30 Things Women Are Frequently Insecure About That Men Believe Aren't Worth Worrying About

Some of the things people worry about most are also the things other people barely notice. That gap between self-criticism and outside perspective is exactly what makes this Reddit thread so relatable.

In a post that drew thousands of replies, one user asked men to share the things women and girls should not feel insecure about. The answers ranged from appearance to personality, and the overall message was simple: a lot of the pressure women carry is far harsher than it needs to be.

Here are some of the most memorable responses from the thread.

1. A little fluff is just natural for everybody.

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2. It's like sweating; it's a natural bodily function for women that isn't gross at all.

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3. Freckles shouldn't be covered up; they're absolutely beautiful!

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That theme keeps coming up again and again.

4. Do whatever makes you feel most confident.

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5. You don't have to be like every other girl out there.

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6. It's good when there are real emotions, and it also improves with practice.

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7. It's just wasteful not to do so; get your money's worth with those dresses.

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8. There's nothing to be ashamed of when taking a chance.

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9. Long lashes or no long lashes, the fact remains: you're beautiful.

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10. Intelligence is very sexy.

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And the thread keeps swinging between looks and personality.

11. When they show you that they're really comfortable with you, it's just precious.

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12. Imperfections make you more unique.

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13. Grey actually suits a lot of people.

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14. They all come in different shapes and sizes, and they're all beautiful.

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15. The more wrinkles, the more smiles.

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16. It's a natural process that our bodies undergo, and there's nothing to be ashamed of.

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17. Take your chances, ladies, and seize every opportunity to meet the one for you.

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18. The loudest amen to this.

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Some replies are blunt, but they land.

It’s also like a friend drowning you with trust issues, and you setting boundaries anyway.

19. There are perfectly valid reasons for this that are very easy to understand.

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20. No matter the size of your breasts, they're perfectly fine and beautiful as they are.

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21. Take it easy and stop stressing over things that aren't worth your energy.

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22. Don't ever let anyone silence you or bring you down because of your intelligence.

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23. There's something absolutely amazing about that quality.

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24. This is so true: women shouldn't be judged for how much sex they've had.

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25. If it makes you feel confident, then go for it, but it's also nice to be comfortable in your own skin.

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That honesty is part of why the thread resonated so widely.

26. It's only society's dictates that have forced them to feel like naked rat moles.

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27. Those things just mean that you've lived a life.

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28. These are things you don't have total control over.

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29. They will never be related to each other.

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30. There are actually no perfect breasts out there.

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Society and humans have long been creating these standards for beauty that have made countless people insecure about themselves, but it's time we stop conforming to those standards because everyone is beautiful in their own way. Sometimes, we also need to remind those around us of this fact.

Having insecurities is hard to prevent, but we can help people feel more confident about themselves in many ways. So, if you have a chance to make someone feel better about themselves, do it.

May this kind of reassurance show up more often.

Before you stay silent, read about whether to confront your best friend about her partner’s behavior.