Idk maybe it's because people are more connected now and feel obligated to look nice? I don't have your experience and I'm in your age range. At uni, I don't see beautiful people all the time.
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I'm older now and just about all younger people look beautiful (I guess that is a bias to some degree as well) yet so many of the young have self doubts, etc. Reminds me of the saying that 'beauty is often lost on the young'. One of the reasons might also be that a lot have easier lives than others before them.
Idk as someone who looks like shit its because I have far too much social anxiety so I dont usually go outside, also you might just be extremely horny
That's hormones and spring for you.
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It depends on where you are. I just drove thru a college campus the other day for the first time in years, and for it being one of the first really nice days, I have to say the student body was... Underwhelming
You're obviously not from round here... (Gesturing vaguely at shuffling hordes of very plain people in my town. Self included. I fit right in.)
Seriously though, comparing yourself with strangers is a terrible idea. That said, if you do want to smarten up a bit, I'd suggest going to a menswear store and asking an assistant to assist. Explain your dilemma, ask them to help you put together one outfit, "smart casual" would be a good start. Good luck!
i never was in your situation. I live in France, and wherever I go, everyone looks like Quasimodo's cousins
Really? I would've assumed the opposite, isn't France the fashion center of the world?
They didn't say they're poorly dressed. Just ugly
You're horny
Just saying other people look beautiful and better than me doesn't mean I'm horny. This realization wasn't meant on a sexual basis. But I guess nowadays people always take stuff like this the wrong way.
But the comment is still funny lmao
Yeah, it was 95% sarcasm. But don't underestimate the evolutionary urge to procreate, it's one of the most powerful forces on the planet.
My guess is you are down bad and bisexual. Rub one out and then check again.
What? I'm not bisexual. I can say a male looks good without being gay.
That would have been required for my theory, so I guess you deflated it.
You know to be honest, there are lots of people who are more laid back. People like slaying the day away but there's no shame in putting less effort into your appearance, especially just for a grocery trip! :)
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