Experts on facial expressions are not fooled by the big smiles of teen-age girls. It is evident when a girl is truly happy inside, because she has a "Duchienne smile." With this smile the involuntary muscles around the eyes are wrinkled. And those muscles do not lie.
On the other hand, fake, superficial smiles reveal a smiling mouth only, there is no twinkle and not a wrinkle. Looking at many of the photos in today's magazines where the models often reveal fake smiles with sad eyes. BUT, this is not what teen girls notice. They focus on the perfect figure, airbrushed skin, hair and slick image. Then, unfortunately, they want to emulate that MYTH of happiness.
Read Dr. Miles' entire article 8 Keys to Improving Self-esteem for Teenage Girls
Dr. Linda Miles, our official Marriage & Family Therapist Expert
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