Niche Market: There’s Someone for Everyone Part 1

I once knew a girl who liked to put herself down in the search for love: “I’m not blonde. Guys like blonde,” “I’m not tall & skinny. Guys like tall & skinny girls,” “I’m not drop dead gorgeous. Guys like nothing but drop dead gorgeous girls”.

Granted, much of her attitude had to do with her outlook in life. but part of it was undoubtedly influenced by the media. You see, in order to sell to the masses, it’s much easier for the media to put a particular group of people on a pedestal and convince everybody else to worship them.

Think about it: if the word got out that you could look hot in any shape, who the heck is going to cough up fifty bucks for a torturous wired bra that could temporarily push up a size or two?

People who possess that “preferred” type of beauty are assumed to have the most success in the dating market. But since not everyone is blonde/tall/skinny/gorgeous, the idea of finding someone could seem very daunting and discouraging. Some look into the mirror and wonder if it is already hopeless for them.

And here’s the little secret: you don’t have to be a particular type to find happiness. And the truth is, blondes have it tough too. Look at Marilyn Monroe – what’s the point of being a sex symbol, if you have too low a self-esteem to truly believe in your own worth? Look at Princess Diana – she was internationally recognized as a great beauty, but her husband went for a much plainer, older model. There’s no accounting for taste!

(Stay tuned for my next post about how to win through understanding the niche market.)