Boyfriend thinks his ex is prettier than me?

Anonymous
Before my boyfriend and I even got together, I knew what his ex girlfriend looked like. I always thought she was incredibly average looking. She has a decent face, only because there is nothing obviously wrong with it. Everything else about her is average. I don't say this out of jealousy because I thought this FOREVER ago before I even knew him.

However, they are both from a small town where everyone thinks she is the hottest girl ever. I never understood it. Now he is dating me. She started sleeping around a lot after they broke up. One day it accidentally slipped out "I don't understand it, she is so average looking" And everyone was so shocked that I felt that way. I always hear what a beautiful face she has from everyone. Its always like "She is a bitch, but has such a pretty face." Or "what a slut, such a shame because she is so pretty."

He always tells me he loves my hair and that I have a great body and great style. I feel like he never talks about my face. I feel saddened by the whole thing. I always thought I was an alright looking girl. Not perfect by any stretch of the imagination, but I was confident.

Now, I feel like I am the ugly girl that took her spot. It is embarrassing and it makes me sad. I feel like if I cut my hair or stopped working out he would be totally unattracted to me.

How do I deal with this?
Boyfriend thinks his ex is prettier than me?
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