What has been the best way a partner has helped you feel beautiful?
July 15, 2025
What has been the best way a partner has helped you feel beautiful?
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I see the way he looks at me. I see the way he cracks a subtle little smirk when we’re out in public together from across a room. I see it when I’m in the shower and he takes a second peek at me through the glass. I can feel his gaze like I’m the one, the trophy he makes me feel like I am
Participating in my self care like helping me run a bath and other acts of kindness.
Constantly/frequently reminding me verbally, showing the same thoughts by not being able to keep his hands off (only applies when we’re not stressed or down), his entire demeanor when we’re getting naughty, if I ask his opinion about certain clothes his woerd choices will be more like that top does not look good (instead of ‘you don’t look good’ or a short ‘no’). Other more subtle ways which he implies at the fact in random conversation.
she gently tucks my hair behind my ear, and tells me that she likes to see more of my face.
i always melt into a helpless puddle. but i believe her.
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I lost 25kg during my 5 year relationship with him. Never treated me differently. Fell in love when I was heavier, told me I always looked beautiful and he meant it. We didn’t work out but he has never made me feel like I wasn’t enough for him, which I will always be grateful for.
My partner could stand to read some of these. I know that he loves me, but i also know I’m not his “type” so I don’t feel beautiful often.
Reading these makes me smile.
My ex was very vocal about it. When he liked something I was wearing in particular he was *super* vocal about how beautiful I looked that night in particular, and he went out of his way to remind me how lucky he felt whether that was surprising me with flowers or taking me somewhere I had been wanting to go.
He respectfully spoke about how beautiful he found me to be to his friends, to his sisters, to his mom, to servers lol. He made me feel really attractive whether I was dressed up or down and always wanted pictures of us together. He was someone I can say I don’t believe I felt insecure with for a moment.
During seggs he sucked on my bellyroll like they were a tasty treat just as desirable as my boobs. I now see my rolls as beautiful.
My favorite is how he waggles his eyebrows at me from across the room when I’m naked and about to get in the shower. I’m giving birth in 6 weeks lol. My changing body hasn’t changed how he sees me. The way he touches me makes me feel desirable, and he’ll compliment an outfit or my makeup when he can tell I put in more effort than usual. He makes me feel seen and admired.
When I sing, even half in a half-assed way, his face goes all soft and he gets this dreamy look on his face. He doesn’t say anything until I finish singing, just sits and listens to me while holding his breath. I don’t think he’s even aware he does this.
Also if I pull my hair out of a ponytail or if I turn back to look at him over my shoulder. He says “wait wait do it again, do it again!” And I do it again and he just has this look of pure delight. And then he smiles and says “you’re so beautiful”. I love that he shows he thinks it and doesn’t just tell me.
Idk im always very assured of my looks i don’t genuinely need validation
The way he looks at me – all the times I’ve been reading my book and looked up to see him smiling at me are engraved into my memory.
Also literally anything he does in bed… I’ve never known anything like it.
And once, ages ago, when I was feeling a bit insecure I was like “I can’t really believe you find me attractive!” And he was genuinely surprised, it was his surprise that really made me feel beautiful – like he couldn’t comprehend what I was saying. I think about that all the time.
Also once before we lived together he came to my house unannounced, and I was in my PJs, no bra, kneeling in front of the tumble dryer trying to pull a blanket out. I heard my door unlock and was thinking omg no I should not have changed into my ratty pyjamas already!! But he walked straight in and kissed me.
All the little comments he makes or the way he tucks my hair back or tucks a clothing label in.
He wolf calls me even when I’m in sweats.
I always was behind the camera and I never told anyone how this made me feel. He happens to take pictures of me a lot. It’s really cute but he’s also quite good at it.
Consistently telling me so, encouraging me to believe it myself, reassuring me anytime that I have doubts.
He pays attention to parts of me I dont like, and explains why he likes them. He can be very direct that way, but it’s honestly nice that he’s both understanding and incredibly honest.
Others have already said, but it’s the way he looks at me.
It’s so full of love, amazement, admiration, pride… I doubt I will ever fully see what he sees, but the glimpse or hint I get from him already makes me feel like I’m the absolute treasure and his wildest dream come true.
Constantly telling me that I am beautiful and he is so lucky to have me. From the first day we met until present. About 10yrs now.
