These negative comments about bodies and faces permeate society and could lead to some tough talks with friends
Hi Ugly,
How do I respond to my friends when they criticize their bodies, faces, skin?
One friend frequently complains about her weight. It would feel preachy to tell her that she’s supporting the beauty industrial complex and reinforcing a status quo that keeps women fixated on their physical appearance. But saying, “You’re beautiful!” feels shallow. Another friend told me she needs to get more Botox soon because she hates the lines in her forehead. I told her (honestly) that I don’t see any lines, but she blew me off, saying it was the wrong lighting and I was being too generous.
How do I navigate these conversations?
