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The One Thing That Makes Anyone Inherently Attractive
It’s not a whole list. It’s one simple thing. And it’s easy.
We’ve been sold a sham idea of what’s attractive. As a woman, I’ve been led to believe that being attractive means having my hair done and face on. For men, it’s chiseled muscles and a full head of hair.
We’re supposed to be mysterious and alluring. Stand-offish enough for people to want more but not closed off. I’m not a fan. I’m not buying into it anymore and you shouldn’t either.
There’s a better way to be attractive. The best part is that it doesn’t have a damn thing to do with symmetry, weight, height, or what kind of car you drive.
It’s being joyful. I don’t mean simply being a happy person. Happy is hard for some people. Depression is a real damn thing and it’s excruciating. It doesn’t mean that people who suffer from depression are condemned to a life of unattractiveness.
Joyful is different. It’s fun. It’s frivolous. It’s a game-changer. And by joyful, I mean unapologetically finding joy wherever you can. Go deep.
When my boyfriend and I started dating. I told him how I was laying by the pool reading when I saw a baby…
