How To Be Attractive
Even If You’re An Ugly Guy
Some people are born ugly. That’s not a personal judgment — it’s the truth.
The people society deem as attractive get more job opportunities, shorter criminal sentences, and more passive interest from others.
Less attractive people are often judged harshly and struggle to attract the people they want. Some guys can’t get sexual partners, making them “involuntarily celibate” or “incels” as they’re called online.
If you’re an “ugly guy”, I’m not here to downplay the reality. Physical appearance matters in the real world. And yes, it fucking sucks that you got the shit end of the genetic lottery.
I am here to argue that you CAN and SHOULD do something about it. There’s no other option if you want to build a happy life with fulfilling relationships.
The need for intimacy and companionship are hard-coded into your biology. You can try to ignore it or choose to be voluntarily celibate, but I’ve just never seen that be a viable long-term solution.
A lack of human connection causes constant suffering. Social isolation is torturous. It makes you bitter, resentful, angry, and even violent towards others or yourself.
Being ugly is not a social death sentence. I’ve personally watched countless ugly men attract women that society deems beautiful.
These are men who stand under 5’5”. Men who were previously 50 or even 100+ pounds overweight. Or guys who were born with asymmetrical faces, bad skin, wide-spaced eyes, genes that made them bald in their 20s, and the dreaded weak chins.
You can also find plenty of examples of successful “unattractive” men in the public eye who date attractive women. Hell, you can walk through a busy city center and see it for yourself.
So how have these men accomplished the so-called impossible?
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Why Some Ugly Guys Make It And Some Don’t
These men accepted that something needed to change. They knew it wasn’t going to be easy and they started with an uphill battle.
They knew they weren’t going to change what women have biologically responded to for thousands of years. They also understood that most of the time, men need to take the lead in courtship.
So instead, they committed to changing themselves and their behavior.
They worked their asses off to become more attractive despite their genetics, both physically and mentally. And they put themselves out there regularly to gain invaluable experience.
They didn’t mope around and complain about being a victim. They didn’t spew misogynistic hate via internet forums for days on end.
Because again, there was no other solution to attain the connections they desired.
Those men used their energy to make forward progress in the real world. And THAT’S the difference between ugly guys who succeed and ugly guys who are destined to be forever alone.
To make these changes, it starts by shifting your mindset.
Release The (Unfounded) Anger
You will struggle to attract women If you’re vehemently angry at them. Angry dudes scare the shit out of women, for good reason.
If you’re trying to meet women while filled with resentment, you’ll often assume the worst about them. Therefore, how could you be excited to connect with them?
Then you’ll behave in ways that subconsciously communicate your true feelings to women. It creates a cycle where women don’t respond to you because you’re angry, you get angrier, and then you face even more rejections.
I find that anger usually stems from two points:
- You feel slighted that you have to put in extra work just to be given a chance when other men don’t.
- You hate that women can’t look past your looks to see everything else you could offer.
I want to show you why that anger is unfounded and why you should let go of it.
First, while some extremely attractive guys get random attention, the majority of guys aren’t swarmed by women. In fact, “average” looking men have to go through the same proactive growth process as you to cultivate the romantic lives they want.
I’m just an average joe myself. Actually, I’m shorter than the average guy. I was overweight for the first 20 years of my life and I was always a nerd (before it was kind of cool).
Women never threw themselves at me. I was never the popular guy. Nobody looked at my chubby belly, crooked ass teeth, and thick-framed glasses and said, “Damn, I want a piece of that.”
I worked really damn hard on myself and had to gain a tremendous amount of real-world experience. You’re not alone and in fact, you are the norm.
Second, you’re being a hypocrite because I’m sure you don’t pursue women you find physically unappealing, either. That’s because you don’t choose who you’re attracted to, you feel it.
If you’re so lonely and just want romantic connection, why don’t you date a woman who’s not traditionally attractive? They don’t get as much male attention and I’m confident you could find plenty of women who’d be open to seeing you.
The truth is that you won’t because you don’t desire them…and that doesn’t make you a bad person. It makes you human. So you have no grounds to be pissed off when some women respond the same way.
The great thing is, you can make yourself infinitely more appealing in a multitude of ways. Just like a woman can get in shape and wear sexy clothes, I’m sure you have a lot you can improve as well.
But you need to stop expecting hot women to throw themselves at you without any work and you may need to lower your standards, at least for now.
Temporarily Lower Your Standards, A Little
Men with little dating experience often idolize the hottest women.
They put beauty on the highest pedestal. They obsess over Instagram models. They talk about wanting the most gorgeous girls at their school.
The problem is that the more attractive a woman is, the more male competition she has gunning for her. So she has more options and can be more selective.
If you want consistent opportunities with these women, you have to stand out amongst other men. It’s actually not that hard in the grand scheme of things, but if you’re new to this — you’ll have to put the work in.
Self-improvement and social skill development are the same as learning anything else. You can’t compete against veteran pool players without developing your abilities and getting enough practice.
This frustrates a lot of ugly guys. They see all the progress they need to make before they can see romantic success and it feels pointless.
There’s an easy solution, though…you temper your expectations for the time being.
I’m not telling you to pursue women you don’t find physically attractive. I’m suggesting you date women that you find attractive enough.
