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BlaxandehNew Contributor
Im 17yrs old male, im a descent looking guy and pretty lean, but i rlly struggle with body image girls always saying u have a nice body but nvr saying u have a nice personality or ur funny im someone that prefers personality compliments rather than body conpliements and I just want a genuine personality compliement and girls always use me and lead me on and it just makes me insecure and depressed
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BunniekinsSenior Contributor
@Blaxandeh Hi Blaxandeh and welcome to the forums. You are bit young for these forums you have to be over 18 unfortunately but there is Headspace and Kids helpline and a couple of others I cannot remember because I am a fossil lol. I will tag @outlander and she will be able to fill you in with the other helplines more suited to you. But honestly 17 as I remember it is an awful age .. it only gets better from then so try not to worry and be true to yourself. Take care pea
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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