in a 64' Impala with golden spoke rims doing drive by pie-ings while laughing maniacally. . . :p

I'm physically average but charming, esp. to foreign women, in the classic British style. Good times.
Really? :D Be honest!

Really? :D Be honest!
Of course. *slightly lowers head to the right and smiles to indicate the truth of this*

You need a pic of me thinking that I'm hot?

What is that, like a pic of me fantasizing about hot self-clone sex?

Now I want a pic! :tongue:

In a world that hammers into us a certain image that needs to be emulated, in a world that tells us that women need to look like reeds and men like buffed mannequins, in a world that makes girls become prey to eating disorders and men insecure, is it possible not to feel self-conscious of the way we look? And if it's impossible, is there a way to be? What say you, NSG?
yes. it's tough, but from before High School, I never cared how I looked.

I'm above average in weight. average height, not athletic... perhaps the best way to describe me would be... "unremarkable."

I'm physically average but charming, esp. to foreign women, in the classic British style. Good times.

This is about the best description for me. I found out I had a niche for foreign women. So I exploited that like Nike exploits kids in sweatshops. Turned out I married a nice little hot foreigner. Clearly batting above my looks.

I'm good with how I look... I'm a bit beard-conscious, but thats because it seems to look smaller in my bathroom mirror than it does in pictures taken of me.

I think I'm good looking, and I like taking care of myself.

Pic, onegai shimasu!:wink:

I'm good looking. I also take care of myself. TAI and myself have something in common!

yes. it's tough, but from before High School, I never cared how I looked.

I'm above average in weight. average height, not athletic... perhaps the best way to describe me would be... "unremarkable."

But I mean, are you comfortable with who you are, JuNii-kun? Not because anyone else says so, but what are your thoughts about you?

There were some things I didn't like about myself when I was, say, 15. In the intervening years, I've either left them behind, or made peace with them. I find that's one of the good things about getting older, it teaches you perspective. I'm happy with the person I am now, not completely satisfied, because then I'd be dead, but happy.

I more or less look like the average Asian teenager. That's helpful, IMO, because it helps me blend into the crowd. I don't like to attract attention either, so I'm only concerned with my appearance to the extent that I would somehow stand apart. My weight and height are also average, so no concerns there. The only thing I want to improve is my body fitness, and that's not really a problem.

EDIT: In regard to the OP, I define image as your physical appearance as well as the impression other people have about you.

I was staring at myself in the mirror this morning, wearing a bathing suit,

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I think it's possible for people to rid themselves of much or all of their self-consciousness. I don't think it's likely to be possible for me to do so, because I honestly don't remember a time when I wasn't deeply unhappy with my appearance and with myself as a whole.

But I mean, are you comfortable with who you are, JuNii-kun? Not because anyone else says so, but what are your thoughts about you?

I am very comfortable with myself. I have no Illusions about myself. and I don't need anyone to tell me otherwise. I know all about the need to make people feel insecure to sell some beauty product or exercise device... To me, the make-up is nice... but the real person tends to be more beautiful.

Personality-wise, I am very shy, It takes a while for me to 'warm up' to anyone. there are times when I am very self-conscious. especially in social settings. the fact that I can count on one hand the number of people on these forums who know what I look like and still have enough fingers left over to comfortably feed myself...

Physically... I know I am no Adonis... but then, I don't consider myself to be Quasimodo either. :p

I think it's possible for people to rid themselves of much or all of their self-consciousness. I don't think it's likely to be possible for me to do so, because I honestly don't remember a time when I wasn't deeply unhappy with my appearance and with myself as a whole.

You look pretty good in your pictures. Perhaps this means that concern over one's appearance has little correlation with actual appearance.

I think it's possible for people to rid themselves of much or all of their self-consciousness. I don't think it's likely to be possible for me to do so, because I honestly don't remember a time when I wasn't deeply unhappy with my appearance and with myself as a whole.