Pursue women that may not be the most beautiful creature you’ve ever seen, but you still find attractive and sexually desirable. Physical looks can be your first screening tool but you should still give these women a shot.
These women will be much more open to connecting with you. And as you grow and gain experience, you can start pursuing more in-demand women, if you so choose.
Make The Best Of What You Were Born With
While your physical appearance does influence how desirable you are to women, it’s something you can drastically improve.
Most guys I meet who complain about being “too ugly” neglect their hygiene, grooming, fashion, and fitness. They expect women to want them despite them being unhealthy and not put together.
I busted my ass to make myself look more attractive.
I ditched my $5 glasses and got contacts. I changed my diet and worked out to lose over 70 pounds. I read r/malefashionadvice and learned how to dress well after years of wearing cheap, baggy discount store clothing.
I used Invisalign for over two years to fix my teeth. I stick to a strict unibrow-fighting regimen. I ditched my mom’s haircuts (she was a retired hairdresser) to invest in getting a stylish, modern haircut from a well-rated salon.
If you’ve got acne, see a dermatologist and get a product like Accutane to clear up your skin. If you’re skinny and pale, get some sun and start adding muscle.
You don’t immediately need all of these things to start attracting people. But each piece you add just continues to make you a more polished and refined man.
Every single guy I’ve seen put in the work becomes attractive enough to date the women they want. Because that’s what you don’t realize…
You don’t have to become super hot, you just have to get to a base level of “put togetherness”. From there, there are many other factors that make a man attractive…which are all under your control.
Increase Your Desirability In Other Ways
Crafty “ugly guys” have found ways to build their attractiveness for thousands of years. They know women fall for guys for lots of reasons.
Women desire men with…
- Self-confidence. Practice being assertive and a leader. Become more outspoken and expressive. Set your boundaries and don’t be a pushover. Work your way up towards talking to lots of people and desensitize yourself to social anxiety. Get comfortable flirting and showing your sexual interest.
- High status or wealth. Build new friendships and expand your social circle. Host parties or events. Become well-known in some local scenes or clubs. Work your way up in your career and keep applying for better jobs.
- A sense of humor. Take an improv class and develop your wit. Indulge in your style of humor when talking to women, not just with your friends. Practice your fun storytelling abilities.
- Strong non-verbal communication. Improve the quality and strength of your voice. Become comfortable with giving great eye contact. Display really confident body language from the moment you walk into a room.
On top of all this, you need to hone the practical skills necessary to connect with others. Connections are all about emotions and if you can make a woman feel great around you, she’ll start to desire you in her life.
That means you need to get the fuck in the real world and start talking to more people. Improving your presence, social skills, anxiety levels, self-doubt, and charisma requires hands-on experience.
Eleven years ago, I was terrified of new social situations. I didn’t know how to express myself or keep people engaged. I performed and used fake, rehearsed lines.
But I put myself out there…a lot! Over time, I got infinitely more comfortable and charismatic. I saw people react to me like never before. I received active interest from women before I even showed interest in them.
Nowadays, I feel like I can talk to almost anyone, anywhere and there’s a great chance we’ll connect.
Challenge Your Biases About Women
I understand you’ve probably heard some variation of all this advice but you don’t take it to heart. If you’re like most “incel” guys I talk to, you have the toxic belief that:
Women will never truly love or desire an ugly guy. They’ll only stay with them for money, status, or the external things they offer. They will never have an active sex life with those men. And women will always be waiting to cheat when a hotter guy comes around or the gravy train runs dry.
I know for a fact that’s bullshit. I know countless couples who shatter these false beliefs.
I used to coach with a guy who was overweight and dated numerous beautiful women. My ultra-nerdy, 5’6” friend found a cute cosplayer to go to conventions with and she actively flirts with him all the time.
Even my house painter is a balding, rough-looking guy with a gorgeous wife half his age and they can’t stop popping out babies.
Some women will only chase hot “chads”, even if those guys have no moral character. Many women with integrity, however, will look past the physical appearance and get excited to sleep with a quality man.
As for the money argument…yes, there are gold-digging women who use men for their wealth. But there are also amazing women who seek genuine connection.
I’m not saying money isn’t a factor in some relationships. Women still often want some semblance of stability in a long-term partner and especially for future children. For many, though, that’s not their primary drive or what makes them want to be with someone.
But you’ll never believe how compassionate women can be until you experience it for yourself. If you ever want to change, you need to see how a woman can actually desire and love you. Just for your personality and not the money you provide her.
You do that by not making yourself out to be an ATM from the start. You don’t use your clout to attract women. You don’t shower them with gifts or vacations to get them to stay with you.
You offer YOURSELF. Then you choose women who actually respect and invest in you long-term without needing you to spoil them.
Someone can’t use you unless you let them.
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Which Path Will You Take?
You have two paths right now…
You can keep imposing self-limiting beliefs. You can keep making excuses to not take action. You can keep finding reasons why other “ugly guys” are anomalies and in relationships based on lies.
And I guarantee that you’ll keep being lonely.
OR you can actually make the changes necessary to see how your looks won’t stop you from experiencing a passionate romantic life.
In the meantime, I’ll keep watching the “ugly guys” I help *magically* date beautiful women.
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