Data shows that pretty privilege can earn people higher salaries and give them preferential treatment in different areas of life.

However, a group of “traditionally attractive” people have said that there are numerous downsides to being good-looking.

A Reddit thread went viral after asking, “What was your horrible experience for being attractive?”

Many shared their disheartening experiences with dating.

“I’ve met a shocking amount of men who think if they can get my self-esteem low enough, I’ll be into them. It’s insane,” one shared.

“The dark side of pretty privilege is that you are lusted over and not loved. People just want to say they have experienced you,” another said.

Even platonic friendships are affected, with many saying that their friends will consistently put them down.

“When people who are your ‘friends’ take every chance they can to criticise your appearance or anything else, whatever little crumb of shade they can use to ‘humble’ you,” one person shared.

“I’ve experienced others pretending to be friends just to be seen with me,” another said.

Many of the hotties said that people will often assume that they are vain and will also get underestimated due to their looks.

People also shared their experiences of getting “unwanted attention” and harassment.

“Apparently, I want everyone’s husbands,” one woman said.

“I have been accused a few times of flirting with men when I’m literally just doing my job. I don’t want your crusty man. Some days I barely don’t want my own man,” a childcare worker wrote.