How do you react when someone talks about the things they hate about their body and says they wish they had yours?

[Anonymous]

I hate being in this awkward situation and I end up dissing my body like I mean a lot and tell them how I know they excersis and since I'm not doing that my health is probably shit and other stuff. They're bigger women but trust meee my girls are in shape and It sucks because I also have things I hate about my body and I end up adverstising it to them to make them feel better because they should feel proud of their own bodies but I end up feeling like shit at the end of it, I wanna know how do you guys handle this? Or how would you handle it? Because what I'm doing ain't working

[ThatOneBoy001]

I'm actually scared to take off my shirt at beaches because I get looks that are scary. I was shit about 5 years ago. Also I wear slightly baggy clothing. I have a nice body and I don't like other people looking and staring. And I'm not a show off, I have a negative show off scale

[Asker]

I do that also, I usually wear large clothing because I feel so uncomfortable when people stare

[523206720]

Tell them its okay to not be perfect and imperfect people are more likely to find loyal partners. Don't put yourself down to make them feel better - self-esteem isn't a monopoly that only a small number of people can access.

[Anonymous]

Just tell them that they should just be confident in their own skin. Imagine how the world would be if every women looked the same?

[Anonymous]

I just say thanks.

[Asker]

And if they are really close friends and you want them to feel good?