So is the inside really more important than the outside?

Well the truth is, everyone is different. Meaning just because she wasnt attracted to you, doesnt mean someone else wont be. I have gone on dates with girls who thought I was absolutely gorgeous, and then I've been out with girls who didnt find me in the slightest bit attractive. It's just because people have a certain type that they like. The saying "it's on the inside that counts" is in regards to the relationship, not the dating portion. Looks are what get you in the door, but it's your personality that keeps you there. Its a sad thing when something like what happened to you happens, but all you can do is learn from it, and try and better yourself. When I was 14 years old I was overweight, and I had started talking to a girl over the phone who was my friends sister. When we met she was very pretty, but I was overweight. She didnt like me at all, so needless to say I was crushed. It really got me thinking and I got angry about it. So I started to lift weights and got into excellent shape. I'm 25 years old now, and I still lift weights every day. Take what happened to you as a learning experience, and change whatever it is you think caused the lack of interest. If its because you dont dress particularly well, make a change in that department. If it's because your overweight, start taking better care of yourself, if you are a scruffy guy, get a short hair cut and a shave. You live in your body, and no one else, so you gotta figure out what the problem was and aim to fix it. So that way you dont encounter this problem again in the future.