9 Struggles of Having a Resting Bitch Face

If you suffer from resting bitch face, you understand the struggles that exist when trying to function in a society that expects you to appear excited and happy all the time. It all gets rather old after explaining for the 50th time that you are, in fact, okay and it makes social situations rather awkward at times. Here are nine struggles people with RBF know to be true:

1. Everyone is constantly asking if you are okay

Yes, I am okay. I am not upset. This is just my face. 

2. People assume you are a terrible person

I promise I am not this mean. My face just pretends like I am. 

3. People read you as rude or unapproachable

It’s okay to talk to me. I promise I don’t bite!

4. You have to overcompensate by fake smiling all day 

It really does get tiring after a while. 

5.  Constantly hearing, “Yeah, I always just assumed you were a bitch!”

Honestly, I probably would have, too.

6. People assume you are always having a bad day 

Most days, life is a ray of sunshine regardless of what my face says. 

7.  Your parents are constantly reminding you that you are “rude” 

Every. Single. Day.

8. Your school ID looks like a mugshot 

Good thing you have your school ID for all four years!

9.  Unintentionally glaring 

I’m not staring, I swear. I just zoned out and freaked out the whole library. Great. 

Every day is truly a struggle to seem less angry and more appealing. If you suffer from resting bitch face, you are not alone.

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