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The way he talks about me, also the amount, but particularly how he finds me sexually attractive. I’d just never imagined anyone seeing me like that, so him talking about how excited he got when seeing me or how much he wanted to do certain things really helped me see myself in a different way.
Many years ago, I used to be into the BDSM scene. My first experienced partner was a bit older and not stereotypically handsome, but did something so memorable and impactful, no one held a candle at that point in time.
Consent is the cornerstone of BDSM activities. He and I discussed our limits and scene prior. One of the things he asked was if it was okay to take pictures. I was a bit camera shy, but agreed because I trusted him and was trying to get out of my comfort zone by indulging in new experiences.
The day comes around and he requests I wear certain clothing items underneath my dress. I put on the requested clothing, show up mid-afternoon, and we have our fun. It’s intense. We are hot and sweaty, trying to unwind and freshen up. I’m still wearing my undergarments and gazing off into the midafternoon glow, basking in what just happened. Later that day, he pulls out his camera and shows me a few pictures he took while I was basking in the sun. He said, “look at how beautiful you are.”
It was such a beautiful, empowering moment after a vulnerable experience. And knowing that’s what the permission to take pictures was for! It didn’t work out, but it felt good to feel seen.
By moulding healthy eating habits in me.
He does SO much… the way he looks at me when he thinks I can’t see him, he keeps pictures of me in his wallet and the back of his phone (and as his phone background), he calls me beautiful constantly, he can’t keep his hands off me, and so much more, but…
One of the most meaningful things he does is take candid pictures. There always SO BAD and I hate them so much, and he always LOVES them. He even made one my contact photo!
I asked him one day why he would do that when I have so many good pictures, and he told me that those pics are great but these candid, messy shots are the beautiful girl he fell in love with, and they’re even more beautiful because they’re just for him. And I melted.
I will never forget the passion of our last kiss. After 50+ yrs together.
When my husband smiles/winks at me from the stage and the folks at his shows turn around to see who he is looking at. He’s in a few bands and his shows are usually packed so when he is able to find me out in a crowd and smiles at me… I feel like he truly only has eyes for me.
A partner once surprised me by handling all my chores when I was overwhelmed, giving me time to recharge, truly priceless.
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I see the way he looks at me. I see the way he cracks a subtle little smirk when we’re out in public together from across a room. I see it when I’m in the shower and he takes a second peek at me through the glass. I can feel his gaze like I’m the one, the trophy he makes me feel like I am
Participating in my self care like helping me run a bath and other acts of kindness.
Constantly/frequently reminding me verbally, showing the same thoughts by not being able to keep his hands off (only applies when we’re not stressed or down), his entire demeanor when we’re getting naughty, if I ask his opinion about certain clothes his woerd choices will be more like that top does not look good (instead of ‘you don’t look good’ or a short ‘no’). Other more subtle ways which he implies at the fact in random conversation.
she gently tucks my hair behind my ear, and tells me that she likes to see more of my face.
i always melt into a helpless puddle. but i believe her.
[removed]
I lost 25kg during my 5 year relationship with him. Never treated me differently. Fell in love when I was heavier, told me I always looked beautiful and he meant it. We didn’t work out but he has never made me feel like I wasn’t enough for him, which I will always be grateful for.
My partner could stand to read some of these. I know that he loves me, but i also know I’m not his “type” so I don’t feel beautiful often.
Reading these makes me smile.
My ex was very vocal about it. When he liked something I was wearing in particular he was *super* vocal about how beautiful I looked that night in particular, and he went out of his way to remind me how lucky he felt whether that was surprising me with flowers or taking me somewhere I had been wanting to go.
He respectfully spoke about how beautiful he found me to be to his friends, to his sisters, to his mom, to servers lol. He made me feel really attractive whether I was dressed up or down and always wanted pictures of us together. He was someone I can say I don’t believe I felt insecure with for a moment.
During seggs he sucked on my bellyroll like they were a tasty treat just as desirable as my boobs. I now see my rolls as beautiful.
My favorite is how he waggles his eyebrows at me from across the room when I’m naked and about to get in the shower. I’m giving birth in 6 weeks lol. My changing body hasn’t changed how he sees me. The way he touches me makes me feel desirable, and he’ll compliment an outfit or my makeup when he can tell I put in more effort than usual. He makes me feel seen and admired.
