I personally think that this lack of confidence is perfectly justified. And it doesn't have too much to do with the person's education, it's just that any realistic person would realise what their chances of being respected are. So, with no respect, can that poor girl expect to be loved and appreciated as she deserves? of course not.
Boys and young men are so immature, but will their mentality change over time, or will they always think that what the media shows them is normal? Better yet, some might know that it's not normal, but like the idea of turning women into objects.
Anyway, any normal girl has the need of being appreciated. It's just that she has too much to cope with and it's very frustrating. She may want to look perfect, she may be frustrated if she lacks sexual experience, she may have a fear of being cheated on (of course she will be), which doesn't make her very happy...
I personally wonder if I should even get married or not. I grew up with a strong desire for stability, having a family etc. That's what seemed normal to me. But come to think of it.. it would probably be an unsatisfying life because of my beloved husband. :P I live under the impression that all men are impossible to please. It really is frustrating. And I'm extremely jealous, which only makes things worse.
Well who cares about marriage, I'll be lucky if I manage to keep a guy for a few months.
(see what the media has done to me? and I'm not the bad-looking type, I don't get sad if I see pretty girls on tv, but there are some things that I don't like about my body - such as, one breast larger that the other - and I see this as a tragedy..you may laugh, it's stupid, but that's how I feel).
My solution is simple, stay away from men!
but it's not a very good one. There are joys of life that we all deserve to have, such as love and sex. But finding a good partner is so hard nowadays.. :<