too good looking?
christine24t
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My favorite advice columnist, Dear Prudence, published a letter from a man. You can read the whole thing here: http://www.slate.com/articles/life/dear_prudence/2012/11/dear_prudence_am_i_too_good_looking_for_my_girlfriend.html
He claims his girlfriend dumped him because he is too good-looking, and that she fears that he will find someone better looking or cheat on her.
Do you think this happens in real life? Or do you think in this situation, it is just an excuse the woman made because she didn't want to tell him the real reason?
He claims his girlfriend dumped him because he is too good-looking, and that she fears that he will find someone better looking or cheat on her.
Do you think this happens in real life? Or do you think in this situation, it is just an excuse the woman made because she didn't want to tell him the real reason?
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There have been ladies here who have confessed to sabotaging relationships out of fear that she won`t measure up so they want to be the one to end it first so yes I think it is probably true even though sad.
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After a few moments of reflection I should say that I worded that wrong in the sense that I said it was true as a matter of fact.
There is no way I can know that and the guy could be a prima donna for all I know.
The question being is this possible and the answer given what I stated is yes,it is possible.0 -
People do stupid things. It's entirely possible this was another case of that.0
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Definitely wouldn't surprise me.0
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I totally believe that. I had lunch today with a friend who was telling me about a guy she met. She must have mentioned 5 times that she was in disbelief that he could really be into her because he was the most beautiful man she'd ever seen... I'm sure that mindset could easily carry into a developing relationship too.0
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On one hand, I believe it's entirely possible. On the other, I think that's just an ego stroking excuse. On both, I can't help but ask "did she not realize he was good looking when she first met him?"0
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I heart Prudence, too!
I definitely think this happens.
While my example doesn't involve actual dating, or even meeting- still relevant, maybe. Before I shut down my dating profile I started talking to someone who appeared to be my definition of awesome- South American writing professor who played lots of soccer, single dad with daughter a little older than mine- description that could easily match some kind of "dream man" scenario. Ugh. I just didn't have the confidence at that point, and completely panicked. Still mad at myself. Too bad....0 -
While I am far from being too good looking, I had an ex that was so afraid after I got on MFP and lost a bit of weight, that I would look to good to be with her. Needless to say she had some self esteem issues. So she dumped me BC she said she wouldn't be able to handle other women looking at me like that. Granted women probably didn't look at me like that 30 pounds ago...but still. So I would believe it.0
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I have seen this happen.
I've also seen instances where someone was extremely good looking but couldn't admit it to themselves, and THAT caused problems in the relationship, because they were self conscious about how good looking their partner was.
Meh. Looks are kind of just the bait on the hook anyways. Don't get me wrong, I know we're all here to try to look better, but... if you don't have substance under the surface, all those good looks won't mean diddly.0 -
It could be or it couldn't be. My sense is that it was an excuse. I read the article and it said she was with a bunch of single ladies for a week in the Caribbean. I think something happened on a Caribbean island and perhaps she strayed.0
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I tried the URL to the article but it's broken. I did some digging and found it. http://www.slate.com/articles/life/dear_prudence/2012/11/
dear_prudence_am_i_too_good_looking_for_my_girlfriend.html
And for those at work and it's blocked, below is the article:
Dear Prudence,
My girlfriend and I have been seeing each other for four months. When we started dating she told me she usually doesn't go for guys as physically attractive as me, which I found odd. She is very cute but not the hottest girl I've dated. Her intelligence, personality, and character are why I've fallen for her. Things have been great until the last two weeks when she started becoming more distant and less affectionate toward me. Last weekend she went with her single girlfriends to the Caribbean for a brief vacation. I barely heard from her the week after she got back, but we both have demanding jobs. I ordered flowers to be delivered to her office. She then called me and said she no longer wants to be in a relationship, and that I’m way more attractive then her previous partners. I asked had I done anything wrong and she replied I've been perfect. But she said while on vacation she barely missed me. She said she fears if we continue, I'll find someone better looking, or worse cheat on her like her last boyfriend. I asked her to reconsider since a weekend of no communication is too short a time to make such a huge decision and she agreed. I feel like I am being dumped based on my looks. I don't want to lose her but I wonder if it’s worth it to get back together if she reconsiders. Do her girlfriends have something do with this? What should I do?
