Life had been much better after graduation- An Unpopular Kid’s Narrative

I've never been a popular girl at NUS. I didn’t survive hall life, and I often thought I had a bad personality or low EQ. I never made it into the social circles, nor had any suitors, which made me think I was unattractive. Plus I was bullied by some peers in my faculty. As an introverted and studious person, I spent days worrying that no one liked me.

During my time at university, I struggled with serious depression and loneliness, blaming myself for not having the "popular gene."

However, after graduating a few years ago, things changed drastically. The moment I stepped into the working world, people started treating me much better, almost as if their attitudes had completely changed overnight. I found landing a well-paid job and getting promoted at work to be surprisingly easy. Suddenly, I was being told by everyone that I was very attractive and started experiencing many "pretty privileges." My significant other proposed to me, and we bought a condo together. I made many valuable friends within these few years.

Gaining my confidence back has been an incredible journey. For those who aren’t popular in school, remember that your personality might be a better fit later in life.

TL;DR: Struggled with loneliness and depression in university, but after graduating, I found success, confidence, and meaningful relationships. Life outside of school follows a different set of rules, and things can get better.