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In reply to the discussion: "I've started telling my daughters I'm beautiful" [View all]MadrasT
(7,237 posts)27. Citing a few "facts"
and wrapping a narrative fairy tale around them is not "science."
Hilarious, though.
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there have been plenty of times during history when heavy women were considered sexy
liberal_at_heart
Nov 2012
#9
But the point of the article is about how women view themselves, despite society
ehrnst
Nov 2012
#37
Oh, it's funny how money seems to make up for a lack of looks with some people.
Arugula Latte
Nov 2012
#52
Yes, but this article is about the way the women should be shown to see themselves
ehrnst
Nov 2012
#36
I get what you're saying about evolution (while missing the point of the piece), but
Arugula Latte
Nov 2012
#51
The problem with this theory is that there's no universal standard for beauty
Major Nikon
Nov 2012
#63
I embrace my age. It took me a long time to get here. Every night I go to bed I pray
southernyankeebelle
Nov 2012
#19
Oh yes it is especially the way things are today. I watched the Housewives shows and you
southernyankeebelle
Nov 2012
#45
You are just like my husband. I'm lucky because he is 7 yrs young than I. I love him
southernyankeebelle
Nov 2012
#44
Well I have a husband who has gotten better looking with age. I tell him always how
southernyankeebelle
Nov 2012
#46
You know we all need to feel appreciated. Your husband is lucky and he is lucky to have
southernyankeebelle
Nov 2012
#64