Why does his sudden confidence make me less confident in my appearance than before?

‘I feel like I don’t match him at all’ – I think that this is the main issue that causes you to feel worse about yourself. When you both felt a little down about yourself, you felt like you were both equals. His rise in self confidence seems to have unbalanced that, leaving you to feel like you’re less desirable than him. When you already feel down about yourself, this new found sadness about your appearance just adds on to what was already there (or, at least in my opinion).

If I may ask you, what are some qualities you have that make you feel unique or special in a good way? If you’re not sure, take some time to think about it daily. Give yourself daily affirmations and try to work on how you feel about yourself. In the long run, focusing on your positive qualities (things you do well, talents, the way your hair looks in the morning after it’s just been done, etc) can help you to raise your self thoughts. If possible, also try pampering yourself every now and then. When we feel good in general, things are a lot more peaceful and positive.