Do women really hate on prettier women, or is this a myth?

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Do you think it's true that women hate on other women who they think are more attractive than themselves, or do you think this might be a myth or propaganda shown by Hollywood and movies? I know some women do who do this, but do you think this is even the majority? If so, why or why not? Do you think this idea might be rooted in sexism/misogyny or something else? Or is it true?

Puppystarfish23 · Accepted Answer

I think some really insecure women do. It's currently happening at my work right now with my girl friends and I'm staying out of it.

All of them are lovely girls but each have flaws like everyone else. I made friends with a girl let's call her 1. 1 is super pretty and all the boys like her and even though she has a boyfriend I think she enjoys the attention.

My other friend girl 2 is also super pretty but lacks a lot of confidence and struggles to trust her boyfriend who is also at work with us because he flirts a lot.

Girl 3 is a really good friend of mine and deep down I know she's a good person she just makes a lot of silly mistakes. She's got a lot of confidence but unfortunately isn't conveniently attractive. She really wants a boyfriend but keeps getting rejected I think this is were she's started getting jealous of girl 1.

Girl 3 apparently over heard girl 1 flirting with girl 2 boyfriend at work. Girl 3 told girl 2 and now her boyfriend is super pissed and girl 1 is basically saying it never happened but bouth girl 3 and 2 hate her now and she is my friend so I don't wanna get involved I just think they've both made something out of nothing because they are jelouse of how beautiful she is

BlueScorpio · Accepted Answer

I think it's natural for some women to compete with one another cause that's how most species are. We all have a certain drive to want to compete in order to be choosen/picked. Men are the same way and even animals are in the animal kingdom. It's an instinct so that you will have the chance to mate and further your genes.

However. It doesn't always have to be for romantic partner. Some women will feel jealous cause of insecurities or because they are constantly compared to another woman. Once she works on those issues, and start loving herself, the hatred of the other woman will go away.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Fuck yes. I work w a shitload of women in the medical field, damn they talk so much shit behind each others back but they act friendly to each other. Women will dump their best friend for a man. Yes some men do that too but I think women are worse. Men know how to be friends. Women fake friendship, but the minute she walks away she will tell you damn she’s always complaining like her job is harder than mine. Women do not support one another as much as you may say you all want equality you don’t actually stand together to achieve that goal. Older, uglier women tend to talk shit about all the hotter, younger looking women who are getting the men’s attention. They’re the ones who complain about how she’s dressed. They don’t attend women’s sporting events to fight for equal pay. I don’t even it’s hating on pretty women all the time women just hate each other a lot.

ohsheeT · Accepted Answer

I know more girls than I know guys I have more girls that are friends real friends than guy friends and the one thing I never understood is why women hated women if I was with a friend and ran into another friend I would have to hear what are you doing hanging out with that b**** she's no good blah blah blah blah blah blah I never understood why they were so jealous of each other and it seems like every single girl that way there have been times though one of the most beautiful experiences I have been around is when I'm with a friend she sees me with that friend they get along with each other they're happy for each other they become almost good friends that's what I love to see that's what I love to be a part of not the b******* of hate and calling each other names because they're jealous I never understood that

Guccigabbana18 · Answer

Yes and no. I think society pits women against each other quite a lot, so it breeds this competitive instinct between women. For younger women, it's to do with who is beautiful, who has the best boyfriend, who is popular, who is smarter and does well in school. Most of it is looks.

For older women, it's how much money you/your husband makes, how accomplished your children are, etc.

But I definitely have seen women have this competitiveness between each other, and I think society plays a big part in it. It makes us insecure and pushes us to make upwards comparisons, so we always want to be prettier or better than the next woman.

dustybiker · Answer

Not for looks really. I mean you will always get a few of them, but that is more based in insecurity than true hate.

I think it’s more behavior of some woman who know they are beautiful that have that whole “I am worthier” attitude.

Beautiful woman who are grounded and loving are less likely to be hated on.

RolandCuthbert · Answer

That's not a good photo. Sophia Loren is easily one of the most beautiful women of all time.

She said she was looking at Jayne Mansfeld because she swore those breasts were going to explode all over the table.

Sophia ain't jealous of anyone. Not even at 87 years old.

Do women really hate on prettier women, or is this a myth?

pearlypink22 · Answer

definitely true. women are very jealous and competitive so it happens that they are threatened when a better looking woman is in the picture. i mean, have you ever seen the kind, lovely comments on a ugly/overweight woman’s post and the backhanded, sarcastic and/or straight up insulting comments on actually good looking/skinny women's post?

this all comes from a subconscious competition that has been engrained in women since almost forever, unfortunately.

bubblegunnn · Answer

Nah sist.. i got many of my besties and friends that i think prettier than me, but i dont hate them because of they r looks prettier than me lol thats silly if i only hate girls by their looks..

Unless they are acted annoying and makes me uncomfortable for what they did.. and they are toxic in my life, sure i dont like them

Guy13 · Answer

There is always competition and we use that competitive Nature. I know how to pent a woman against another using their Nature. Hell, I've done that at the same time in the same place. I was not "planning" to take 3 girls to dinner.- I also did not know that they were competing for me until just before the let's get some Prime Rib with this...

