Will I Scare Her by showing her How I * Really Am *?

Netherlands
June 7, 2008 8:51am CST
OK, so a couple of months ago I found a girl online that I actually really did like very, very, very much, really a lot. I've Identified myself with her and she's just the kind of person that fulfils me... I know, I know, that's too lame, but I just want to make sure you realize how much I care about not screwing things up with her. We then decided to meet each other, just to be sure we're both for real. A week has gone by since then and we're starting to gradually increase our intimacy (where are you, what are you thinking right now, what are you gonna have for dinner, and other private stuff), which leads to the issue itself. *************************************************************************** For the first part I'm gonna give a short background on me here, you see... I'm the kind of guy that actually had a first person perspective into how harsh life can be, at age 5 I was the kid that would look at you being picked up by your parents at school and then after everyone leave I would sit in the garden watching the birds and sunset dreaming and throwing rocks at the lake and eventually walk back home by myself. I also lost my parents and grew up to be a teenager that learned the importance of having enough power of will to save one's life in harsh situations when I was homeless and starving for an entire cold winter at a certain stage of my life, I then grew up to be 18 and I found out how much more lame being buried in debt to your neck was, cause I spent a few years there too. Now, don't get me wrong, I'm not in desperate need for love, but all that harshness eventually carved a hole for human affection inside of me that I think this girl can satisfy. OH NO, a needy guy in desperate pursue of love... this smell like bad trouble :) But all this I have already shared with her, and she actually enjoyed that I did. But I still have to tell her the second, more fun and potentially dangerous part. Cause you see, I'm now 26, I ended up being an engineer, I became a wealthy man, I've got a vacation beach house, a super car, I've improved the skinny malnourished body that I had and sculpted it during the last 6 years into a well nourished, fluffy, well rounded, muscular body (just the way I really wanted) and I have the freedom to do my crazy favourite radical sports like hang gliding, aikido, swimming, bodybuilding, sleeping & eating a lot :), to travel whenever I feel like to, to express myself in art and science, and lately to dedicate some of my life to giving back to society cause I pretty much like to make this world a better place (at least better than what it was for me). *************************************************************************** And this last part is the one she's not aware of. I mean I am that great guy she likes cause I have great values, I'm honest and I like animals and helping the needy, etc, but suppose what happens when I say: "Oh, and by the way I also like fast cars, boats,parties , radical sports, travelling whenever I feel like to, go to wherever I wan to and meeting new people, new cultures and costumes, new languages finding new businesses :), etc, etc, etc, etc". (I actually have a lot of free time). Now I had my previous disappointments too, once I even had a girl that actually stopped talking to me only because I told her I gad a passion for super cars (I just told her and explained how I came to develop a passion for that) and she went like "OMG, do you understand that those are the cause of global warming and the melting of ice caps and bla, bla, bla". I mean, of course I do and I always did (but it's not my car that is going to kill the planet, I mean potatoes also cause cancer but no one eats 20 pounds of potatoes a day), otherwise I wouldn't have tuned the engine to run on bio fuel in order to pollute less than the carbon dioxide that she expels through her nose every time she breaths and still deliver 250 more bhp ;) I guess one can see a person's nature just by letting him or her assume whatever he or she likes to, you know... and I don't care if it's my fault that she had that reaction, cause at least I got to see how she really was, which saved me a lot of time and probably many headaches and future discussions. Anyway this girl I'm dating is very sweet and she's not that close minded at all and she's a courageous girl, which is why I lover her way of being so much, but before I start mentioning more things about myself to her I would like to get other mylotters opinions on this. What can I do to make sure this works, cause unfortunately relationships are not one of my strong areas of expertise?
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19 responses
• United States
8 Jun 08
Funnymoney, I love that you were able to pull yourself up andmake something special of yourself. If you have already met and are getting to know each other you just need to be yourself and be honest like you are right now and she should fall madly in love if that is where this is going but you both need to know what it is the other wants. By the way how did you become wealthy? Is this something that you are willing to share?
