I don't understand why I act in a way that is different from myself every time I am around a guy that I like in a date type situation. I mean I have only had one boyfriend in the past but he broke up with me because the relationship was weird, and it was my fault. It was my fault for not being myself and for trying to hide who I am. Ever since I was little I have been strange but I take pride in that and all my friends love me because of who I am. I like my personality too but I can't show that through in relationships. Like right now I really like a guy but feel like when I am around him he is not really SEEING the real me. He is only seeing the shyer, awkwarder version of me. Before I liked him, like before the flirting and more serious situations I could talk to him and try to open myself up to him. I just wish i could understand what my problem is, and i could be able to show people who I am. Because if there is one thing I hate its feeling like I can't control who I am.
stella07 answered Tuesday April 22 2008, 12:53 pm: i think you may just be scared to put yourself out there. it seems to me like sometimes putting yourself out there, its just a good way to get hurt. im not saying that its true about every one, but it can and has happend before.
my advice is to keep your gaurd up for those who you may not feel is trustworthy yet. and when you are ready, take it down and let them in. you will know when the time is right and who you want to let in your life.
the guy you are with now im sure you guys really enjoy being with each other. but you might not feel completely sure of yourself, or even him at the moment. i think you need to take time to get to know each other little by little. the things you tell each other dont have to be anything huge in your life, just minor details are fine.
it can be hard to trust someone, and you want to make sure that the trust is 100% there before you give it out.
the feeling of not knowing how to control who you may think you are is frustrating im sure. but i think you could still be trying to find out exactly who you are. you dont need to rush it, dont worry.
just be comfortable with yourself the way you are now, and know that it is ok that you dont know every single mystery about yourself just yet. life works in crazy ways sometimes. so just be pacient and everything will make sense sooner or later.
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