Oh great. Thanks. So the time me and the guys spent 2003-2004 building a sex doll replication of you to market in Japan and Baldwin for Christ wound up stabbing Jhahannam in the pelvis with a soldering iron while screaming "The heights of your pitiful dreams are too small a sky for how beautiful Poli is, and I will fucking stab you in the pelvis with this soldering iron if you don't stop fucking up the eyes, you wretched jackass!" meant nothing to you.

Thanks. Love you, too.

Oh great. Thanks. So the time me and the guys spent 2003-2004 building a sex doll replication of you to market in Japan and Baldwin for Christ wound up stabbing Jhahannam in the pelvis with a soldering iron while screaming "The heights of your pitiful dreams are too small a sky for how beautiful Poli is, and I will fucking stab you in the pelvis with this soldering iron if you don't stop fucking up the eyes, you wretched jackass!" meant nothing to you.

Thanks. Love you, too.

...well, I do have pretty eyes, it's true. They're one of the only bits of me I actually do quite like. But I doubt your story, just the same, because I get the impression I'm not exactly BfC's type, ifyouknowwhatImean. :p

...well, I do have pretty eyes, it's true. They're one of the only bits of me I actually do quite like. But I doubt your story, just the same, because I get the impression I'm not exactly BfC's type, ifyouknowwhatImean. :p

There's a fine line between wanting to be with you, and wanting to be you.

BfC tells his parents he wants to be with you.

SNIP

...is it possible not to feel self-conscious of the way we look? And if it's impossible, is there a way to be? What say you, NSG?

Well, I'd have to say that for someone to not feel self-conscious about how he/she looks, he/she would have to accept what he/she can and cannot change about one's image. I suppose that this doing this would also have to include accepting how other people look, either for better or for worse.

I'll admit, I'm a little jealous about how other guys look better than me. But I accept the fact that that's how they look and how I look. As I've stated before, I'm only self-conscious to the extent that I stand out/attract attention. Otherwise, all is well.

I'm good looking. I also take care of myself. TAI and myself have something in common!
Nice. :p

Pic, onegai shimasu!:wink:
Claro, pero en privado;)

There's a fine line between wanting to be with you, and wanting to be you.

BfC tells his parents he wants to be with you.

This just confirms my suspicions that BfC has a crush on my boyfriend. Come to think of it, said boyfriend does tend to flirt with other men on a regular basis...and he keeps talking about how he's "busy" "helping" people with "school"...is there an illicit affair going on behind my back? :eek:

Of course, I didn't feel like this 6 or 7 years ago. I was quite aware of my image and did the unthinkable to change it.

What's "the unthinkable"?

Yes it is possible not to care what people think. To have a good time and enjoy yourself and let the cards fall where they may. This world takes all kinds. Not everyone subscribes to wha the media thing is "good looking". You can spend 8 hours a day in gym, run 10 miles every day, eat well and get plenty of rest and still not look like a model. Who cares? Just relax and enjoy. If this person doesn't like you because (insert body type ) fine there are plenty more out there.

I think it's possible for people to rid themselves of much or all of their self-consciousness. I don't think it's likely to be possible for me to do so, because I honestly don't remember a time when I wasn't deeply unhappy with my appearance and with myself as a whole.

Also, this.

Although looking back, I was an awfully cute kid until about... maybe 9 or 10. But most of that time I wasn't self-conscious enough to realize I even had a body or face or hair or anything.

I remember going through a growth spurt around 13 and being suddenly 5'5" at 103 pounds, and I thought I looked pretty good. That's the only post-pubescent time I can really remember feeling good about my body, which is pretty sad, because I was... a 100-pound 13-year-old with no boobs. Long legs, though.

What's "the unthinkable"?

Apparently she had purple eyes and red hair at one point.


As for the OP the only part I like about myself is my eyes.

I've been told I have nice and soft hair, long eyelashes, pretty eyes, and beautiful lips. Which is kinda awkward since I'm a guy, but if the ladies love those features...

