Thank you to everyone for the replies! No, I do not struggle with any self-esteem issues so that is why I thought I would ask and see if anyone else has been through this. Even if I was struggling with body image issues, self esteem issues, etc (forgive me because what I am about to say is a complete double standard and I am very aware of this) is it ever appropriate for a male who is ten years your senior (so we aren't that far in age) to comment on your physical appearance? Is it appropriate for him to use the word "beautiful" because I feel like if I didn't have a good head on my shoulders that could be very misinterpreted. Also he has used the term "hot" although it slipped out and he tried to immediately eat his words, he still said it even if it wasn't intentional.