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I Don’t Care if You Think I’m Pretty
If a picture is worth a thousand words, here they are.
My woeful lack of luck in finding a romantic partner has been well documented. I haven’t had a boyfriend since I became single almost two and a half years ago. I haven't been on a date in four months.
My entire perspective on my singlehood was put into place with less than ten words said to me by a stranger.
I posted a picture on social media a few days ago. A follower made a comment that I think finally answers the question as to why I’m still single. The only thing the man said about the picture was, “You’re beautiful! Yet, you’re having so much trouble dating???” It was both a statement and a question.
Forget the fact that in the picture I’m standing next to Mark Kelly, NASA astronaut, Navy combat veteran, husband of former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, and future member of the United States Senate.
Forget that I was at an invitation-only event because I work tirelessly on his campaign. Forget that the picture encapsulated what I stand for, believe in and am proud of inside myself.
Forget that I’m passionate, intelligent, kind, loving, empathetic, funny, and giving and want so much for someone to see that. No, he tells me I’m beautiful.
