#Also i have never experienced male attention that felt validating/good and not vaguely threatening

[amarenacherriezzz]

I used to crave validation so bad when i was younger, especially from men, because i felt ugly and unlovable and unworthy. I'm so glad I'm growing out of that mindset and am finally treating myself the way i should have from the start. Let's be honest, there is no amount of love another person can pour into you that will ever feel like enough if you keep constantly draining your cup by hating yourself. Nowadays outside validation just feels like a little extra boost.