That said, I personally can't stand the side profile of my face. I'm not entirely sure why.

I've never had any problems with self-image.

Nope, I still can't say that with a straight face. From the mirror, I still think I see teh fugly in a most concentrated form. Yet I never get any bad comments and there are several people who've told me they find me attractive (though thats a very awkward situation that I don't particularly enjoy). But they aren't blind, and its not people who are long-term best friends just saying it to make me feel better. So I'm guessing I probably look fine.

*gives pie with ballistic efficiency* :)

edit: Most of what I dislike about my looks I put behind me long ago. I've always depended on my irreverent sense of humor, maniacal disdain for my own physical well being and a courteous streak that makes me seem like a nice guy to impress girls. Now I'm happily married and let me tell you, there's nothing better than laughing and orgasming at the same time. :)

You are an inspiration to single comedians everywhere!

I myself am not too concerned with my appearance. I work on my wieght because I'm concerned about my health, and I dress how I want to be comfortable, I change my personal grooming style on a whim and never really payed much attention to how other people think about my appearance.

*flees from LG's rabbit squad* :)

You'll only die tired. :)

I suppose it's possible for some people to be okay with their looks, but not for me. However, because it isn't possible, I've (mostly) reconciled myself to it.

The greatest thing you can be is happy with yourself. The most miserable you can be is living up to other people's standards.

Yeah I thinkit is very important and it is something that I try and work on whenever I can.

I'm sexy... so I don't have that problem. :)

I'm sexy... so I don't have that problem. :)

Pics or it's not true

Or... I don't care enough about youz? Mawhahaha, but just assume I'm not if it makes you feel bettah ;)

The teen phase is the worst, yes.
Yep, being a teenage sucked a lot.
Luckily I've got less kilos and less pimples now. Bit less hair, too, but looks like some streaks of silver in my mane make up decently for the loss.

Or... I don't care enough about youz? Mawhahaha

:(

I show you mine if you show me yours :tongue:

but just assume I'm not if it makes you feel bettah ;)

Still require pics or it isn't true. :wink:

This just confirms my suspicions that BfC has a crush on my boyfriend. Come to think of it, said boyfriend does tend to flirt with other men on a regular basis...and he keeps talking about how he's "busy" "helping" people with "school"...is there an illicit affair going on behind my back? :eek:

Just remember, he might be cool, educated, erudite, and a fine Jew mixture of rico and suave, but he always have the boorish manners of a Yaley.

Leave him for me. You won't regret it.

Unless you don't want to live in a van. 'Cause in that case, the regret will be all consuming.

Also, this.

Although looking back, I was an awfully cute kid until about... maybe 9 or 10. But most of that time I wasn't self-conscious enough to realize I even had a body or face or hair or anything.

I remember going through a growth spurt around 13 and being suddenly 5'5" at 103 pounds, and I thought I looked pretty good. That's the only post-pubescent time I can really remember feeling good about my body, which is pretty sad, because I was... a 100-pound 13-year-old with no boobs. Long legs, though.

Ryadn, I saw one of your pics posted here in NSG. You're fetching, you're gorgeous. You got long legs, small waist. I don't know why you say you used to be cute. You still are.

What's "the unthinkable"?

I colored my hair, many times, used contacts in both green and purple, I submitted to horrible diets that made me go into a yo-yo losing and gaining of weight, I dressed according to fashion, although not all fashions looked good on me.

I colored my hair, many times, used contacts in both green and purple, I submitted to horrible diets that made me go into a yo-yo losing and gaining of weight, I dressed according to fashion, although not all fashions looked good on me.

I still find it hard to imagine purple eyes.

I still find it hard to imagine purple eyes.

Not me! :D I like purple..

As for myself I never thought I looked good or anything. But after a few non family people commented on how I was handsome or a few girls saying they liked me and the bit. I have gone with the idea I'm average and they just like that I'm myself.

