I hate my nose and it makes me hate my life even more? (Please read)?

[Anonymous]

Okay so im 16 turning 17 soon and everything i write in this big paragraph is going to just be 100% honest. I dont find myself ugly. I actually think im quite beautiful. I have long brown hair and green eyes. The only thing that makes me absolutely hate myself is my big nose. I dont have a hook nose, or a nose with a bump on it. My nose isn't SUPER bad, but its quite bad to me. Its kind of long and its wide at the tip. I hate how i can't enjoy my life like other girls. By that i mean that i can't or dont "laugh" in front of people, and if i do im always covering my mouth as i laugh. I also dont take pictures because my nose seems to get wider when i smile with my teeth. If im smiling without showing my teeth, my nose looks fine, not small or big, but a little bigger than other girls. Therefore, i dont take photos of my face (i try to avoid them ALL the time) and i dont like laughing or smiling in front of people (which sucks because i love making people laugh and stuff). None of my friends really notice my nose (or maybe they do and dont say anything about it) like even my SUPER honest friends dont say like "omg ur nose is big sorry". The only person that makes fun of it is my younger sister. She makes jokes about how ugly it is and she will say stuff like "atleast i dont have a big nose!" and it seriously hurts my feelings so much. Im making it seem like my nose is the size of africa lol but its not. Its just not the same as every other person I've met. I get super depressed when i see really pretty girls smiling and laughing, and it makes me hate myself even more. I use makeup to contour and it honestly helps a bit, but i still hate smiling and laughing. Im sorry for making this so long. Im just scared that no guy that i like will ever like me back because of the way my nose looks. I've also never talked to anyone about this stuff. So this is my first time really telling anyone. What do you think i should do?

[bellybuttonlint]

It would help if you posted pictures.

But let me tell you a story that may help or hurt you.

I know someone who hated her ears... they were big dumbo ears according to her. She had them tucked about 18 years ago. She was self conscious about them for years and no amount of therapy helped. Kids teased her but her family said she was beautiful the way she was.

She didn't believe it. She tried therapy and it didn't really help all that much. She finally got them done 18 years ago. To this day she does not regret it one bit and I felt it made her a much happier person.

The thing is, I never noticed it until she told me she got them done. I never noticed them before.

You have to think to yourself if you really want your nose done or if your sister is just making stuff up.

I also known a girl who overcame her insecurity and just didn't care about her nose (I never noticed the problem... if you would even call it that).

So it's really up to you and only you.

Don't let anyone else tell you otherwise. If you are going to change yourself think about it for at least a year. Yes, A YEAR. If you are still insecure I would advocate going for her and not worrying about it.

If after a year you have some doubts, then do not go for it. It gives you time to think about your appearance and if you really want to go that route.

Just remember, the key is to make changes that are subtle and makes you happy... not changes that drastically change how you look.

[THE_Godfather]

You have brown hair & green eyes WOW what a plus!
"My nose isn't SUPER bad" enough said. Your WAY too picky & sensitive about it. You're listening to your little sister whom like all siblings will find anything to pick at someone about. She found a nerve with you & continues to pick at it.
Girls flat out nick pick themselves too much. STOP IT!
Enjoy yourself. Nobody is looking at your nose when you laugh. Nobody is looking at a picture & checking out peoples noses.
You're saying it's not the same size as other people. I'll bet they'd kill for brown hair & green eyes.
People come in different sizes. Boobs, butts, legs etc.
You are who you are. Just stop being so sensitive about it.

[mysterygall]

Hi! I don't know what your nose looks like but everyone has that one flaw that they just hate. &just like you, I hated my nose, but soon I got over it! I try to but my main focus on eye makeup or contour my nose. Its helps a lot! Also people tend to tell me I have a pretty smile and maybe talking to your parents about braces could help distract from your nose (if you don't have straight teeth already). Hope I helped!

[Asker]

I have braces actually and i get them off very soon. The thing is my teeth dont show a lot haha so unfortunately it won't distract it :(

[mysterygall]

Lol you sound just like me! I had braces and since my teeth are so small (I think) I felt like my nose was huge! But after braces I SURE you're going to look fine! Braces are the worst! Once you get them off you're gonna smile nonstop! :)

[Christiangirl56]

EVERYONE hates something about themselves.. and almost everyone have gotten comments about it! But just remember.. you gotta love yourself before someone else can love you! Embrace your nose... just think of the people that don't have noses... if that's possible... I think they would die... but you get my point! Love yourself! Hope all goes well, xo

[Foxylovee]

I hate mines too I've been injured millions of times

[Charming27]

Not sure what it costs but there is always plastic surgery to change it. You can research it online I would think.

So what happens when someday a guy finds you attractive and he doesn't care about your nose, he just likes everything about you. Would you still obsess about it? There has got to be something more worthy of your constant thoughts and attention other than your nose. Brothers and sisters always find a way to tease you and make you feel insecure, I wouldn't think much of their opinion.

[Yogue7]

There are guys who like your nose size. You did say you have friends after all. What one person may pick on you about another will adore. Women with all shapes and sizes of nose meet and hook up with others. Now if you're nose was causing health problems like hurting your ability to breath then I would see a doctor about it. Sounds like your a little insecure about it. You just want to hear another person say you have a beautiful nose. You can put a picture on here or message me one. Have you been on a date or had anyone compliment your looks?

[beauch11]

You are young, you will likely grow into it. But you shouldn't hate your life over something like that. I know there is a lot of pressure at your age to look beautiful, but I promise, it's not that big a deal. If you don't eventually grow into it, you can always elect to have it fixed. But I'd wait until you are older to see how it turns out. A lot of girls I know had that or other issues when we were in high school and they grew into be absolutely gorgeous women. Just give it time and if you have confidence in yourself that projects. But being self conscious about it also projects. If you don't think it's a big deal, others likely won't either.

[Phoenix98]

My mother has a big nose yet she looks young enough to be my sister and is quite attractive she hates her nose to calls it the beaker lol. Don't sell yourself short just becuase you don't like it doesn't mean others won't like it you are who you are and look the way you look for a reason.

[icantwait]

If no one but your sister has said anything about it I think you're fine. Friends have a way of pointing this stuff out but not to make fun of. Just like an outside thought.

[kheserthorpe]

In all honesty...

I really barely care about noses. Like it's the least important feature in terms of your attractiveness, imho.

[helpman]

Bal Bal Bah
All I wanna say is some guys r really attracted towards big nosy girl
Just be natural don't think your big nose will ruin your chance. :)

[Calamité]

Meh I think my nose is kinda big too. But I can't really imagine myself with a smaller one.

[Insaan]

I want to see your nose before commenting anything.

[caseybones716]

Let's see what you look like. . . You girls 99% of the time are concerned about the most ridiculous things when it comes to your bodies. You're probably turbo pretty too but you get hung up on something that no guy probably cares about.

[Cuddlekisser]

I only date girls with big noses.