—Attractive Boyfriend
Dear Attractive,
Even though you are gorgeous and attentive and "perfect" it might simply be that this woman is just not that into you. If that's the case, neither her quiet contemplation nor your elaborate bouquets will change her mind. It may be that telling you that you’re too handsome for her is nicer than saying you’re too dull. You’re suspicious that her jealous gal pals, while guzzling pina coladas and other witches brews, helped convince her to break up with you. If your girlfriend dumps you, you’ll have your answer to that if over the next few weeks you find yourself “accidentally” running into her eager friends. Your new love acknowledged that she thinks your appeal to women is going to lead to your cheating on her. If that’s a real fear, then she is one of those people who carry around for easy reference binders labeled “Bad Things That Happened to Me Last Time.” That’s an unattractive trait. It’s true that few men would be uncomfortable finding themselves with the best-looking woman in the room on their arm. But I do think some women would be disconcerted by feeling like a drab peahen compared to a more colorful peacock. Let's say your looks are at the heart of her concern, but she’s willing to try again. You can’t reassure her by permanently wearing a Halloween mask—she has to take the time to learn to trust. But if the girl of your dreams is so distressed by having a great-looking guy be crazy about her, then you may need to be with someone who’s more comfortable with what she sees when she looks in the mirror.
—Prudie
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WTF MFP cut it off? lol. I don't think it was a mistake by the OP. I am FORCED to use an outdated ver. of IE. It messes up tons of websites.0 -
As for the whole thing, it happens. You lack the confidence, the self-doubt grows to the point that it breaks up a relationship.0
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I tried the URL to the article but it's broken. I did some digging and found it. http://www.slate.com/articles/life/dear_prudence/2012/11/
dear_prudence_am_i_too_good_looking_for_my_girlfriend.html
And for those at work and it's blocked, below is the article:
Dear Prudence,
My girlfriend and I have been seeing each other for four months. When we started dating she told me she usually doesn't go for guys as physically attractive as me, which I found odd. She is very cute but not the hottest girl I've dated. Her intelligence, personality, and character are why I've fallen for her. Things have been great until the last two weeks when she started becoming more distant and less affectionate toward me. Last weekend she went with her single girlfriends to the Caribbean for a brief vacation. I barely heard from her the week after she got back, but we both have demanding jobs. I ordered flowers to be delivered to her office. She then called me and said she no longer wants to be in a relationship, and that I’m way more attractive then her previous partners. I asked had I done anything wrong and she replied I've been perfect. But she said while on vacation she barely missed me. She said she fears if we continue, I'll find someone better looking, or worse cheat on her like her last boyfriend. I asked her to reconsider since a weekend of no communication is too short a time to make such a huge decision and she agreed. I feel like I am being dumped based on my looks. I don't want to lose her but I wonder if it’s worth it to get back together if she reconsiders. Do her girlfriends have something do with this? What should I do?
—Attractive Boyfriend
Dear Attractive,
Even though you are gorgeous and attentive and "perfect" it might simply be that this woman is just not that into you. If that's the case, neither her quiet contemplation nor your elaborate bouquets will change her mind. It may be that telling you that you’re too handsome for her is nicer than saying you’re too dull. You’re suspicious that her jealous gal pals, while guzzling pina coladas and other witches brews, helped convince her to break up with you. If your girlfriend dumps you, you’ll have your answer to that if over the next few weeks you find yourself “accidentally” running into her eager friends. Your new love acknowledged that she thinks your appeal to women is going to lead to your cheating on her. If that’s a real fear, then she is one of those people who carry around for easy reference binders labeled “Bad Things That Happened to Me Last Time.” That’s an unattractive trait. It’s true that few men would be uncomfortable finding themselves with the best-looking woman in the room on their arm. But I do think some women would be disconcerted by feeling like a drab peahen compared to a more colorful peacock. Let's say your looks are at the heart of her concern, but she’s willing to try again. You can’t reassure her by permanently wearing a Halloween mask—she has to take the time to learn to trust. But if the girl of your dreams is so distressed by having a great-looking guy be crazy about her, then you may need to be with someone who’s more comfortable with what she sees when she looks in the mirror.
