
Originally Posted by
BaneTheBrawler
I think you need to chill for a moment and think about the universe and the people in it.
See, most people aren't hotties. Hot people get lots of press and post lots of photos because that's one of their assets and they're proud of it. So we see a lot about hot people, and it's easy to forget that plain people look good too. Most of us are thoroughly plain. We're not really actively unattractive, but maybe don't photograph well or are overweight or out of shape or whatever. These people still have an appealing facial structure, but for whatever reason don't meet all the criteria most people think of as "hot." I think my looks are plain and I'm really self-conscious about my teeth, but I get compliments relatively often (for a guy) because I carry myself well and have nice hair/beard. And you might think you don't have something like that, but most people do, and that sort of thing doesn't always translate well across photos.
Further, it is important to know how you stand in the universe. You are a mother, a wife, a daughter, a teacher, a friend, a gamer, etc. I would imagine those are some of the more important priorities in your self-identity, yes? None of those things requires great physical beauty. Oh, sure, we'd all like to change some things about ourselves, but would it impact how you went about being any of those things? "I'd be happier." is not a fully thought out answer. Because would you? I know lots of hotties. Many of them are downright unhappy. To use my teeth as an example, having them magically fixed would not make me happier. I would be spared the occasional moment of self-consciousness or regret, but overall it would have little impact on my happiness.
Because, much like money, beyond the "comfortable enough" level, looks stop giving happiness. And also rather like money, part of reaching that threshold is learning to be comfortable with what you have.