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Relationships
fromslate.com
2 months ago

Help! I'm Terrified That I'm Squandering My Good Looks on My Average, Middle Class Fiance.

Consider both character and physical attraction when choosing a partner, rather than letting superficial concerns dictate your choices.
Relationships
fromslate.com
2 months ago

Help! I'm Terrified That I'm Squandering My Good Looks on My Average, Middle Class Fiance.

Consider both character and physical attraction when choosing a partner, rather than letting superficial concerns dictate your choices.
#mental-health
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Finding Your True Self After Childhood Trauma

Child abuse impacts self-image and authentic Self, leading to coping mechanisms in adulthood, but healing and a genuine life are possible.
#fashion
#social-media
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Insecure Dudes Are Getting Beard Transplants

"Through most of my teens and early adulthood, I was left feeling that I didn't look mature enough, and definitely not masculine enough."
Alternative medicine
#psychology
fromFuturism
1 month ago
Mental health

Scientists Just Figured Out Something Fascinating About Narcissistic Men and Gossip

fromFuturism
1 month ago
Mental health

Scientists Just Figured Out Something Fascinating About Narcissistic Men and Gossip

fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

You be the judge: my flatmate cleaned my car, but it looks worse than before. Should he help me redo it?

Ray thought it was enough to wash the car with soap and water, but it ended up looking worse than before. Proper products were necessary to maintain my car's appearance.
Pets
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

Why Does My Perfume Smell Weird So Weird On Me Now? Is It Perimenopause?

Your body is basically a walking chemist, and as you age, the hormonal fluctuations can lead to significant changes in how your body carries scents.
Mental health
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Mental health

I'm almost 7 feet tall. People sometimes offer me money on dating apps to roleplay as a giant.

Tall individuals on dating apps may attract unexpected attention and fantasies related to their height.
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

In American Photography' at the Rijksmuseum, a Foreign Lens on the American Dream

Robert Frank's work illustrates the contrast between American optimism and the underlying realities of life.
#beauty-standards
fromIndependent
7 months ago
JavaScript

Help me! I'm middle-aged: When Jennifer Lopez and the tweakment brigade make you suddenly feel old

fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

I'm 32 and can't decide whether to get Botox. Will I regret not getting it in the 'undetectable' era of beauty, when people look inexplicably ageless?

fromIndependent
7 months ago
JavaScript

Help me! I'm middle-aged: When Jennifer Lopez and the tweakment brigade make you suddenly feel old

fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

I'm 32 and can't decide whether to get Botox. Will I regret not getting it in the 'undetectable' era of beauty, when people look inexplicably ageless?

Digital life
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago

Images of the Self: How Technology Encourages Narcissism

Recent technologies profoundly influence our self-image, prioritizing appearances over inherent qualities and encouraging narcissistic tendencies. Selfie culture accelerates this effect.
Writing
fromDocument Journal
5 months ago

The Shoptimist: An unbearable uniformity of being

Maya Kotomori explores the psychological struggle of navigating self-image and consumerism through her experience with exercise clothing.
fromESPN.com
6 months ago

With Eli Drinkwitz at the helm, Missouri begins to see itself differently

"Eli Drinkwitz has emblematic glasses that he wears for comfort, yet on the field, he feels they hinder his image and perception of toughness, a concern rooted in his self-awareness."
Miscellaneous
fromwww.mercurynews.com
7 months ago

Asking Eric: Since this photo of me went public, I've been hiding at home

"From your telling, she wasn't trying to be malicious and she likely didn't see the photo the same way you did. It happens to all of us, but it doesn't have to haunt you."
Writing
fromIndependent
7 months ago

Dear Mary: I have an adventurous, sensual relationship with my younger husband but I'm terrified I'll lose my sex drive when I reach the menopause

At 55, I reflect on my journey from a dead-end job and depression to a happy, loving marriage with a supportive partner who highlights my beauty.
Writing
Women
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago

Gillian Anderson quiere que las mujeres den prioridad al placer

Gillian Anderson reflects on her struggles with self-image and aims to empower women to overcome societal pressures regarding appearance and sexuality.
fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago

Should We Tell Our Tween Daughter That Her Father Had a Nose Job?

"The truth comes out eventually: She may discover an old photograph of your husband, or his parents may let it slip. And now that she has raised the issue obliquely, she should probably hear the story from her father."
Digital life
fromThe Paris Review
9 months ago

On Getting Dressed - The Paris Review

When I get dressed, I become a philosopher-king-not in the sense of presiding over utopia, but in the sense of trying to marry politics and intellect in the perfect imitation of God. Political considerations might include: destination, company, self-image, self-regard, in-group and out-group arrangements...
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

After 30 years of dieting I was exhausted. So I started to ask: what if I stopped? | Jason Prokowiew

First real awareness of body at eight due to body shaming. Childhood marked by fat-shaming from peers, leading to exhaustion at 15 and seeking drastic weight loss.
Wellness
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