Rate my look: 1-10?

cosmicstag52 said:Why wouldn't I?
I personally know people who were never given any positive reinforcement—only constant negativity and insults. Because of that, they still see themselves through that same distorted lens, among other things. ☕
Why on earth wouldn't you give them a compliment, especially if it's true? Or if they actually accomplish something well? It’s infinitely better than just constantly nagging and criticizing them (to put it mildly). 😳

I could tell him a million times, but at the end of the day, his classmates will still tell him he's ugly. Parents definitely play a major role, but they aren't the only factor; you have to consider their social environment and their inherited temperament as well. I actually know plenty of successful, genuinely confident adults who grew up in single-parent households.

For what it's worth, people were always telling me I was unattractive, so I ended up throwing myself into training on my MK18+ and built my confidence that way... 🙂

Look, I’m not saying they’ll be totally shielded from the world—that’s impossible. But there’s a massive difference between what happens at home and what happens out in society. As a kid, you process things differently when it’s your own parent hitting you with those insults—calling you a loser, a lost cause, or whatever else—than if it's some stranger. And yeah, being raised with or without support matters, but I’m talking specifically about the way a parent speaks to their child. It’s the ultimate litmus test for how much they actually give a damn.
I mean, I’ve seen plenty of examples firsthand—cases where the person was supposed to be a parent, but honestly? They weren't even acting like one.

Zachary Bennett said:My parents never gave me any credit, and honestly, they didn't give anyone else any either. Is there some official rulebook somewhere I can point to so I can blame them for why my life is a wreck?😬

Who says you're a lost cause forever? 😳Everything can flip in a single day if you actually get off your ass.

PS: I can't believe how much overthinking is going on regarding this poll. People are taking this way too seriously. 😁

Maria Wright62 said:Who says you're a lost cause tomorrow?! 😳 Everything can flip on its head in a single day if you actually get moving.

PS: I seriously can't believe how much people are overthinking this poll. 🤣

I've been "getting moving" for like 15 years now, so I'm not holding my breath, but hey... you never really know, right? Maybe tomorrow's the day.
😬
But honestly, most people have already written me off.
🥳

bluebadger112 said:Štef 😳

fakoff 🤣

Maria Wright62 said:P.S.: I honestly can't believe how much debate this poll is generating; people are taking this way too seriously. 😁

Topics like this have always been a massive hit in the States.

steelorca5 said:Topics like this have always been huge hits around here

Sadly, yeah☕

bluebadger112 said:So, you think parents should be telling their kids they’re doing a good job? 😳

Positive affirmations mixed with constructive criticism—sort of a North Star for how to relate to a child.

Zachary Bennett said:My parents never praised me—not just me, but none of us, really. Is there some official rulebook somewhere I can point to so I can blame them for why my life turned out this way instead of fixing myself?😬

Look, you can't spend your whole life using that as an excuse. 😁We're ultimately responsible for what we make of ourselves, though I suppose it's a hell of a lot easier when you actually have a solid foundation to build on.😳

cosmicstag52 said:I'm not saying it protects them from everyone else. But there's a difference between parents and the outside world—as a kid, you process things differently when a parent calls you a loser or a failure. And there's a difference between being told something without support versus being left to sink. I'm talking about what a parent says to their own child—it shows how much they actually care.
What I mean is, I've seen plenty of examples where the person acting as a parent wasn't really acting like one at all.

Something like that. 👍

Zachary Bennett said:I've been trying to get things moving for 15 years now. No luck. But hey, you never know, maybe tomorrow is the day.😬

But they've already written me off.🥳

Activation usually happens in fits and starts with long gaps. One day, it just clicks, one by one.

steelorca5 said:fuck off 🤣

Topics like this have always been a massive hit in America.

I know they are, especially for you. But nowadays, no matter where you look, it's all about looks... 😁

Midwestern Chad 🤣

Drew Ross2 said:I mean, look, you can't just dodge that reality forever 😁 at the end of the day, we’re the ones pulling the strings on our own lives, right? But honestly, everything hits different when you actually grew up with some solid footing 😳

I've never really tried to wiggle out of it, but man, I would've loved to just shut them down with some actual facts once in a while.🥳

Maria Wright62 said:It’s definitely just a messy activation with long gaps; one day they'll finally kick in, one by one.

I honestly count my failures as wins🥳

I've even been feeling kinda optimistic lately—I actually set this life goal for myself where I make sure I have enough cash every single day $6.75 for beers. If I can't even manage to screw that up, then honestly, everything else can just go straight to hell. ☕

Seriously, if anyone reads this and thinks I'm a totally normal person, they're way more unhinged than I am. ☕

Childhood, wins, losses. You're either good-looking, ugly, or just mid. Look in the mirror and judge for yourself. We aren't judging personality here. Louis went out of her way to apologize for being a ten. Why? Because genetics is responsible for most of how you look. You can take certain steps to score points for your physique, like what Zvoniti told me. Just chew tobacco. Then you get that sexy jawline. 🍿

bluebadger112 said:Fantica voted for me on the sex topics—so I might actually end up being a moderator 😳 ☕

Well, Fanta certainly has a certain... spirit 😁

steelorca5 said:Btw, I didn't realize you were showing your face to us random forum folks. 🤣 I figured you'd want to keep things private, so no wonder you're feeling a bit exposed.

I had no idea Zvoniti was posting photos! 😁

bluebadger112 said:Do you think parents should tell their kids they're beautiful? 😳

Honestly, I think parents just need to talk to their kids—it doesn't even matter what about.
It's more about being present and nurturing that bond; that's how a kid builds a healthy sense of self.
So many of us are shaped by those early connections with our caregivers.

steelorca5 said:Topics like this have always been huge hits around here in the States.

They’ve definitely led us into some pretty heavy conversations, too.

Kimberly Rodriguez51 said:Parents just need to talk to their kids—it doesn't even matter what about.

🙏

JR, I had a question for you yesterday☕

Wait, what? I totally messed up—I don't even get this part ☕

You didn't really clarify anything there. What exactly does "joker" mean in this context?☕

Google it:

1. the joker
2. my true self

☕