6 Pitfalls of Being a Beautiful Woman
And how to avoid them
Beauty is a beautiful thing, but like every other blessing and resource, if not managed well, it could become a nuisance. So I’ve taken time to highlight some of the pitfalls of being a beautiful woman.
1. You easily attract lovers… and haters
Everybody likes good things, so people will like you on sight, even if they may not show it or say it. However, this includes both the right and wrong kinds of people. It is your job to choose whom you entertain. Try to entertain all your admirers, and you will have no time for yourself.
On the flip side, you will meet people who dislike you at first sight for the very reason that you are very beautiful. Some people will be jealous of you, and some will be ticked off when you do not fit their expectations.
2. You are spoiled for choice
The paradox of choice is that when presented with many options, you will likely end up choosing nothing or something unsatisfactory.
Pretty woman, you have men (and women) flocking around you. So spoilt for choice will you be, and you may find yourself confused and wishing you didn’t have so many options. You may even choose to explore all your options. Careful.
Eventually, you may choose to settle with one—one of the biggest decisions of your life. Please choose wisely. Many options does not mean many good options.
3. You have a harder time accepting aging.
Aging is inevitable, and nobody wants to age. But a beautiful woman has a harder time dealing with aging. This is evidenced by the increased patronage of cosmetic procedures and the ever-growing beauty industry.
However, accepting this natural process makes life easier. So as you take care of your skin and maintain beauty, embrace yourself through every phase that you reach.
It is a blessing to grow old, and not all will experience this. Do not let something as fleeting as youth rub off your shine. Moreover, know that you are always beautiful!
4. You are at a high risk of entitlement
People will literally say to you, “You’re too beautiful to be doing blah blah blah.” Woe betide you if you believe this, because then you will be one step closer to delusional entitlement.
This is life, and sadly, you are not too beautiful for whatever it throws at you. You literally had no hand in the way you look (naturally), so other people do not owe you for your beauty. Although they sometimes cannot help but appreciate it (wink).
Your beauty attracts privileges. Lucky you! Utilize the privileges, and do not despise those without. These privileges are not your rights, so be grateful for them.
5. You are very likely to fall into obsession
Look at you! See how beautiful you are! You see it, you hear it, and you know it. But it is easy to fall prey to yourself. Many a beautiful women have obsessed over their beauty to the point of harming themselves. Do not let you be your undoing.
If I do say so, do not let other people obsess over your beauty; better yet, do not let their obsession consume you, because you just may find yourself living their obsession.
There is an interesting story of a scientist, Aylmer, who obsessed over a little birthmark on his wife’s left cheek so badly that he began experimenting for a cure. At last, he concocted the right potion, and after she drank it, he realized the birthmark was linked to her life. However, it was too late.
Nobody is perfect. Everybody wishes they could change something about their physique, but the happiest people are those who have accepted themselves as they are.
6. You have to be humbler than normal
This is more of an advice than a pitfall.
The more you have, the humbler you should be. This rule applies to both beauty and riches. It is one way to make your life easier. You already have it! So what are you fussing about?
Humility means being content and secure. Being humble helps you appreciate other people, which in turn earns you more admiration. People are happier to know you when you are not full of yourself, and you have more room for growth. Besides, there is more to life than a pretty face.
