Man tells girlfriend he'd feel 'more comfortable' if she wore makeup—internet says 'get rid' of him

Relationships often thrive on mutual respect and support, but what if your partner makes you question your worth? Something similar happened with Kenzie—who goes by @menxieee on TikTok—which sparked a heated debate on beauty standards and control in modern partnerships. The video, which garnered over a million views, started with the couple about to go somewhere. "I'm ready to go," Kenzie told her boyfriend casually. Before Kenzie could respond, he said, "Are you gonna put some makeup on real quick?" Taken aback, she asked, "Do I need to?"

Instead of reassuring her or respecting her choice, he offered a loaded explanation.

"Without makeup, you look good, but with makeup on, I just feel like you are on a different level," he explained. He added, "For me personally, I would feel more comfortable if you…" The video abruptly cut off before he could finish, but his meaning seemed clear. The interaction sparked an immediate backlash, with viewers pointing out the implications of his words. Many noted that while he framed his statement as a preference, it felt like a subtle form of control. His use of phrases like "I would feel more comfortable" placed the burden of his feelings on her appearance, leaving commenters waving a collective red flag.

As the debate raged on, viewers dissected every part of the video. @Sarah0505 said, "I grew out my hair for a friend's wedding. My husband told me I needed to cut it because he didn't like the attention it gave me. He was so jealous of my hair. I kept it long and divorced him." Many suggested that she should leave her boyfriend. @Misc14689 said, "I told my husband I was too lazy to put makeup on before going out to eat, and his response was, 'ok,' and he was happy we would get to eat faster. He does not care at all. Get rid of trash men in 2025." @mindheartmatrix shared her incident, saying, "My high-school boyfriend saw me without makeup for the first time and told me to never let anyone see me without makeup again. It scared me."

@bessfurryface added, "My ex told me I was frumpy compared to all his friends' girlfriends and that it was embarrassing. I stayed for years. It got worse. Don't ignore snarky comments aimed at your self-confidence. Run." @emilya_xo said, "My husband just said, 'She is pretty without it!' And he is so mad for you. Girlie, you deserve the world, and this isn't it!"

Some shared their own experiences. @strongsoul666 said, "My man does ask if I wanna put on makeup sometimes because that's how I feel comfortable in some situations. Also, he says, 'Do you need to put on makeup?'" @teachandspin commented, "My husband is the complete opposite. He'll want to go somewhere out of the blue. I'll say I need a few minutes to put on some makeup, and he's like, 'No...you're beautiful without it.'"

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