Two of my girlfriends are always being told what great legs and butts they have, but no one says anything like that to me. I have glasses, and braces, and hair that cannot be tamed. I’m clever, but that’s it. I’m lonely; I feel ugly and insecure. I even made up a pretend holiday boyfriend to make myself seem cool—I don’t want to be a nerd! I want to feel empowered by my culture, and I want someone to like me. Is there anything I could do? [x]