—Prudie
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WTF MFP cut it off? lol. I don't think it was a mistake by the OP. I am FORCED to use an outdated ver. of IE. It messes up tons of websites.
Haha I did post the whole link not sure why it cut off! Thanks for getting the whole thing in there!0 -
I dont think she's into him. He's good looking and boring! It happens!! You can't have everything!! :smokin:0
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Yes it happens. Happened to me actually, one of my ex-bfs always had the fear that I would leave him for someone else better looking and taller than him and even though I tried to tell him that won't happen he still ended it with me because of his insecurities. Some people just can't think why someone would be with them, when they can find someone better. I think it was sad.0
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I dont think she's into him. He's good looking and boring! It happens!! You can't have everything!! :smokin:
I freaking love you Anna! hahahahaha
I have had those thoughts before .. but I wouldn't break up with someone because of it. I often wondered what the marine would see in me given that he is a hottie and completely buff. But .. after going out on some dates with him and hanging out .. he is boring. I wondered how a man that hot and that amazing of a body could be single still .. well, now I know. Perhaps that is what happened with her.0 -
The most unattractive thing a women can posses are childish insecurities. Even though we aren't given a lot of information, "Attractive Boyfriend" makes it sounds like she is loaded with them.
The guy seems absolutely fine, he certainly isn't lacking any confidence. He should find someone who's his equal and not low hanging fruit. Based on my experience with my friends, anytime they go after someones in a lower league (yes, I believe in "leagues"), it never lasts. She might win him over temporarily with her personality or other talents. But, if the attraction isn't there, they have a hard time building that special bond that keeps them together. When I look into my crystal ball, I really don't think this relationship would have lasted much longer anyway.
What I don't understand is how is this guy boring? From what he wrote, I didn't get that impression at all..0 -
What I don't understand is how is this guy boring? From what he wrote, I didn't get that impression at all..
Not sure if you were directing this for me .. I wasn't saying the guy in the article was boring, I was saying the guy I was/am dating is boring.
He sent me a text on my birthday that said ... happy bday J ! Not that I expected anything elaborate from him or even a gift or anything .. but he could have at least verbalized it to me instead of in a text. Or even spelled out all the words .. lol0 -
What I don't understand is how is this guy boring? From what he wrote, I didn't get that impression at all..
Not sure if you were directing this for me .. I wasn't saying the guy in the article was boring, I was saying the guy I was/am dating is boring.
He sent me a text on my birthday that said ... happy bday J ! Not that I expected anything elaborate from him or even a gift or anything .. but he could have at least verbalized it to me instead of in a text. Or even spelled out all the words .. lol
Nope, I was referring to Anna. Which was in reference to "Attractive Boyfriend" in the magazine article.0 -
What I don't understand is how is this guy boring? From what he wrote, I didn't get that impression at all..
This was the giveaway line:But she said while on vacation she barely missed me
When you dont miss someone it's not because of their looks!!! His looks are just an excuse to get out the relationship that isn't doing it for her!!
We may not see eye to eye on this Mike, cos we never do!! :laugh: But just from a male perspective, if you're dating someone for 4 months, still in the swoony, lustful, honeymoon period of a relationship, don't you think you would miss them if you were apart for a week?? I certainly would............0 -
Or even spelled out all the words .. lol
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: This made me chuckle!!
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Or even spelled out all the words .. lol
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: This made me chuckle!!
I know right! Good lord .. try a little man! lol0 -
We may not see eye to eye on this Mike, cos we never do!! :laugh: But just from a male perspective, if you're dating someone for 4 months, still in the swoony, lustful, honeymoon period of a relationship, don't you think you would miss them if you were apart for a week?? I certainly would............
