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Old 12-20-2005, 07:23 PM   #25
Scythan
 
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If someone tells you that they think you are attractive, physically or another attribute, then you are being reassured that you are more attractive than the norm. Since the "ideal" isn't set in stone, there are many different ways to be appealing. A forceful personality and a sharp intellect, for instance, can make up for merely average physical appearance.

By "viewing yourself more positively", you are convincing yourself that you are more attractive than you previously viewed yourself. There are some that need this convincing because they have a too critical view of themselves and it is interfering with the other aspects of their life.

"Make-up and plastic surgery are superfical, which is not a natural aspect of a human being. It can temporarily heighten a person's self esteem, or make them happy for a while. They are both an artificial beauty."

Viewed in this way, taking showers and brushing your teeth are the same as plastic surgery. Should we be happy with whatever we get? Someone who is born with average looks is in the same boat as someone who has an obvious deformity. Though these seem much different, they are both below the ideal. Why would one be allowed to improve their looks and the other condemned?
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