After all looks are but the icing on the cake. Its who you are that makes you lovely. Confience is said to be one of the most attractive quaitlys out their.
Why kill yourself over trying to live up to some loser standard of beauty when their someone deiding to be with you for who you are?

Meh, Im fat and hairy, and I know it...I dont bother with it really...

Meh, Im fat and hairy, and I know it...I dont bother with it really...

But from what I've seen from the pics you've posted, facially you're good looking. Don't be so downhearted.

But from what I've seen from the pics you've posted, facially you're good looking. Don't be so downhearted.

Alright, from the Chin up Im good, lol, :p

I still find it hard to imagine purple eyes.

Liz Taylor's eyes are naturally a shade of purple.

:(

I show you mine if you show me yours :tongue:



Still require pics or it isn't true. :wink:

I still fail to see how your (or anyone else's) ownership of a picture of me will affect how attractive I am? And I have no need to own a picture of someone I will never meet, adding to that I have no *digital* camera or cell phone too take the picture with.

When I was about 12ish, my orthodontist told me I needed a brace and if I didn't get one I'd always be ugly and would never get a boyfriend. I was quite outraged at the suggestions that nothing else I had to offer would compensate for less than perfect teeth or that guys were unable to see beyond teeth, and was hugely outraged at the notion this was something I should pander to.

I didn't get the brace and consequently don't have a perfect row of teeth. I've never had any adverse comments about them, or any difficulty getting boyfriends and have always got lots of compliments about my appearance. Perversely, my uneven teeth really give me a confidence boost now; they're a regular reminder that the perfect images we're fed by the media are neither realistic nor important.

I'm happy with my looks, and very happy that my body seems to be pretty sturdy and healthy. Its very possible to know your good and bad points without being self conscious about them, or even seeing them in a negative light.

When I was about 12ish, my orthodontist told me I needed a brace and if I didn't get one I'd always be ugly and would never get a boyfriend. I was quite outraged at the suggestions that nothing else I had to offer would compensate for less than perfect teeth or that guys were unable to see beyond teeth, and was hugely outraged at the notion this was something I should pander to.

I didn't get the brace and consequently don't have a perfect row of teeth. I've never had any adverse comments about them, or any difficulty getting boyfriends and have always got lots of compliments about my appearance. Perversely, my uneven teeth really give me a confidence boost now; they're a regular reminder that the perfect images we're fed by the media are neither realistic nor important.

I'm happy with my looks, and very happy that my body seems to be pretty sturdy and healthy. Its very possible to know your good and bad points without being self conscious about them, or even seeing them in a negative light.

This is exactly it. One may not be perfect (perfection is just preposterous), but one can feel good about the way one is and not care about what society may tells us is ''the norm''.

Ryadn, I saw one of your pics posted here in NSG. You're fetching, you're gorgeous. You got long legs, small waist. I don't know why you say you used to be cute. You still are.

Well, thanks. But I still feel like a troll, and really, isn't that what the thread is about? How we look to other people doesn't matter nearly as much as how we look to ourselves. Someone who might be "objectively" less attractive (however that would be defined) might be infinitely happier than I am because of their self-esteem and pride in themselves.

Basically, my parents never loved me enough!

Well, thanks. But I still feel like a troll, and really, isn't that what the thread is about? How we look to other people doesn't matter nearly as much as how we look to ourselves. Someone who might be "objectively" less attractive (however that would be defined) might be infinitely happier than I am because of their self-esteem and pride in themselves.

Basically, my parents never loved me enough!

I could love you up a whole lot :fluffle:

I still fail to see how your (or anyone else's) ownership of a picture of me will affect how attractive I am?

Right, first of all the line "pics or it isn't true" is a joke and usually people aren't really lookin for pics. I too don't really care how attractive you are and the only reason why I used ths old line was because you said I am attractive o hot or something, thus me saying pics.

