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Fashion & style
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

I Love My Gray Hair Streak, but I Don't Like What It May Say About Me. One MAGA Figure Is to Blame.

Embracing gray hair can be empowering, but as it increases, it may impact self-image.
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

Watching plastic surgery reels has me debating it for myself. I've started hyper-fixating on the changes in my own face.

Comparison to past appearance leads to anxiety about aging and fantasizing about cosmetic procedures.
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Tanya Sweeney: The ugly truth is Botox, fillers and perfect brows are now considered the 'bare' minimum

'Make-up free' can mean different things to different people. To me, it means looking in the mirror at pitiful eyebrows, pores you could store spuds in, stubby eyelashes and a decent whack of rosacea, which keeps me humble if nothing else.
Fashion & style
Psychology
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Revealed: The key sign your partner is a NARCISSIST

Admiration for celebrities may indicate vulnerable narcissism traits, such as fragile ego and low self-esteem.
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

"Velfies," Vanity and the Vicious Cycle of Insecurity

Image and self-expression are critical to our identity and existence, deeply influenced by the opinions of others.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Dear Life Kit: My friend says ugly things about her body and it makes me anxious

Evaluate friendships with negative dynamics and suggest positive alternatives to foster a healthier relationship.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Sophie White: Let me tell you why it's time for women to change the 'I feel so bad about...' script

In I Feel Bad About My Neck, Ephron details myriad aspects of growing older, capturing both the uplifting and the challenging experiences women face.
Women
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

Men Don't Look At Me When I'm With My 20-Year-Old Daughter. This Is What That Feels Like

I can honestly say that there isn't a part of me that's jealous of my daughter. She is beautiful. Actually, to me, she's the most beautiful woman in the world.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Be Your Own Best Friend

The inner critic can undermine an individual's happiness and self-esteem, often reflecting childhood caregiver influences.
fromfuturism.com
2 months ago

Women With Body Image Issues Are Asking ChatGPT Something Terrible

"People filter things through their biases and bring their own subjectivity into these sorts of loaded questions. ChatGPT brings a level of objectivity you can't get in real life."
Artificial intelligence
Everyday cooking
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Dear Abby: I'm fed up with my pathological liar relative

People often lie due to insecurity and a desire for attention.
Compassion is crucial in dealing with individuals who fabricate stories.
Ignoring fabricated tales can be a way to maintain personal peace.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
3 months 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.
fromThe New Yorker
3 months ago

This Bouquet of Branches Will Change Everything

A unique bouquet of sticks transforms the narrator's perception of self and style.
fromBustle
4 months ago

Should You Get Botox?

Consider the societal pressures and personal desires before opting for Botox, weighing both pros and cons.
fromMedium
4 months ago

When faces go virally wrong

The internet's fascination with Ghibli-style avatars reveals a deeper societal obsession with appearance and self-image.
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