Carol is a most entertaining person, and I think that is due at least in part to her looks.
Like a lot of people not sprayed with evolution's cologne - and I speak as one - she has developed an interestting anc challenging personality, which gives her an attraction which will last far longer than the more superficial looks of some of the women about whom she no doubt feels insecure.
I, and a number of my male friends, think she is attractive, because her wit and intelligence give her an indefinable 'something'.
The good thing is - if you are not attractive for your looks, you never hve to worry about being old - personalities don't age, they just deepen and widen, so while others gaze into mirrors and fret, you can simply go on your way attracting like-minded individuals for whom body-facism is too shallow to really bother about.
I think Carol has nothing to worry about - but I totally understand where she was coming from!