Oy Vey!
How this type of topic DOES hit a nerve.
I originally answered in a tongue-in-cheek, sarcastic way.
("I hear ya brother!")
I mean, I DO know the frustration.
... the song "Creep" by Radiohead comes to mind (talk about a homely sort. That lead singer looks like Martin Short vs. a Mack truck... But I bet he's got a "hot babe" by his side)
In the end... to the "enlightened soul", what truly matters is the beauty that one possesses within...
And I must be an acrobat to talk like this and LUST like that.
For me (a "genetically challenged" man when it comes to physical good looks) this has always been a problem.
See, I was always the pretty girl's "best friend"... The one they'd come to, cry on my shoulder about how rotten their boyfriend was to them, say, "Gee, you're such a good friend!" then run back to the "dangerous and exciting" pretty boy that would treat them like shite.
I WAS "Duckie" but I never got the beautiful blonde at the school dance! Damn you John Hughes!!
boo hoo.
Such is life.
Again, "acrobatics" at work here because, as a typical man, physical attraction is what first gets my attention when it comes to the opposite sex.
So, I have in turn not given some women "a chance" because the initial "spark" was not there.
Guilty as charged. I reap what I sow.I get what I choose.
It seems the purpose of this thread was just to "bitch & moan" and not really look for answers or wisdom.
It always amazes me how upset some folks get in this forum over a perfect strangers imperfect comments.
What did Jung say,"...what bothers you about other people is what actually bothers you about yourself... what you have in you that is unresolved"
... and I must be an acrobat to preach like this and get angry like that.
(BTW, DAAFISH,
noticed the rendering on your signature. That is excellent! Is it your work? Good job my friend)