Do you enjoy being checked out occasionally

...but ALSO feel so self conscious at the same time???

An attractive guy was looking at me twice as I walked nearby today. Even though at FIRST i enjoyed it I felt so awkward as I got closer.😩 I really hate it. If he had ever talked to me I would've for a minute too..but if they show MORE interest I will clam up and I don't feel I am enough. I wish life were not this difficult when it came to love or attraction 😟

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sarabee1995 · 26-30, F

First ... you ARE enough. You are more than enough. Know this and believe this.

But to your initial questions, no, I don't enjoy being checked out. I'm sure this is because as far back as I can remember (10, 12 years old) creepy old guys would be checking me out. I grew up in a very touristy beachfront community and guys were always hanging out and checking out everyone within sight. To this day those stares give me the creeps.

Coralmist · 41-45, F

@sarabee1995 Having the level of PTSD that I do..I may not be enough for many. I think possibly intrinsically yes but for many guys Im sure they would tire of my issues. 🥺 But ty so much..I hope for some I may be enough. And Yeah staring creepily is not attractive..ugh.