From my experience, that swoony honeymoon period is long gone by the forth month!0 -
Honestly I think the girl was doing the nicest possible version of "it's me....not you".
Blaming it on his looks not only compliments him, but is her ticket to freedom, as it isn't something he can change. I am willing to bet there is something else going on, she isn't into the relationship anymore and this seems like the easiest excuse.
The alternate is she's just really insecure.
Not sure I believe in "leagues" per se, but most couples seem to be generally around the same level of attractiveness. When there is a "mismatch", it is always (in my experience) a beautiful woman with an average man...and no...money is not always the factor.
Not sure what "league" I would be in..but did have someone recently tell me he would never normally approach someone like me and asked "are you one of those girls who doesn't know how hot she is?"
Um yes? I'm too busy falling over 'cause you called me hot and consider me more attractive than yourself?
Even if it was just a line...it has never happened before..and totally worked by the way. Lol. Flattered immensely!0 -
We may not see eye to eye on this Mike, cos we never do!! :laugh: But just from a male perspective, if you're dating someone for 4 months, still in the swoony, lustful, honeymoon period of a relationship, don't you think you would miss them if you were apart for a week?? I certainly would............
From my experience, that swoony honeymoon period is long gone by the forth month!
Awwww, I'm sorry to hear that :flowerforyou:0 -
Meh. Looks are kind of just the bait on the hook anyways. Don't get me wrong, I know we're all here to try to look better, but... if you don't have substance under the surface, all those good looks won't mean diddly.
I would totally hit on you for saying this, but wearing a Yankees shirt is the wrong kind of 'substance' IMO since I'm a Red Sox girl. 
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We may not see eye to eye on this Mike, cos we never do!! :laugh: But just from a male perspective, if you're dating someone for 4 months, still in the swoony, lustful, honeymoon period of a relationship, don't you think you would miss them if you were apart for a week?? I certainly would............
From my experience, that swoony honeymoon period is long gone by the forth month!
If it's gone in less than 4 months, you're dating the wrong people, or you get bored very easily.0 -
We may not see eye to eye on this Mike, cos we never do!! :laugh: But just from a male perspective, if you're dating someone for 4 months, still in the swoony, lustful, honeymoon period of a relationship, don't you think you would miss them if you were apart for a week?? I certainly would............
From my experience, that swoony honeymoon period is long gone by the forth month!
If it's gone in less than 4 months, you're dating the wrong people, or you get bored very easily.
Depends... some people have different ideas of what makes up the "honeymoon" phase. Is it over the first time you pee with the door open? The first time one of you wears sweatpants? When you stop wanting to have sex?
This could be a whole new topic, hahaha!0 -
Meh. Looks are kind of just the bait on the hook anyways. Don't get me wrong, I know we're all here to try to look better, but... if you don't have substance under the surface, all those good looks won't mean diddly. I would totally hit on you for saying this, but wearing a Yankees shirt is the wrong kind of 'substance' IMO since I'm a Red Sox girl.
I like the Yankees.......just sayin.
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I'm with Mike... My honeymoon stages are gone by 4th month. Hmmm.
And I do get bored easily.
It's sad that she felt this way. I had the fear of the other shoe dropping in a past relationship. It brought nothing but anxiety and stress!!! So I can relate to her. Just sad that our fears can rule us in that way.0 -
My favorite advice columnist, Dear Prudence, published a letter from a man. You can read the whole thing here: http://www.slate.com/articles/life/dear_prudence/2012/11/dear_prudence_am_i_too_good_looking_for_my_girlfriend.html
He claims his girlfriend dumped him because he is too good-looking, and that she fears that he will find someone better looking or cheat on her.
Do you think this happens in real life? Or do you think in this situation, it is just an excuse the woman made because she didn't want to tell him the real reason?
Happens to me all the time! Every time I get dumped. . it's for this very reason.. .Sure. .they say it's because I'm too clingy. . or that I smell bad. .or that they don't like the way I fart in church then point at them. . but I KNOW it's just because I'm too damn hot. . bi*ches!0