And I have no need to own a picture of someone I will never meet, adding to that I have no *digital* camera or cell phone too take the picture with.

Oh, once you see me you will want to meet me. :wink:

Oh, once you see me you will want to meet me. :wink:

Totally true, I want to hump his leg!

Totally true, I want to hump his leg!

And I, his other.

And I, his other.

If thats not an endorsement nothing is.

Well, thanks. But I still feel like a troll, and really, isn't that what the thread is about? How we look to other people doesn't matter nearly as much as how we look to ourselves. Someone who might be "objectively" less attractive (however that would be defined) might be infinitely happier than I am because of their self-esteem and pride in themselves.

Basically, my parents never loved me enough!

No, I get you, really. This about how we feel about our image, not about how others feel about it.

And, I wurbs ya for them!:fluffle:

I look like Jabba the Hut's creepy uncle that no one talks about, but I've come to accept that.

I look like Jabba the Hut's creepy uncle that no one talks about, but I've come to accept that.

You. Do. Not. >_>

Well, thanks. But I still feel like a troll, and really, isn't that what the thread is about? How we look to other people doesn't matter nearly as much as how we look to ourselves. Someone who might be "objectively" less attractive (however that would be defined) might be infinitely happier than I am because of their self-esteem and pride in themselves.

Basically, my parents never loved me enough!

someone once said "You are your own worst critic" that is really true.

I look like Jabba the Hut's creepy uncle that no one talks about, but I've come to accept that.

so what would look creepy to a slug... a beautiful biped perhaps (http://www.baen.com/library/067187800X/067187800X.htm)?

so what would look creepy to a slug... a beautiful biped perhaps (http://www.baen.com/library/067187800X/067187800X.htm)?

I was hoping for a picture in that link.

I was hoping for a picture in that link.

nah, a very interesting story where you see Humans through alien eyes.

nah, a very interesting story where you see Humans through alien eyes.

Ah, the story of my life. I didn't release the permits for it to be published!:eek:

nah, a very interesting story where you see Humans through alien eyes.

That seems to involve reading and comprehending what was written.

Too much effort.

Ah, the story of my life. I didn't release the permits for it to be published!:eek:

... you lived with snails? :eek:

... you lived with snails? :eek:

Nope, I am an alien. *nod*

Totally true, I want to hump his leg!

And I, his other.

:D Endorsment from the Gods.

So are we doing this at once? Or is it more if an indvidual thing? :p

:D Endorsment from the Gods.

So are we doing this at once? Or is it more if an indvidual thing? :p

I'm recording it!:D

:D Endorsment from the Gods.

So are we doing this at once? Or is it more if an indvidual thing? :p

Why not at once, we'll make it a threesome.

Why not at once, we'll make it a threesome.

And with Nanatsu with the camera sounds like this could be one kniky affair.

I wonder if we can get East Glacia in on the action.

And with Nanatsu with the camera sounds like this could be one kniky affair.

I wonder if we can get East Glacia in on the action.

Now that sounds like a good time! I think they left already though...

Now that sounds like a good time! I think they left already though...

Oh they will be back, as I say once you see me everybody wants me.

And with Nanatsu with the camera sounds like this could be one kniky affair.

I wonder if we can get East Glacia in on the action.

I'z back. Sorry, I wuz getting me beauty shleep. *nod*

And... ACTION!:D

Nope, I am an alien. *nod*hmm... how about some interspecies interaction? ;)

I'z back. Sorry, I wuz getting me beauty shleep. *nod*

And... ACTION!:Dbeauty sleep? you? that's like saying that water has to be wetter! :eek:

hmm... how about some interspecies interaction? ;)

beauty sleep? you? that's like saying that water has to be wetter! :eek:

Smooth.

That was what I was gonna say.:mad:

I used to have major problems with my self-image. Now, though, after a few years of struggling through I'm fairly certain I'm an attractive young woman. I kind of woke up one morning, looked in the mirror, and realised. Since then, the string of boyfriends I've had and the ease at which I'm able to get guys in clubs certainly helps reinforce that idea.

