tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010458349213014292.post4060576330626786721..comments2023-10-03T13:15:54.355-04:00Comments on Beauty Is Not Caused: B.I.O. Beauty Inside & OutStephanie Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07831747947638666575noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010458349213014292.post-58049671871985128772010-08-11T03:26:45.368-04:002010-08-11T03:26:45.368-04:00love this posttttttttt! check out my blog as well!...love this posttttttttt! check out my blog as well!<br /><br />jen @ www.charmoflove.cajen cheunghttp://www.charmoflove.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010458349213014292.post-14711284313166487242010-08-07T14:29:24.843-04:002010-08-07T14:29:24.843-04:00Hi there pretty girl!
I read this post the day yo...Hi there pretty girl!<br /><br />I read this post the day you wrote and I've been thinking about it ever since. It hits very close to home. In fact it applies to my wife. As a teenager, she got mad when guys flirted with her because she thought they were making fun of her somehow. I had to work like crazy to break through her protective shell. Later she would say she couldn't believe "someone like you would be interested in someone like me".<br /><br />I thought she grew out of it--with me being supportive. Once in a while she would make comments, but I thought she was joking. If I talked with a female cashier in the grocery store, my wife would later say that either she was flirting with me or I was flirting with her. I thought it was a joke. When I talked with a male cashier, I would later apologize to my wife for my "going gay". I'd laugh about it and she'd smack my arm.<br /><br />But now I've found out she's not joking. She never was. I CAN'T say a girl is pretty...now I can't even say "she's not ugly" without my wife being unhappy about it. Short of quitting my job, never leaving the house, and never talking to another girl, I don't know how to help her.<br /><br />Would it be okay if I printed your post and shared it with her? I can't give her the link--she would get mad about how pretty you are. Seh can't understand that other girls being pretty or not have nothing to do with her.Ricademushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12347446705678305814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010458349213014292.post-16713330518660700062010-08-05T11:02:07.777-04:002010-08-05T11:02:07.777-04:00aww lovely post. yeah there is def a stereotypical...aww lovely post. yeah there is def a stereotypical version of "beautiful" for all races. and highschool was tough for that! Anyways I do think most people can look great as there's always something physically attractive about everyone, whether it's their smile or eyes etc.noonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16454697807016901341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010458349213014292.post-81391090412372945782010-08-04T12:05:48.467-04:002010-08-04T12:05:48.467-04:00so true! what does "beautiful" have to b...so true! what does "beautiful" have to be less than 100lbs, 5'9, blond hair, blue eyes? I'm not a huge fan of Tyra but i do love that she is encouraging women to see themselves differently. I was the same as you... when i first started dating my bf, i would totally get jealous when he'd find other girls pretty or mentioned an ex of his. Eventually, i realized that him thinking another girl was pretty didn't mean he was going to leave me and he thought i was ugly or something. haha! silly me... so over that!!! :DAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08611940157261366074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010458349213014292.post-22852618689350258402010-08-03T11:29:21.535-04:002010-08-03T11:29:21.535-04:00girl - such a great entry!! thank you for sharing ...girl - such a great entry!! thank you for sharing your experience from the heart and giving advice to those who need it. i think many people struggle with self-image and self-esteem. I went through it during my middle school year, but realized HEY - i'm made the way I am - all i can change is my attitude and inner-self. The way i treat others and myself. ^_^Calia Yanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14237502798934559400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010458349213014292.post-14809245804774478202010-08-03T10:59:14.150-04:002010-08-03T10:59:14.150-04:00I love all you girls! and thank you for such wonde...I love all you girls! and thank you for such wonderful feedback. It makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside =). You guys are great seriously!Stephanie Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07831747947638666575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010458349213014292.post-67340784582485454062010-08-03T01:13:43.684-04:002010-08-03T01:13:43.684-04:00oh love.
You put this into words so well that I&#...oh love.<br /><br />You put this into words so well that I'm having trouble telling you how heart warming that was. I think it's lovely for us to empathize with each other-- recognize and understand that everyone has insecurities. Facing them head on is an important part of growing out of our shells.<br /><br />Changing how we see ourselves is a lifestyle change. It takes time and hard work, but the end result is well worth it.<br /><br />I personally am still working on that right now. I've been with the bf for 2.5 years, and I still feel insecure when he talks about wanting to hang out with female friends. Sad, but true. I'm trying. Accepting ourselves for who we are, and changing the things we are unsatisfied with, seems a life-long process.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06685146523062359733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010458349213014292.post-30666572969517866502010-08-03T00:54:51.344-04:002010-08-03T00:54:51.344-04:00What an inspiring blog post! =] Glad you wrote thi...What an inspiring blog post! =] Glad you wrote this, a lot of girls (even guys) will come across this and I hope they feel better about themselves and start accepting compliments. I had a hard time since middle school but it's my asian family... I will always have to deal with it even if I become the image they want me to... they'll probably be never happy and always criticize something. You're beautiful without makeup sweetie! (no lie)xoladiihoneyxohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09668730514386795155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010458349213014292.post-68804201635522846672010-08-03T00:15:23.986-04:002010-08-03T00:15:23.986-04:00very inspirational! I loved how you said "you...very inspirational! I loved how you said "you'll come to realize that compliments are given because they are deserved and that people like you for you not a person you're trying to be!" I've always had a hard time with compliments b/c I never believed them but I'll be taking your advice.<br /><br />you are gorgeous and amazing!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06372994001495511482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010458349213014292.post-44779335599048327202010-08-03T00:10:23.023-04:002010-08-03T00:10:23.023-04:00I'm one of those who suffered from the 'my...I'm one of those who suffered from the 'my friends are prettier than me' complex. It lead to a pretty warped life for a teenager. Doesn't help that I'm not entirely photogenic either.<br /><br />I hope you've acknowledged the fact that you're GAWJUS. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010458349213014292.post-6003566820067208922010-08-02T23:51:04.821-04:002010-08-02T23:51:04.821-04:00I loved this post! I hope more girls realize that ...I loved this post! I hope more girls realize that nearly everyone went through an awkward phase and an ugly phase. We should try to be proactive at loving ourselves and being happy! <br /><br />Very inspirational!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16858824950570845790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010458349213014292.post-22473260002332978922010-08-02T22:22:13.570-04:002010-08-02T22:22:13.570-04:00Very inspiring entry here.
I'm having all this...Very inspiring entry here.<br />I'm having all this problem too. Being the over jealous gf just because I have no confidence. I fought with bf just because he praised someone on TV as pretty. <br />I'll be heading ur advice on faking the confidence! Hope it'll help me.<br />Thanks!Ernyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10556289063188559974noreply@blogger.com