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Originally Posted by Scythan
If someone considers herself unattractive (if that is true or not), then she is responding to evidence suggesting this, such as statements from others, or observations of the established ideal. By convincing herself that she is more attractive than previously thought (without new evidence), she is only deluding herself. This is not logical behavior, and should not be advocated.
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I'm not sure I understand what you're trying to say here.
I used to consider myself unattractive, responding to evidence such as teasing from others and comparison of my body to others' bodies.
I eventually convinced myself that I was more attractive than previously thought. I still didn't think I was attractive, I just no longer viewed myself as a hideous freak.
Was I deluding myself?
Was my better view of myself something that should not be advocated? (I should have continued to think I was ugly until people started to tell me otherwise?)