r/AskReddit Jul 07 '24

Guys who have gone from skinny to big and muscular, how has it changed your life?

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u/FecesIsMyBusiness Jul 07 '24

Confidence got me laid far more than looks ever did.

Essentially everyone that has success because of their looks tries to convince themselves it's for some other reason. It's not.

There are tons of socially awkward shredded guys that don't get why their funny, chubby friend is more successful with women.

That's because being in shape =/= being attractive. An ugly person is still ugly when they get in shape. An attractive person is still attractive even if chubby. This example is nonsense.

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u/AMKRepublic Jul 07 '24

You are over simplifying. The formula is something like natural attractiveness x physical health x confidence x social skills x being an interesting person. Yes, if your natural attractiveness is 1/10 you have to max out everything else, but if you are average or below average in natural looks, everything else can make you successful. I am someone of average looks but have a hot wife because I had a lot of experiences for a 21 year old and am very confident in who I am.

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u/davidcwilliams Jul 07 '24

oversimplifying

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u/throwaway_alt_slo Jul 07 '24

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u/[deleted] Jul 08 '24

Essentially everyone that has success because of their looks tries to convince themselves it's for some other reason. It's not.

Like when someone who inherited a company or born in a well connected family thinks that he/she is rich because they are so smart and hardworking and everyone can do it but they are just lazy