I used to have major problems with my self-image. Now, though, after a few years of struggling through I'm fairly certain I'm an attractive young woman. I kind of woke up one morning, looked in the mirror, and realised. Since then, the string of boyfriends I've had and the ease at which I'm able to get guys in clubs certainly helps reinforce that idea.

I thinki that once you accept yourself, others follow. I was an awkward teen, I always felt like an ugly duckling. But once I was out of high school, once I found my niche at uni and grew into my own skin, men noticed, women did too and now, I feel attractive.

i wear a body for precisely as long as that body lives. this enables me to interact, and i must admit i find doing so gratifying, at least certain ways of doing so i do, with this tangable universe, presumably surrounding the rest of us on here.

while not wishing to seem the least bit ungreatful for the opportunities for some forms of gratification this affords me, my perception of self, and my perception of the life form i occupy, are entirely seperate matters in which i can see little if any connection or relationship between the one and the other.

i wear a body for precisely as long as that body lives. this enables me to interact, and i must admit i find doing so gratifying, at least certain ways of doing so i do, with this tangable universe, presumably surrounding the rest of us on here.

while not wishing to seem the least bit ungreatful for the opportunities for some forms of gratification this affords me, my perception of self, and my perception of the life form i occupy, are entirely seperate matters in which i can see little if any connection or relationship between the one and the other.

I think I like this way of thinking that you have. Perhaps the body should be separate conciousness from the perceptions we have of our body image. This sounds crazy, yes, but... bah! I don't know what I want to say with this. Don't mind me.:$

Nana, cuando vienes a la Florida? Y a donde vas a estar?

Nana, cuando vienes a la Florida? Y a donde vas a estar?

Este sábado, guapo. Y estaré en Orlando. Porqué?

Este sábado, guapo. Y estaré en Orlando. Porqué?
Puedes ir on MSN? Es mas privado.

Puedes ir on MSN? Es mas privado.

Estoy en la embajada, no tengo acceso a MSN. Evíame un telegrama.

Estoy en la embajada, no tengo acceso a MSN. Evíame un telegrama.
Ya lo tienes. :p

Ya lo tienes. :p

Vale pues. :)

Vale pues. :)
otro :p

I have stated this before. The average woman really doesn't have to worry much if they even do the minimum. The reason is that guys really don't give a shit. Look around if you don't get what I mean. Food in the belly, limited drama and a little lovin goes a long way. That's the basics most guys look for.
I thought it was just beer and something 'nekkid'.

Well, I've always been happy the way I am. I don't strive for some goal that I should look like. I'm happy as a nerd.

I need to work out more, but my gym membership isnt renewed again until tomorrow.

Meh.

Right, first of all the line "pics or it isn't true" is a joke and usually people aren't really lookin for pics. I too don't really care how attractive you are and the only reason why I used ths old line was because you said I am attractive o hot or something, thus me saying pics.



Oh, once you see me you will want to meet me. :wink:

Well then, I apologize for wasting both of our time.

Well, I've always been happy the way I am. I don't strive for some goal that I should look like. I'm happy as a nerd.

That (fortunately) is the one thing I'm not.

That (fortunately) is the one thing I'm not.

Heretic! :mad: :tongue:

Anyway, real answer: It's possible. People care about image because they want to look good for/to others. If one doesn't care about said "others", one probably won't care about image.

16% body fat...dropped 5% in 3 months...not really working hard...but kept at it

yes its possible to not feel self conscious about my appearance.

why?

because i'm mostly a hermit and i'm more conserned about the real mechanisms by which people, all of us togather, statistically by the priorities we actually live by, create conditions that cause their and each other's unhappiness then i am about what anyone thinks about me personally as a person.

i DO bathe and wear clean shirts and pants. anyone that's not good enough for, that's their problem.