Posted by Dinah on December 24, 2003, at 19:44:23
In reply to I'm awful but...., posted by Karen_kay on December 24, 2003, at 15:19:43
I chose my husband in high school. He was smart and funny, but not the most gorgeous guy in school. He was a bit overweight, his complexion was teen-agey, and the seventies hairstyles and clothes didn't suit him. I was not a beauty, but I had a terrific body and nice beautifully tanned skin. We were probably equal in dating desirability I guess, because everyone liked his personality so much.
Now twentyfive years later, he is really attractive. His complexion cleared, he slimmed down, and his thick wavy hair would be the envy of any woman. While I gained weight which did not suit my face *at all*, and I lost my best asset, my nice well proportioned body. Even my skin grew moles and skin flaps. Anyone looking at us now would wonder what on earth he married me for. He could do a heck of a lot better.
Fortunately, I think he still sees me as I was back then. And fortunately, I see him as he is now. :) Which is mainly important to me because my son was lucky enough to inherit his looks and hair.
On the other hand, his outgoing, friendly, and humorous personality hid some qualities that cause me a great deal of grief. No one of course looking at our pictures would see that.
So you can't really tell what's going on from photos.
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