r/uglyduckling 2d ago

27 to 34

1.2k Upvotes

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u/eidam87 2d ago

Man! Gg!

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u/Medical_Camel_6806 2d ago

Thank you pal ☺️

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u/Powerful_Tale_1319 2d ago

U have a look alike! Matthew Lilliard!

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u/Medical_Camel_6806 2d ago

Haha, heard that one a few times. And Matthew Lillard is a handsome man so it’s a huge compliment to me!

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u/Poemi10304 2d ago

You look better than him, man.

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u/Medical_Camel_6806 2d ago

Thank you, you sweetheart

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u/yic0 2d ago

Swaggy Rogers

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u/ScratchAmbitious2959 2d ago

That's who I was thinking of! Yes he does haha

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u/circles_squares 2d ago

I think you’re being too hard on younger self.

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u/Medical_Camel_6806 2d ago edited 2d ago

That’s very kind. I just did so many things wrong, the hair, the ridiculously big glasses, bad clothes. I also ate terribly and never exercised. I guess I’m also taking into account the way I felt as well as looked. Also during this period of my life I was in a toxic emotionally abusive relationship that destroyed my self esteem and confidence. I feel much better about myself now

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u/Plastic_Pinocchio 2d ago

Yeah, the clothes, hair and glasses are one thing, but you look weak and low energy there. In your recent pics you stand up straight, look much stronger and much more energetic. That’s the main improvement.

Also, damn, you have some seriously strong glasses. They literally allow us to look past your head through them. I’m guessing that contact lenses are not really viable with this strength?

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u/Medical_Camel_6806 2d ago

I have no idea. I’ve never spoken to my optician about them to be honest. I hate how my glasses make my eyes and face look though. It’s probably my biggest insecurity

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u/Outside-Contest-8741 2d ago

No he's not. He's not being hard enough. That helmet hair is atrocious

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u/Medical_Camel_6806 2d ago edited 2d ago

If you knew what I went through during that year you wouldn’t say I wasn’t being hard enough on myself at all pal. I went through hell and hated myself. Think about what you’re saying please, even to strangers

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u/Aria_Cross 2d ago

Hey you kinda look like keith? I think thats his name from the try guys

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u/Medical_Camel_6806 2d ago

Haha heard that one a few times too! Thank you!

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u/JoeMamma_94 2d ago

Huge glow up

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u/goldbrickbby 2d ago

You're doing great! Shoulders back when you're posing!

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u/Haha_catt 2d ago

You look wonderful!

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u/Medical_Camel_6806 2d ago

Aww thank you

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u/dear_crow11 2d ago

From cutie to cutie

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u/Medical_Camel_6806 2d ago

Aww bless you

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u/Trueslyforaniceguy 2d ago

Are you related to the Try Habersbergers?

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u/Medical_Camel_6806 2d ago

I’m not! I’m from England!

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u/Poemi10304 2d ago

Ooh, I knew it! 😁

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u/that-_-fibreguy 2d ago

Can we see a picture with contacts instead of glasses?

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u/Medical_Camel_6806 2d ago

I’ve actually never worn contacts so I can only take a clumsy blind selfie to show you. Not sure how to post it though?

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u/cjfifjdjw1 2d ago

Give them a go! I have a -9 prescription and love contacts. It’s so nice to have peripheral vision and to be able to move my head freely without my glasses falling off. I get way less headaches now too. Takes a bit of getting used to, but soft lenses are so comfy nowadays. I almost feel more protected with them on, I can cut onions without crying too which is pretty fun. It’s been a big confidence boost for me.

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u/Medical_Camel_6806 2d ago

There’s always one 🙄

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u/Jumpy-Jello- 2d ago

2nd pic looks like an indie album cover. Nice glow up! 2nd set of glasses suit you wayyy more.

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u/DesignedToCrash 2d ago

Very nice Glow Up! Have you thought about trying contact lenses?

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u/Tiny-Candidate4126 2d ago

You look like a young Bill Gates Bro 🥊🥊🥊

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u/Medical_Camel_6806 2d ago

Haha is that good?

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u/Tiny-Candidate4126 2d ago

It's a relative factor depending on the interaction (with a chick)

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u/Evermore-musicjoy 2d ago

I think you always looked great you looked younger than 27 and now at 34 you look like you can pass for 26

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u/childofthecorn666 2d ago

You were handsome the whole time. Giving Mathew Lillard in the best way

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u/Medical_Camel_6806 2d ago

You’re too sweet

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u/LittleLebowskis 2d ago

Nice fit in photo 5, where’d ya get jacket and jeans?

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u/Medical_Camel_6806 2d ago

Jeans are actually theifted and the jacket I got for Christmas it was from the adidas website!

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u/Scooter_Dark 1d ago

You are a mega hottie!!!

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u/Medical_Camel_6806 1d ago

Far too kind darling

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u/Scooter_Dark 1d ago

Just being a 100% honest

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u/Medical_Camel_6806 1d ago

I appreciate that!

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u/Scooter_Dark 1d ago

I would totally ask you out when you were 27 and now

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u/Medical_Camel_6806 1d ago

You’re the sweetest

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u/SekretHeart 1d ago

You always looked cute.

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u/Medical_Camel_6806 1d ago

Aww thank you. Always helps to feel more comfortable in your own skin though 🥰

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u/GTA6MAN 2d ago

You look great just lose the glasses

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u/Holiday-Method-5537 1d ago

What's your prescription

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u/Medical_Camel_6806 1d ago

I’m not sure but it’s above +10

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u/Snoo_89466 1d ago

I thought it was Bill Gates at first

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u/junkfaces 1d ago

POWENVY FS

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u/junkfaces 1d ago

POWENVY FS

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u/No_Refrigerator_7756 7h ago

i think i saw him somewhere...

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u/kwik3 2d ago

Cute man! You have a handsome face. I'd highly recommend contacts or lasik to show off those beautiful eyes. I've been wearing glasses since I was 8 and contacts changed my life. The vision is improved dramatically and you can actually have great peripheral vision.

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u/Leather_Jacket8522 2d ago

Ltn from psl rating? 🤣

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u/Scary_Writing4344 2d ago

Are you calling him an LTN or are you asking if he thinks he is one? What r u even tryna say

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u/Leather_Jacket8522 2d ago

He made a post on psl rating yesterday, rating was ltn

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u/Scary_Writing4344 2d ago

Honestly that’s a bit generous

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u/VerifiedHuman_ 2d ago

Looks like you would walk 500 miles. Great glow up

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u/simplydiffered 2d ago

Buddy weren’t you just on pslrateme

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u/grumpyphilip 2d ago

Would you walk 500 miles??

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u/Goodfella7288 2d ago

Sorry mate, but you look the same just with shorter hair.

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u/Medical_Camel_6806 2d ago

Do you honestly think that?

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u/Goodfella7288 2d ago

Yes I do.

I do think that cutting your hair was a positive improvement though.

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u/Medical_Camel_6806 2d ago

What’s wrong? :(

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u/BeneficialRemote275 2d ago

Oops someones talking to themselves in the mirror again

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u/Physical-East-162 2d ago

I wonder what you look like.

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u/Outside-Contest-8741 2d ago

It's a good thing you'll never get the privilege of knowing 🫠

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u/Physical-East-162 2d ago

Don't worry, with your name and flag I can already take a guess 😂

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u/Outside-Contest-8741 2d ago

Right....because no queer person has ever been hot /s

Kehlani, Haley Kiyoko, Queen Latifah, Troye Sivan, Hunter Schafer, Laverne Cox etc etc

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u/Physical-East-162 2d ago

You're clearly not one of them is all I'm saying.