Is it normal to take what people say too seriously?

I have a habit of taking what people say about me wayyy too seriously and dwelling on it for a long time. For example my ex said I had ugly thighs and needed to do something about them. He was deployed at the time and asked me to send pictures of myself,- nothing inappropriate, just pictures. I wore a shirt he bought me and some nice, correctly fitting, stylish, jeans and that was his only comment. After that all he could do was complain about my appearance,- from Iraq. I ended up dumping him, but I still can't stand looking at my thighs. I notice everything 'wrong' with them even though I know I have worse looking aspects of my appearance to worry about. (Trust me, they've been pointed out as well.) Summer promises to be super hot this year, and I'd like to wear shorts,- but I can't help but feel like I'd just gross everybody around me out. Is it normal to hang on to stuff like this -this- seriously?

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  • peterr

    I would like to get between your thighs. I would lick your cunt forever. Every day.

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  • kit-kat-bar

    I always thought it was gross when people would wear shorts and they had ugly legs, but I admired their confidence. Start working out, and a lot of guys like thick girls, that guy is an idiot too, don't let mean people get the best of you, or the next thing that they tell you is that you dont have enough confidence, and you dont want that do you?

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  • emilydoll

    If he was deployed he probably just told you that so you would feel insecure enough not cheat on him while he was overseas duh. Your thighs are fine.

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  • honeydew

    I don't blame you for being insecure about it after what he said. But wow is he a jerk! Glad you had the sense to dump him! It seems you're a smart girl and one who knows you don't deserve that. So put on a skirt or shorts this summer and wear them proudly. Often there's a specific style to suit every body type. Be happy in your own body and don't worry about what others may think. Believe me, not all guys think like your ex...

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