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Guy Tells Friend He’s Worried About Wedding Photos Because Of Fiancée’s Looks, Regrets It Dearly
We generally choose to date people we are attracted to in one way or another. This might be an initial physical attraction that develops into something more. Or maybe there’s an emotional or intellectual pull that draws us in. It’s safe to say that typically, by the time we commit to someone, we should not only love them but like them too.
A woman was left stunned after she came across text messages between her fiancé and his friend. The thread revealed how he was worried about how she’d look in their upcoming wedding photographs. The two men went into detail, going as far as suggesting the photographer should edit the photos to make her look more attractive. As you can imagine, things didn’t end well.
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With their wedding just around the corner, this was the last thing she expected to find out
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Her fiancé thinks she’s ugly and wants their upcoming wedding pics photoshopped to make her look better
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Some people felt that the woman deserved a lot more than what she was getting
A month later, the woman revealed that there’d been a major development
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Does physical attraction really matter in a relationship?
Someone once sang that if you want to be happy for the rest of your life, you should never make a pretty woman your wife. But not everyone agrees. While “pretty” means different things to different people, many experts say that for a relationship to flourish, there should be some level of attraction.
WebMD defines attraction as a sense of interest, desire, or closeness you feel toward another person, and there are many different types. For example, physical, social, emotional, romantic and task attraction.
“Physical attraction is often the first thing to grab our interest when we are looking for potential partners,” notes verywellmind.com. This initial attraction pushes us to want to get to know the person better.
A 2015 study found that being physically attracted to your partner is linked to greater marriage satisfaction and longevity. But physical attraction alone isn’t enough to keep a couple together long-term. It’s also important that you share similar values, goals, and priorities.
“If partners are not connected in these other realms, their physical attraction might not be able to sustain a more serious relationship,” says clinical psychologist and professor at Yeshiva University, Sabrina Romanoff.
Megan Wildhood writes that she never believed that physical attraction was important, and felt that emotional attraction mattered more. It was only when her marriage fell apart that she realized it might have lasted had there been mutual physical attraction.
“I didn’t realize how important physical attraction is until I realized that there wasn’t any between my ex and me. That was not the only reason for our divorce, but the lack of mutual attraction didn’t help,” explains Wildhood. She goes on to say that physical attraction can be likened to a glue holding a couple together.
“It’s the foundation, it’s that invisible force continuing to propel you and your partner toward each other, the power that keeps you fighting for one another so you don’t walk away after 13 years together as total strangers,” concludes Wildhood.
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Many netizens rallied around the woman and expressed shock at the behavior of her now ex
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Bonesko 3 weeks ago
2 examples. In high school there was a guy that everyone's thought was hot, but he was such a jerk and I couldn't under why everyone swooned over him. To me, he was not attractive at all. Next, I went a blind date with my ex, and when we first met I wasn't physically attracted to him. But as I got to know him, the more attractive he became to me. I loved him and thought he was really cute. We dated for 2 years. Yes, there are basic standards of beauty, but I think how you feel about a person can affect how attractive they are to you. Maybe it's b******t, I dunno. But either way, OPs ex definitely didn't care about her and she's better off without him.
Binky Melnik 3 weeks ago
I’ve said it here so many times I must sound like Apatheist and his impotent whining about the age of posts but the people we love *become* beautiful to us! This is why people with ugly babies think they’re the most beautiful creatures on earth. The first time I laid eyes on one of the great loves of my life, I thought “That’s the most unfortunate-looking men I’ve ever seen.” Within a couple minutes, I was enchanted and in a week I was hopelessly gaga. Unfortunately, there is a startling number of homely men out there who feel they deserve supermodels (I blame their mothers for instilling in ‘em a belief that they’re gorgeous) and who don’t understand that the people we love are beautiful to us. I genuinely hope OP finds a man who loves her like crazy and thinks she’s the most exquisite creatures on earth on earth!
