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My partner thought he was complimenting me but was in fact the opposite. We was talking about a celebrity and he said your prettier without makeup. I said thank you what about with makeup and he said well she has better more expensive makeup so it looks better. Basically admitting I don’t look as good as her I makeup ( I probably don’t but to hear that from your partner is the worst ) am In overreacting that I was hurt and upset by this? And what should I do.

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no your not, put him in the shed first the night xx

You’re so not overreacting but I know men just don’t know how to word what they want to say sometimes. It comes out sounding so rude but I’m sure that’s not what he meant

Seems like a backhanded compliment- he thinks what he is saying is right- as when you can afford “better” makeup of course you will intentionally look “celeb ready”/ flawless. However he said you’re prettier without makeup and some men don’t like glam Or cakey makeup. So I don’t think he’s trying to sound harsh or be horrible

To be completely honest, I absolutely wouldn't be upset about this at all. He's already told you that you look prettier without make up, so why are you bothered about the with make up part anyway? This is your insecurities that's the issue here, not what he's said.

I can't imagine feeling this insecure and upset by this sort of thing, it sounds exhausting!

@Rebecca I don’t think that comment was really needed. You can clearly tell she’s upset…. I thought this app was to support one another????? 🥱

@Rebecca whilst I agree with your first comment, I think this second one was totally unnecessary! Sounds like you've got an 'insecurity that's an issue' now!

I wouldn't be upset by it, honestly. He gave you a well meaning compliment that you look better without makeup and as men usually say what they mean, he clearly likes you better without makeup. If anything for me that would be a sign to wear makeup less often!