Why have I started to notice flaws in my partners appearance?

[Anonymous]

I've been with my girlfriend since 2018. Recently i can't stop myself from finding flaws in her appearance. When i look her in her eyes i focus on the wrinkles around them. When she is getting changed or in a swimsuit i notice the cellulite on her legs.

These aren't new features either from age. She had them when we met but i haven't noticed or focused on them until now. I can't get them out of my head.

I'm aware this makes me look so shallow and obviously i would never tell her about them. I'm just wondering if there is a psychological reason why i would start doing this.

[Arivor]

So, you have started to notice you partners flaws in their appearance... Interesting use of the word partner in combination with girlfriend... You have been with her since (OMG) 2018, and you are finally taking off your rose colored glasses and stating to see that she is human after all. Dude, I've been married since 1992 and guess what we are both human and (OMG) are not perfect! Get over it and yes, that is highly shallow minded of you! Hey, guess what she has begun to notice about you!