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Bertha Madott 3 weeks ago
In 2026 my DH and I will celebrate our 50th anniversary. He is better looking than me. When we first started dating, we ran into an old friend. Who was SHOCKED at my somewhat understated appearance. Because my soon-to be -DH “usually went out with glamorous girls”. I have good skin for my age, grey hair bifocals, sensible shoes. He still thinks I’m beautiful…
Bubblebee 3 weeks ago
How sad it is that people say such horrible things about/to other people.. I feel so bad for this woman. Nobody deserves this kind of treatment.
Emilu 3 weeks ago
Especially from someone that supposedly loves her! I hope he gets everything he deserves and more.
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Zig Zag Wanderer 3 weeks ago (edited)
I have never understood why people get married 'just because'. Seriously, it's a commitment, not a distraction or a regular lay! If you aren't committed, DON'T DO IT. I've seen so many failed marriages because of this. 'Good enough' isn't good enough!
Tabitha 2 weeks ago (edited)
The first man I ever truly loved (not just a crush, but real love), who also loved me back, wasn’t conventionally attractive at all, if I take a step back, put aside my feelings for him, and think objectively about his appearance. But not one iota of that mattered a d**n to me. In my eyes he was the handsomest, most dashing, most exciting, and sexiest man in the world. No, we didn’t get married, but we didn’t break up badly either, so I he was not just my first true love but also my first mature adult relationship. It became my template for every relationship since, including my eventual marriage. I am so grateful I got to learn what a truly good relationship looked like. Goodness knows my parents were not a good example for me to follow—-and I was on the road to it when I met my first love. Even though it’s been decades since I’ve seen him, I still look back on our time together with happiness that I got to have such a wonderful first true love, and be shown how I should always expect to be treated and valued. I hope your life has been good and always wish you well, Bill. You’re a beautiful man and you deserve the best.
my sox are in flux 2 weeks ago
There's an old saying: "Pretty is as pretty does." Ugly insides will eventually show up on the outside, if you have eyes to see it. Same with beauty. If you are lovely inside, the people with eyes to see that will see and won't see anything else.
Stannous Flouride 2 weeks ago
When you marry/partner up/whatever with someone who fits the stereotype of 'perfect'. attractiveness you will, over time, begin to notice imperfections. When you are with someone of average looks you will find them increasingly beautiful over time.
Beak Hookage 2 weeks ago
I'm fat and prematurely greying and dress badly because I don't care to try and make myself look pretty. One day an old lady came up to me and said "you have such a nice happy smiling face!" And that meant ten times more than random guys ogling me back when I was skinny. "Dave" here is nothing but a coward and a loser. Good riddance to bad rubbish.
marianne eliza 2 weeks ago
If you're engaged to someone who cares more about the wedding than the marriage, run.
Crystalwitch60 3 weeks ago
When will people learn BEAUTY IS ONLY SKIN DEEP FFS the REAl TRUE BEAUTY COMES FROM WITHIN ❤️I hope op is still happy free to be with someone who deserves her !, cos he sure didn’t , im def in my own eyes what id call drop dead gorgeous lmao do I try to be no want to be HELL NO ! I’ve been down that road n all I got was anorexia still recovering from it 20 yrs on , but I’m me im happier with who I really am ! I truely hope op is now ,she’s more beautiful than she knows , and she’s dodged a bloody great nuke xx❤️
Bonesko 3 weeks ago
2 examples. In high school there was a guy that everyone's thought was hot, but he was such a jerk and I couldn't under why everyone swooned over him. To me, he was not attractive at all. Next, I went a blind date with my ex, and when we first met I wasn't physically attracted to him. But as I got to know him, the more attractive he became to me. I loved him and thought he was really cute. We dated for 2 years. Yes, there are basic standards of beauty, but I think how you feel about a person can affect how attractive they are to you. Maybe it's b******t, I dunno. But either way, OPs ex definitely didn't care about her and she's better off without him.
