For me I always just assumed I was “ugly” but I guess i was just short. When I was a lot younger like teens age, I had no luck with females that’s where I got the idea I was “ugly” but I really just didn’t have any confidence at all. Once I grew up and got my “glow up” I noticed women started approaching me, especially after I dated my first ex which many considered her “beautiful” I think my height being 5’5 will always make it “harder” by harder I mean just less technical options because so many women won’t date someone smaller than them. But honestly, learning I’m a decent looking guy, I believe seriously helps me in the dating world. I’ve gotten attention from a lot of women that were taller than me. If I had below average looks I really think it would be a big struggle for me to date. But at this point, even tho I’m not single rn and not looking, it’s always pretty easy for me to get a gf if I wanted one despite being short. I hate that this is the game and world as for me I am not that picky with looks at all. All my partners have been much more particular / focused on looks