When I was very young, I used to feel anxious around good looking people. Experiences with "mean girls" in high school, and the general social conditioning of young women to be insecure about their appearance made it hard for me to connect with people I considered more attractive than myself. I was afraid of being judged, or even humiliated, for trying to be friendly.

A few years of Feminism and personal growth has helped me undertsand that my value as a human being is not tied to my appearance, and another woman's beauty doesn't take anything away from me. These days, I actively support and uplift other women as much as possible. That said, I'd rather compliment an outfit or hairstyle than comment on someone's physical appearance.