This little factoid adds a layer of difficulty for some of my friends, but the unresponsiveness and awkwardness isn’t unique to beautiful people.

Almost anyone who has spent time online dating knows the disappointment is inherent in the process.

My eye color isn’t interesting, and my hair is always feral.

I’m not ugly, but I don’t have much beauty privilege (and make no mistake, beauty privilege yields tangible rewards). “I don’t have to.” [Go ahead, ladies, make the first move.

If nothing else, she’ll admire the fact that you took the time to “get to know” her.

I have pock-marked skin, hooded eyes, and a bulbous nose.