What is true beauty to you?

I agree with you. It's important that the friends we have have a beautiful personality. One that we can trust and count on. We should as well strive to be that way to with our friends.

I wholeheartedly agree with you. It is really sad how much we are bombarded with the supposed importance of physical appearance. It is literally everywhere. When we turn on the tv, when we go shopping at the store. Everything seems to focus on the physical appearance. That it's causing so many people to have distorted view of what matters most. All the qualities that you mentioned are what we should be looking for in friends and individuals. Especially the youth in schools. There is so much bullying and abuse that it's causing young ones so many hardships.

I too hope that your soon doesn't experience bullying. If I were you though I would keep a close eye out for him, keep the lines of communication open so that you both will be able to talk about anything that is happening at school. I know my husband and I have talked about our daughter and when she gets older how we will do all that we can to help her with any problems she's having at school. I don't want my daughter to be bullied at all. Some joking and teasing here and there may be ok. But when it is consistent then it becomes a huge problem.And I won't have it. I don't want my daughter to have any problems with thinking that taking her life is better than being at school surrounded by kids who bully her. So I plan on working hard to keep our lines of communication open so that she knows I will listen to her and not take things lightly. If she feels she needs to go to a different school,etc then I will do what is necessary to make it happen. There are two many beautiful young people out there who are taken their lives because of bullies.

I also agree with you. I worry about how my son will be affected by bullies or any societal pressures as he gets older and becomes more aware of more complex emotions. He has special needs, a serious allergy, some asthma, and diabetes so I hope and pray that he won't experience too much teasing but I know it's bound to happen sometimes. I also have a physical illness that affects my appearance and strength and it's made things difficult for me and aware of how cruel the world can be. I've always believed in inner beauty but it's become even more true to me since my son and I have had these challenges and when I see others that I know with problems struggle too. I have always been a crusader for the underdog and I'm proud of that.

Which is a lot of people is a good thing. For others things aren't that great. It is sad though for those who are interested in someone and it's not the same for them because the other person isn't attracted because of their physical appearance. Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts.

Those are all great things. And if the person has the inner beauty then the physical beauty that you mentioned will be enhanced. Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts with me. I appreciate hearing what others think and feel about different topics. It always so interesting to see peoples perspective of life and the way they view it.

I agree with you wholeheartedly. It is such an important thing for us to remember this. I too value a person as you do. To me that is what is really important. I'm so glad that your husband is a wonderful person and that he values his family relationships. That is such a great thing. People really do miss out on a lot when they just focus on physical appearances.

I agree with you a lot. That the qualities you mentioned are very important. They are more important than outward appearances. If a person has both then that is an added person. To have such a person as a friend, or partner is a great thing. We have to value these type of people in our life. Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts with me.

That is a sad but true statement you make. People do judge others in a sense by their cover. Many people miss out on great opportunities to get to know wonderful people because their viewpoint on outer appearances. I'm so glad that I know what is truly important in an individual and that I'm willing to get to know individuals no matter what they look like.

I agree with you that some people who are beautiful on the outside have a bad character. Some people are very puffed up and have an ego about their looks. They tend to think they are better than others and that people are inferior to them. Not everyone who is beautiful, pretty, or handsome are like that. But a lot of them are. I think too in the end what a person is like on the inside is what is important. Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts with me.

Yes that is so true. It breaks my heart when I see others treat a person unkind or don't give them the time of day because of their looks. I think that is so unfair. Especially for the youth of today. It really causes so much self esteem issue that children are killing themselves or others because it. So I think we need to strive to get to know others no matter what they look like as long as they have a kind heart and disposition.

The being permanent is an important thing. When it comes to relationships we want the qualities and things that are permanent. We don't want to make a mistake because we based our decision and choses off of a person's looks. If they aren't beautiful on the inside then we will be sadd later on.

Yeah I think that it is very important that a person has friends and perhaps partner or spouse that is beautiful within. Because after all looks over time do diminish and if all you have is looks then the person is going to be sad in the long run. Yes there are truly pretty people and most people notice them. If they have a beautiful personality then there looks enhance their personality. If they don't have a nice personality then I don't care to be around people like that. They tend to think they are better than others. I'm glad that I have friends who are both beautiful on the inside and out. It's nice to be around them.

Yes I agree with you. A person's personality is so important. It really can cause us to draw closer to an individual. When we learn about a person and who they really are. There are too many people who are overly concerned with what a person looks like. In the end though that doesn't matter, because we all age and our appearance will change. But if we have sincere friends and relationships we will be happy with the decision we made. Based on a person's personality, not what they look like.

I agree with you. What is on the inside should be what is most important. I think that when a person has a truly beautiful friend or partner that makes their life so much better. Physical appearances can be a plus for relationships but having a good connection on a higher level is better.

Yeah it is such a good thing to know truly beautiful people and to have them in our lives. People like that are a joy to be around. They care deeply for others and are always looking for ways to help others. I think qualities like this are important in good relationships and to have and maintain awesome friendships.

Yeah a lot of people first think of the outside appearance first. But that's not really important. At least I know it's not that important to me. I care more about how a person is on the inside. If they are nice,kind, and sweet that is very important to me. What they do with their time and energy. There are so many wonderful people out there who aren't that attractive looking but are so kind.