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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I tend to avoid pretty parents who are pretty in that particular manicured way that means they work hard at it.  A combination of assuming they won’t want to talk to me and lingering middle school life lessons.  If they go out of their way to talk to me, I’ll definitely still be friendly but I’m more likely to strike up a conversation with an un-made-up, slightly schlubby looking mom on the playground.[/quote]

I love that you brought up middle school trauma. I have the same history, extending into HS. For me, I know I have an implicit bias against well groomed, good looking women in that I assume they won’t like me or be interested in being friends with me. And 98% of the time I’m right, but every once in awhile a pretty, fashionable woman will continue seeking me out, and I’m always a bit guarded and skeptical.

But yes it’s clear that pretty, looks-oriented women are *typically* only interested in being friends with women like them. And honest, they probably have more shallow interests in common, like discussing their purse brands and which Botox doctor they use. [/quote]

I dunno - I love Botox and people of all shapes and sizes. I only discuss Botox with interested parties though. Feels like. a lot of people on this thread are filtering out for looks, but a lot of filtering  out for good looks. [/quote]

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