Quote by Dancing_Doll
Actually, the pic turned me on less than the descriptions and accomplishments. In fact, even if you hadn't shown a pic, based on those descriptions I would have been interested in knowing more. I've had some pretty guys before, that if they were well photoshopped and lit, wouldn't look all that different from the guy in the pic. I've also turned down a really good looking guy or two (even a male model) because the attitude was really unattractive. And I've gone for others because the attraction (for a fling) overcame the connection-flaws. Looks have never been as intimidating as a guy that's really got his shit together in the personal/educational/vocational/life-outlook sphere. Those are the guys that are more apt to bring out the girly "I don't know if he'll like me" nervous flutters.
I may have sounded totally cool with my answers, but I do have my insecurities (don't we all?). That initial meeting, chat, hook-up is easy because you're not putting that much on the line, so whether you perceive someone as hotter than you shouldn't really unnerve people that much. Once you're really getting to know someone and 'in the box' so to speak, it's a different kind of vulnerability - especially when they're really impressing and intriguing you and the right vibe and energy is there.
I get you entirely. Probably even more than you imagine, actually. I've had a few gorgeous women open up to me on occasions about this matter, and I'm not talking about the small talk, casual type of opening up. I'm well aware of the personal and unique challenges these women can face in the dating process, especially concerning serious relationships. I didn't mean to imply that everything was always easy for you, nor that you're only interested in the superficial aspect of things.
I was mostly sarcastic with that comment concerning the picture too. I thought it was hilarious that although you've probably met all kinds of guys in real life, I could still manage to trigger some positive response with this very short description and that random picture.
Oh, and I was also teasing you... just a bit.
By the way, this makes me wonder what I'd look like myself if I was well lit and photoshopped. I'd have to lose a bit of bodyfat first though, otherwise I have those round baby cheeks that cover my cheekbones...