Pinay_ako · Answer

I don’t hate! I just ask where did they get their hair done or their outfit from? Make them my inspiration… when you hate, it shows and envy is misery’s ugly sister 😂.

melanieeeB · Answer

Generally insecure women do, but there are also enough women who support each other and lift each other up, there is enough room for all of us too shine.

Jackblue · Answer

Female sociopaths are extremely misogynistic. Since sociopaths consider themselves to be Gods you can't really say that it is based on self-hatred. Therefore I think that some women clearly view all women other than themselves as worthless. Men get more violent in our jealousy, but at the same time we have a greater sense of tribalism than women. We are only jealous to the point of hatred of handsomer men when we are unable to relate to them, or are competeting for the same woman.

watercolor_lions · Answer

I don't hate prettier women. It'd be preferable they be nice though. If not, then their beauty isn't really acknowledgable :/

Snsl153 · Answer

Yes. And no. It depends. Many people are just plain toxic, and they're the ones who usually do hate others simply because they perceive those others to be in some sense better than they are. It stems from feelings of inadequacy and insecurity.

jennifer_bloom · Answer

I’m neutral about good looking women, if they are nice, I appreciate them more than others because they are not snobs and if they use their beauty to get unfair attention while living an immoral life, than I dislike them.

SeriouslyFunny00 · Answer

I think it'll depend if a woman loves herself. I do think that if you love yourself, you will also avoid insecurity and gain confidence in who you are, even embracing your flaws.

Anonymous · Answer

No it's true. But everything is relative. For example on this site it's girls against guys. So women have vested interest in sticking together and supporting each other. But throw an actual attractive guy between them that they both want and those two females will try to decimate eachother. 🤣🤣🤣

MikeInHawaii · Answer

Sophia Loren and Jayne Mansfield were actually good friends. Sophia Loren gets asked about that picture all the time and says she thought Jayne was going to spill out of that dress.

Marshymallow · Answer

It does happen with people who are insecure. I don’t have time to hate on petty things so I’d say no for me

FilmGuy93 · Answer

Let me answer your question like this; it seems to happen often enough that if women don’t actually hate each other, I officially suck at understanding women.

MrsTurkleton · Answer

No, in general, it’s not true.  It does happen, but it’s trait of insecure, toxic people

petitedollbabee · Answer

Hate on them? No. Envy them sometimes? Yes. But definitely do not hate them.

RedStiletto88 · Answer

No it’s real. Women can be very jealous and competitive.

Phoenix98 · Answer

Not all of them but the ones who do in my experience are often just bitches or insecure.

Fireguy17 · Answer

I think there is something to it. They want to be the center of attention and don't like sharing the spotlight.

JosyJosy · Answer

It's not a myth. Some are just insecure and/or jealous when they see someone they conclude that someone is prettier than them.

Anonymous · Answer

I hope it's not the majority! I don't, but I'm already decently pretty. I have three female friends, and none of them hate on prettier women either, so far as I'm aware.

ALPHABLACK · Answer

Everyone hatee everyone  Learn to live with that

Rockstarrrrr · Answer

Well definitely not as much as people say it... Most girls i see actually hand out compliments to other attractive girls

fonduegirl · Answer

Not necessarily, no. Prettier women acting like pick me bitches? Yeah, even I hate those.

Babygirl_S · Answer

It's a myth though everyone dislikes narcissists who seek attention. Humble and good-looking people are liked by all.

AsaKyo · Answer

I'm actually intimidated by extremely beautiful women, not jealous

TroyDT · Answer

Some do. Maybe most. Same with men of better looking or more successful guys. Envy.

Subarugirl · Answer

Some people might, men and woman have been known to do it.

despiteful · Answer

Some of them might but not everyone. I wouldn’t hate on another female entirely because I thought she was prettier than me

888theGreat · Answer

Women brag on other women to their face and then destroy them in private

Anonymous · Answer

Unfortunately, yes. The only way around it is to be super sweet at all times, and bend over backward to make less beautiful women feel better about themselves. Often even that does not work. It is the downside of beauty.

Fuentes · Answer

People have bitch tendencies

BLP11520 · Answer

I have seen it my whole life, I have seen pretty ladies passed up for jobs by envious women.

chinitagold · Answer

I could never I'm bi as hell and I love me a pretty girl I'm not the type to hate

Blackcosmo · Answer

Maybe some do but just the jealous ones.

sheenagwapa · Answer

no we don't. i don't.

slatyb · Answer

That’s tabloid news, not typical behavior.

Aerolyn · Answer

It's called being envious

Texaskid1 · Answer

Yes it is all true.

FunkyMonkee · Answer

Hate ON? How does THAT work?

alina177 · Answer

Yes i did when i was below 12

Anonymous · Answer

Not all, but some do for sure.

Anonymous · Answer

It is true, and men do the same thing.

Anonymous · Answer

They really do

Pink2000 · Answer

Absolutely.

BlckGrl · Answer

Sometimes

SAMI_DABBAB · Answer

Not a myth at all

duttyjamagyal · Answer

Not me

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