How do you know if you're actually good-looking?

[Anonymous]

How do you know if you're actually good-looking?

Introverted and not really sociable because I'm also shy. When I look in the mirror, I guess my features are okay, but I'm still asking. How do you know, or what are the signals from other people that hint you're handsome/beautiful?

[Sangita93]

When I was a young child, I was beautiful in the eyes of my parents and relatives. During my higher studies, many girls were envy of my look, and many guys were trying to please me, it was boosting my ego of being beautiful. Now I am beautiful in the eyes of my husband – and that is everything for me. External validation – appreciation from family members, relatives and friends - is a common way to know, but, true confidence about look or beauty comes from inner conscious, appreciation of one's own features. Why we need to look beautiful or good looking? – for whom? Most girls realize they are good-looking or beautiful through social feedback, gossips, and receiving frequent compliments. Many girls try to noticing strangers staring to them or smiling, and experiencing privilege service or help from someone and receiving attention regardless of makeup or clothing. I usually feel when any unknown men or women, frequently stare, look, or smile at me in any social functions or get to gather definitely makes me conscious about my look and feel proud, if I receive sincere, specific compliments about my appearance, particularly about my smile, style, or physical features. I generally feel good in what I wear, and people seem to treat me differently or favourably, for my manners and courtesy – not only for my look.

[HollyK21]

If you feel good looking then that’s really all that matters. Why? Because beauty is subjective and we all have different opinions about what good looking is.

[Anonymous]

I have a similar personality. I've always been bad at judging my attractiveness. I had terrible acne and braces for a long time. Now, those issue are fixed, and I've also been going to gym for a long time. Women my age are nicer to me, and I notice significantly more attention. I'm at least better than when I was 10 years ago.

[serious]

When people tell you about your looks and when you look at your own body and your features everyday in front of your mirror.

[bowenw]

You are probably hard on yourself, like many people are.

Ask on GAG in the "How Do I Look" section or send you pics to people you trust for honest feedback.

[exitseven]

my mother always told me. she wouldn't lie.

[Alex-Snow]

Feedback from friends and significant others.