Self Confidence

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ForgivenAndRedeemed

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I’m a 32-year old man. I haven’t been in a relationship in over 8 years. I still look ok, but I don’t look as good as I did 8 years ago. I have less hair, and I have a few wrinkles. I’m not actually interested in any females right now, but if I were, I feel like my physical appearance would hinder me from initiating any kind of relationship because I feel less confident based on my appearance. Does anyone else feel like physical appearance is a barrier to initiating a relationship?
 
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Dude... go work out and lift weights. Confidence is key... and yes dating woman is a skill which requires confidence.
Get in shape.
 
Further, your body is a temple.. take care of that temple! Mind, body, soul.... They work together.
 
I'm a female and I'm older than you, but I feel ya'. I probably don't understand in exactly the same way, since I'm a woman, but I feel the same way. I was actually in a relationship a year ago, and appearance came up. So, I guess I really feel like I understand (in my own way).
 
I’m a 32-year old man. I haven’t been in a relationship in over 8 years. I still look ok, but I don’t look as good as I did 8 years ago. I have less hair, and I have a few wrinkles. I’m not actually interested in any females right now, but if I were, I feel like my physical appearance would hinder me from initiating any kind of relationship because I feel less confident based on my appearance. Does anyone else feel like physical appearance is a barrier to initiating a relationship?
Granted there are a few things about physical appearance that can be red flags. Sometimes there are warning signs you should pay attention to.

But aside from that, and in general, if a girl rejects you because of physical appearance that is a good thing. You don't want that girl anyway.
 
I’m a 32-year old man. I haven’t been in a relationship in over 8 years. I still look ok, but I don’t look as good as I did 8 years ago. I have less hair, and I have a few wrinkles. I’m not actually interested in any females right now, but if I were, I feel like my physical appearance would hinder me from initiating any kind of relationship because I feel less confident based on my appearance. Does anyone else feel like physical appearance is a barrier to initiating a relationship?
Anyone that doesn't find you attractive, so what? If they found you attractive 8 years ago they wouldn't want to be with you now, anyways. So how much are you really missing out on?
And women have different tastes in men and each one can value different things. If a woman is shallow enough to only care about your looks do you really want her?
I wouldn't consider myself an attractive guy to women, including how I dress haha. But I've had my share of girlfriends that didn't date me for my looks, but more for who I am. That's what you want too.

I'm not saying looks never matter at all, but if someone looks at you and they don't like what they see, oh well. Guarantee you do the same with women. I certainly do. It goes both ways.
 
Does anyone else feel like physical appearance is a barrier to initiating a relationship?
It's all in the eyes... and autocomplete brought up "of the beholder" but that's only because that is the usual response, given there is some truth to it but not that's not the whole truth. What other beholding is what you begiving, I mean. If you want a shallow connection, trimming up the rough edges is the best you can do without much trouble, but that'll last only as long as you can keep up appearances, example most Hollywood get togethers. But if you're looking for a deeper connection, open up the windows to your soul. And, yes, you do need to have a fair amount of confidence to do that, for sure, but that's by design. It's there, you just have to exercise it.
 
I’m a 32-year old man. I haven’t been in a relationship in over 8 years. I still look ok, but I don’t look as good as I did 8 years ago. I have less hair, and I have a few wrinkles. I’m not actually interested in any females right now, but if I were, I feel like my physical appearance would hinder me from initiating any kind of relationship because I feel less confident based on my appearance. Does anyone else feel like physical appearance is a barrier to initiating a relationship?
Not at all. As far as balding goes all these men are considered attractive, Stan Tucci, Ben Kingsley, Billy Joel, and on & on. How someone sees themselves is what makes or breaks someone's appeal. I see men and women who may not rate as beautiful, but they are confident and secure in who they are and that is attractive. I'm sure Kate Middleton thinks her hubby Prince William is handsome and he carries himself well. If you look at who famous actors/actresses are married to it's usually not a 'hot' number but a down to earth type. We shouldn't go by fleshly standards anyway but Holy Spirit approved persons. Yes, there's hope, lol, be confident, 'as a man thinks in is heart so is he' Prov 23:7.
 
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I’m a 32-year old man. I haven’t been in a relationship in over 8 years. I still look ok, but I don’t look as good as I did 8 years ago. I have less hair, and I have a few wrinkles. I’m not actually interested in any females right now, but if I were, I feel like my physical appearance would hinder me from initiating any kind of relationship because I feel less confident based on my appearance. Does anyone else feel like physical appearance is a barrier to initiating a relationship?

Forget about what you looked like 8 years ago; this is now. Concentrate on your good qualities. You don't want a woman who is only after external appearances anyway. A good woman who will be loyal is looking for more than the superficial. You want one who will appreciate you for you. Just look around at all the bald or balding guys who have nice, attractive women on their arms.

I used to know a balding guy who was with a different woman every time I saw him; and they were nice looking women too. He was frail and not that great looking really. I couldn't figure out how how he did it. Now I know. He wasn't lazy, he was always employed; was a good dresser; he was always involved in some kind of project to help others; he had a great sense of humor; he wasn't a genius but he was smart; he was humble and was always looking for ways to better himself.

Just be your best self and let them come to you. If you make yourself attractive, believe me they'll come.
 
Forget about what you looked like 8 years ago; this is now. Concentrate on your good qualities. You don't want a woman who is only after external appearances anyway. A good woman who will be loyal is looking for more than the superficial. You want one who will appreciate you for you. Just look around at all the bald or balding guys who have nice, attractive women on their arms.

I used to know a balding guy who was with a different woman every time I saw him; and they were nice looking women too. He was frail and not that great looking really. I couldn't figure out how how he did it. Now I know. He wasn't lazy, he was always employed; was a good dresser; he was always involved in some kind of project to help others; he had a great sense of humor; he wasn't a genius but he was smart; he was humble and was always looking for ways to better himself.

Just be your best self and let them come to you. If you make yourself attractive, believe me they'll come.
'Cause every girl crazy 'bout a sharp-dressed man 🎶 😅
 
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Not at all. As far as balding goes all these men are considered attractive, Stan Tucci, Ben Kingsley, Billy Joel, and on & on. How someone sees themselves is what makes or breaks someone's appeal. I see men and women who may not rate as beautiful, but they are confident and secure in who they are and that is attractive. I'm sure Kate Middleton thinks her hubby Prince William is handsome and he carries himself well. If you look at who famous actors/actresses are married to it's usually not a 'hot' number but a down to earth type. We shouldn't go by fleshly standards anyway but Holy Spirit approved persons. Yes, there's hope, lol, be confident, 'as a man thinks in is heart so is he' Prov 23:7.
If I was a price like William, I wouldn’t need to look good. 😅