When I sing, even half in a half-assed way, his face goes all soft and he gets this dreamy look on his face. He doesn’t say anything until I finish singing, just sits and listens to me while holding his breath. I don’t think he’s even aware he does this.
Also if I pull my hair out of a ponytail or if I turn back to look at him over my shoulder. He says “wait wait do it again, do it again!” And I do it again and he just has this look of pure delight. And then he smiles and says “you’re so beautiful”. I love that he shows he thinks it and doesn’t just tell me.
Idk im always very assured of my looks i don’t genuinely need validation
The way he looks at me – all the times I’ve been reading my book and looked up to see him smiling at me are engraved into my memory.
Also literally anything he does in bed… I’ve never known anything like it.
And once, ages ago, when I was feeling a bit insecure I was like “I can’t really believe you find me attractive!” And he was genuinely surprised, it was his surprise that really made me feel beautiful – like he couldn’t comprehend what I was saying. I think about that all the time.
Also once before we lived together he came to my house unannounced, and I was in my PJs, no bra, kneeling in front of the tumble dryer trying to pull a blanket out. I heard my door unlock and was thinking omg no I should not have changed into my ratty pyjamas already!! But he walked straight in and kissed me.
All the little comments he makes or the way he tucks my hair back or tucks a clothing label in.
He wolf calls me even when I’m in sweats.
I always was behind the camera and I never told anyone how this made me feel. He happens to take pictures of me a lot. It’s really cute but he’s also quite good at it.
Consistently telling me so, encouraging me to believe it myself, reassuring me anytime that I have doubts.
He pays attention to parts of me I dont like, and explains why he likes them. He can be very direct that way, but it’s honestly nice that he’s both understanding and incredibly honest.
Others have already said, but it’s the way he looks at me.
It’s so full of love, amazement, admiration, pride… I doubt I will ever fully see what he sees, but the glimpse or hint I get from him already makes me feel like I’m the absolute treasure and his wildest dream come true.
Constantly telling me that I am beautiful and he is so lucky to have me. From the first day we met until present. About 10yrs now.
[removed]
The way he talks about me, also the amount, but particularly how he finds me sexually attractive. I’d just never imagined anyone seeing me like that, so him talking about how excited he got when seeing me or how much he wanted to do certain things really helped me see myself in a different way.
Many years ago, I used to be into the BDSM scene. My first experienced partner was a bit older and not stereotypically handsome, but did something so memorable and impactful, no one held a candle at that point in time.
Consent is the cornerstone of BDSM activities. He and I discussed our limits and scene prior. One of the things he asked was if it was okay to take pictures. I was a bit camera shy, but agreed because I trusted him and was trying to get out of my comfort zone by indulging in new experiences.
The day comes around and he requests I wear certain clothing items underneath my dress. I put on the requested clothing, show up mid-afternoon, and we have our fun. It’s intense. We are hot and sweaty, trying to unwind and freshen up. I’m still wearing my undergarments and gazing off into the midafternoon glow, basking in what just happened. Later that day, he pulls out his camera and shows me a few pictures he took while I was basking in the sun. He said, “look at how beautiful you are.”
It was such a beautiful, empowering moment after a vulnerable experience. And knowing that’s what the permission to take pictures was for! It didn’t work out, but it felt good to feel seen.
By moulding healthy eating habits in me.
He does SO much… the way he looks at me when he thinks I can’t see him, he keeps pictures of me in his wallet and the back of his phone (and as his phone background), he calls me beautiful constantly, he can’t keep his hands off me, and so much more, but…
One of the most meaningful things he does is take candid pictures. There always SO BAD and I hate them so much, and he always LOVES them. He even made one my contact photo!
I asked him one day why he would do that when I have so many good pictures, and he told me that those pics are great but these candid, messy shots are the beautiful girl he fell in love with, and they’re even more beautiful because they’re just for him. And I melted.
I will never forget the passion of our last kiss. After 50+ yrs together.
When my husband smiles/winks at me from the stage and the folks at his shows turn around to see who he is looking at. He’s in a few bands and his shows are usually packed so when he is able to find me out in a crowd and smiles at me… I feel like he truly only has eyes for me.
A partner once surprised me by handling all my chores when I was overwhelmed, giving me time to recharge, truly priceless.