• United States
10 Jun 08
Ok, funnymoney, thanks for that insight.
• United States
7 Jun 08
You sound like a man who has gone through things as a child that would defeat most adults, and you deserve the best in life. I didn't really find anything distasteful in what you wrote--and here, I was thinking that you would say you killed someone as a kid and served time or something bad like that! My advice would be to continue to take it slowly, and learn about one another in time. Nowadays, too many people (myself included) rush into marriage, or even living together; hence, the reason that shows like Divorce Court and other judicial shows are so popular! Good luck in your relationship and congratulations in rebuilding yourself into a successful young man!
• United States
7 Jun 08
Yes you do...and thanks for the Best Response! Good luck!
• Netherlands
7 Jun 08
Oky dokey. I guess I still have time on my side
@mizcash (685)
• Canada
8 Jun 08
The best thing to do is to be honbe comfortable as well.est with her however, do not reveal everything at once, take it a step at a time. Women do not like to overwhelm with alot of information that's going to make then anxious. If you are comfortable and confident with who you are then she will be also. Do let her know your shortcomings and your attributs so she will not be caught off guard. Compliment her, let her know you appreciate her company online, let her be excited to talk to you and never forget to ask her how her day was. We women like to know that a man cares about how we are and the mood we in. Best of luck on this one.
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@tessah (6617)
• United States
8 Jun 08
it is rather presumptuous to say all women cannot handle lots of information or they get anxious. you may, but not all of us do.
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• United States
8 Jun 08
If her feelings for you are real, I don't think you have anything to worry about. I will elaborate a little bit more-my boyfriend has a criminal past, but I still love him for who he is as a person. What he did in the past, was past-time for the future. I would be honest with her and just tell her that you like other interests like the ones you described. I will bet that she will find that interesting as well and want to share your interests. Good luck!
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@jonesy123 (3948)
• United States
7 Jun 08
If you are not truthful in your relationships it will backfire. You haven't revealed your complete true self yet, just the part that evokes compassion. If you don't let her know who you really are, the whole package, then you can't really be sure how she feels about you. Get it out of the way, see how she reacts, before you get emotionally too attached. Of course don't give her the full blast all at once. Throw it in here and there but soon! If you tell her about your car, mention how you converted it to be environmentally friendly. See how her reaction is and try and gauge if you can throw in more of the truth right away or wait a little. I'm happy for you that you turned your life around like that. And you have every right to enjoy the fruits of your labor;)
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• Netherlands
7 Jun 08
sure, I know that, obviously. Thanks
• Philippines
7 Jun 08
First of all, you're not the only desperate guy looking for love. Secondly, part of entering a relationship or building up one is to be open, risky and doing whatever it takes to get meet what you and your partner both want. Sure she may think of you in some bad way, but she may also accept who you are and how you feel, since she already knows your past and that is the reason why you are what you are today. You'll never know what she'll think about you unless you tell your whole story to her. If she is as open-minded as you think she is then it is ok. And lastly, you're still young and have many goals in life i suppose, it's okay and normal to be adventurous and interested in all kinds of stuff because you have the resources and the capability to do so, so do it!Don't let anyone tell you otherwise!Stay happy and live life! Best of luck!(^^,)
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• Netherlands
7 Jun 08
ahmmm, ahmmm you should refrase that to "the only not desperate guy", thank you very much. :)
• Philippines
8 Jun 08
Your welcome "the only not desperate guy!"(^^,)
@Antianara (608)
• Australia
8 Jun 08
just be honest and open with her.
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• United States
7 Jun 08
If she really loves you, she will take your honesty and value it. She will not be scared by it. She will accept you for who you are.
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@vanities (11395)
• Davao, Philippines
8 Jun 08
being what you are and just be yourself is enough for any girl ..and not trying to be somebody you are not...its just that simple...and one thing also being honest to yourself and yo your girl is important also...