Binky Melnik 3 weeks ago
I’ve said it here so many times I must sound like Apatheist and his impotent whining about the age of posts but the people we love *become* beautiful to us! This is why people with ugly babies think they’re the most beautiful creatures on earth. The first time I laid eyes on one of the great loves of my life, I thought “That’s the most unfortunate-looking men I’ve ever seen.” Within a couple minutes, I was enchanted and in a week I was hopelessly gaga. Unfortunately, there is a startling number of homely men out there who feel they deserve supermodels (I blame their mothers for instilling in ‘em a belief that they’re gorgeous) and who don’t understand that the people we love are beautiful to us. I genuinely hope OP finds a man who loves her like crazy and thinks she’s the most exquisite creatures on earth on earth!
Load More Replies... Bertha Madott 3 weeks ago
In 2026 my DH and I will celebrate our 50th anniversary. He is better looking than me. When we first started dating, we ran into an old friend. Who was SHOCKED at my somewhat understated appearance. Because my soon-to be -DH “usually went out with glamorous girls”. I have good skin for my age, grey hair bifocals, sensible shoes. He still thinks I’m beautiful…
Bubblebee 3 weeks ago
How sad it is that people say such horrible things about/to other people.. I feel so bad for this woman. Nobody deserves this kind of treatment.
Emilu 3 weeks ago
Especially from someone that supposedly loves her! I hope he gets everything he deserves and more.
Load More Replies... Zig Zag Wanderer 3 weeks ago (edited)
I have never understood why people get married 'just because'. Seriously, it's a commitment, not a distraction or a regular lay! If you aren't committed, DON'T DO IT. I've seen so many failed marriages because of this. 'Good enough' isn't good enough!
Tabitha 2 weeks ago (edited)
The first man I ever truly loved (not just a crush, but real love), who also loved me back, wasn’t conventionally attractive at all, if I take a step back, put aside my feelings for him, and think objectively about his appearance. But not one iota of that mattered a d**n to me. In my eyes he was the handsomest, most dashing, most exciting, and sexiest man in the world. No, we didn’t get married, but we didn’t break up badly either, so I he was not just my first true love but also my first mature adult relationship. It became my template for every relationship since, including my eventual marriage. I am so grateful I got to learn what a truly good relationship looked like. Goodness knows my parents were not a good example for me to follow—-and I was on the road to it when I met my first love. Even though it’s been decades since I’ve seen him, I still look back on our time together with happiness that I got to have such a wonderful first true love, and be shown how I should always expect to be treated and valued. I hope your life has been good and always wish you well, Bill. You’re a beautiful man and you deserve the best.
my sox are in flux 2 weeks ago
There's an old saying: "Pretty is as pretty does." Ugly insides will eventually show up on the outside, if you have eyes to see it. Same with beauty. If you are lovely inside, the people with eyes to see that will see and won't see anything else.
Stannous Flouride 2 weeks ago
When you marry/partner up/whatever with someone who fits the stereotype of 'perfect'. attractiveness you will, over time, begin to notice imperfections. When you are with someone of average looks you will find them increasingly beautiful over time.
Beak Hookage 2 weeks ago
I'm fat and prematurely greying and dress badly because I don't care to try and make myself look pretty. One day an old lady came up to me and said "you have such a nice happy smiling face!" And that meant ten times more than random guys ogling me back when I was skinny. "Dave" here is nothing but a coward and a loser. Good riddance to bad rubbish.
marianne eliza 2 weeks ago
If you're engaged to someone who cares more about the wedding than the marriage, run.
Crystalwitch60 3 weeks ago
When will people learn BEAUTY IS ONLY SKIN DEEP FFS the REAl TRUE BEAUTY COMES FROM WITHIN ❤️I hope op is still happy free to be with someone who deserves her !, cos he sure didn’t , im def in my own eyes what id call drop dead gorgeous lmao do I try to be no want to be HELL NO ! I’ve been down that road n all I got was anorexia still recovering from it 20 yrs on , but I’m me im happier with who I really am ! I truely hope op is now ,she’s more beautiful than she knows , and she’s dodged a bloody great nuke xx❤️
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