When you are in a good relationship, it’s always nice because there is someone who always makes you feel beautiful. While this applies to your inner beauty, girls have a right to embrace their outer beauty as well. Of course, when you’re not in a relationship, it’s a little harder to believe in the reinforcement of what’s outside.

As girlfriends we compliment how we look, and while we appreciate each other’s support because it’s truthful, sometimes it does make a difference coming from a guy, especially when it’s genuine. This is not a rehearsed line, nor a one-time deal because you’re all dressed-up. It’s that feeling you just know (with or without words) that he thinks you are the most beautiful.

I’m not one to get dolled up, funny enough with all my dresses. The closest thing to trying would be dressing more professionally on Mondays because of my TA class. But when I “dress-up” with friends, it involves me putting on a dress and maybe some lip gloss. If you’re really lucky, heels. You’re not going to see me bust out make-up or anything. I just want to have fun and enjoy my time, and I’m just not in the mood to impress (nor do I want to be impressed).

I guess I just want to be liked for who I am, not someone I am that night. Because when you’re lucky, there is someone who finds you so beautiful, without the cover of fancy clothes and make-up. Just you in your own skin.

I kind of miss knowing that.