@gangus2 (373)
• United States
8 Jun 08
Not one of your strong points, I think that sums it up for most of us. Just speak what your heart feels(I am sure you are already doing this)always. When I do that, my husband can feel every feeling I have, the good and the bad. Not easy to do sometimes, but well worth the effort. May happy times always be with both of you. Karen
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@tessah (6617)
• United States
8 Jun 08
very simply.. if you cant be yourself with someone, yer with the wrong someone. be who you are. if that bothers her, she isnt the one to be with.
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@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
8 Jun 08
I don't think that I could give any better advice then what your best responder has done. I just wanted to add that I Wish You The Best Of Luck with this girl, and that you will not be hurt or disappointed by her like you have in the past
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9 Jun 08
I agree with the other responses and have only one thing to add.Love is a package deal.We have to accept the good and the not so good.In your case however,I do not see anything bad about your passions.You are a man who has done well for himslef and have the right to enjoy it. Be open and honest about it.You have nothig to hide because it is all good. This will be a good test for her,if she can accomodate the things that give you pleasure,then she can live with who you are. I am struggling to put money for school together,my wife loves me nonetheless,even if it means I have no money to spend freely.So love conquers all. Go for it,be yourself and if she accepts you for who you are,then she is the one for you! Also be rational about her opinions-sometimes we have to compromise here and there.Good luck mate!
@emandi (102)
• Philippines
7 Jun 08
All of the responses before mine have said the same thing amd I totally agree with them. Love, if indeed that is what you've got going, loves the good parts and accepts the bad parts. Still, you have to give her time to accept it, since it might not come as quickly as you would hope. Be prepared for whatever will happen when you tell her. And, above everything, bear in mind that any one who cannot respect your (completely human) shortcomings and neuroses probably isn't who you're looking for. Best wishes for you and all other desperate peepz :D
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@subha12 (18441)
• India
9 Jun 08
i think if you have become intimate with her, then better to say the truth. if she can accept you a spart of true love, then its nice. otherwise just think it was also in stiore for you. else what can you do?
@kaleegirl45 (1515)
• United States
8 Jun 08
Everyone already said, tell her the truth and if she really likes you or loves you, she will take you for who you are. You have to have trust each other, you have to be honest with each other in order for any relationship to work. And if she get upset and doens't want to see you, than that person was not meant for you.
@kezabelle (2974)
7 Jun 08
I think you just have to be honest and open with her. There are certain things my partner does that I dont enjoy or have any interest in I wouldnt leave him because of that I love him and love is built on a lot more than what you think of another persons activities they do to pass away their spare time! If she truely cares for you none of it will matter when you love someone you love all of them the good and the bad you see it all and love them anyway, tell her everything about you if she is the one it wont matter anyway she will continue to care for you x
• Philippines
9 Jun 08
seems to me that i once was in the same boat as you are hehe.. i met my husband online and we had the greatest conversations ever.. he never mentioned about what he likes and all.. wed just talk about anything under the sun. after dating for a few months, a common friend of ours asked me to ask him if he could teach him a few tricks about circuit racing.. and oh boy was i shocked. i never wanted a racer for a boyfriend..its way too dangerous. it sparked a few fights and all but we are still together hehe married 2 yrs now with a baby boy just be yourself..whatever you do at the end of the day its what you will always be wearing to bed when you sleep
• United States
9 Jun 08
You should not have to worry about what the other person thinks. Once you tell her and she feels the same wayy it will not matter. i think as long as you have the same core values in line together everything else is pretty much just a matter of opinion. There are probably going to be things she does not like but from what you listed they are pretty minor. That global warming girl sounds like she may have overreacted and I would not let her set the standard as the norm for this. I think you should go with your gut. when I met my husband I knew that I wanted to share everything with him from this point on. You should just tell her and see where you end up. I don't think you are giving her enough credit.