Ah, so many solid points you touched on, Dana. Thank you for sharing your experience and insight. I've also had a lot of men think it's okay to share their judgements about how I look. Not a great feeling, and not acceptable.

You are right, it's all so arbitrary. Honestly WHO CARES. Oh, how exhausting it is to try to stay up to date with what's trending. I'd rather spend my time doing anything else.

Genetics certainly play a part in this all, so I'm happy you mentioned that.

I'm with you on an emotional connection being more important than a physical one. Yes, it's okay to be attracted to the person you are with. But we can't and should not be so attached to that image. A relationship built on looks and looks alone is bound to break.