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Old 07-23-2015, 10:48 AM
 
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What does that mean?

I had an older friend tell me and this was in regards to dating. He says I can be intense at times, but that is partly due to my level of success in life and wanting to accomplish things. Constantly pushing myself.

I have been told by gfs because that I can come off as intimidating. I made a thread about this before lol...tall athletic black guy with a shaved head lol. I work as an engineer in my daytime (IT/Web Hosting) and in my spare time I lift weights and am currently training for an MMA fight. Working hard on my finances and that's going great also.

I think maybe I give off this air that I'm above certain stuff BUT that isn't really me! I just have high standards for myself and I think that throws people off.

How can I tone it down a bit. Thoughts guys and ladies?
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Old 07-23-2015, 10:53 AM
 
Location: Brentwood, Tennessee
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What does that mean?

I had an older friend tell me and this was in regards to dating. He says I can be intense at times, but that is partly due to my level of success in life and wanting to accomplish things. Constantly pushing myself.

I have been told by gfs because that I can come off as intimidating. I made a thread about this before lol...tall athletic black guy with a shaved head lol. I work as an engineer in my daytime (IT/Web Hosting) and in my spare time I lift weights and am currently training for an MMA fight. Working hard on my finances and that's going great also.

I think maybe I give off this air that I'm above certain stuff BUT that isn't really me! I just have high standards for myself and I think that throws people off.

How can I tone it down a bit. Thoughts guys and ladies?
Turn your focus outward. Volunteer more. Think of others first.
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Old 07-23-2015, 10:56 AM
 
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Turn your focus outward. Volunteer more. Think of others first.
I like the volunteer thing

I actually have a lot to give but I do focus a lot on myself and especially my training I help others too.
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Old 07-23-2015, 10:56 AM
 
Location: U.S.A.
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Smile more often. It really is that simple..
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Old 07-23-2015, 12:25 PM
 
Location: Pa
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Not intense, rather ambitious.
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Old 07-23-2015, 12:29 PM
 
Location: Middle of the valley
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By the time they are your GFs they should know you.... so why would you still be intimidating?

I've been told I am intimidating by lots of people, but that's only when they first meet me.

For first impressions, the advice to smile more is golden.
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Old 07-23-2015, 01:18 PM
 
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By the time they are your GFs they should know you.... so why would you still be intimidating?

I've been told I am intimidating by lots of people, but that's only when they first meet me.

For first impressions, the advice to smile more is golden.
Just the impression from the outside. They said "at first you come off as intimidating...but once I knew you / once you smiled".

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Old 07-23-2015, 03:43 PM
 
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Just the impression from the outside. They said "at first you come off as intimidating...but once I knew you / once you smiled".


I find it beneficial. /lol
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Old 07-23-2015, 05:44 PM
 
Location: Viña del Mar, Chile
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What does that mean?

I had an older friend tell me and this was in regards to dating. He says I can be intense at times, but that is partly due to my level of success in life and wanting to accomplish things. Constantly pushing myself.

I have been told by gfs because that I can come off as intimidating. I made a thread about this before lol...tall athletic black guy with a shaved head lol. I work as an engineer in my daytime (IT/Web Hosting) and in my spare time I lift weights and am currently training for an MMA fight. Working hard on my finances and that's going great also.

I think maybe I give off this air that I'm above certain stuff BUT that isn't really me! I just have high standards for myself and I think that throws people off.

How can I tone it down a bit. Thoughts guys and ladies?

I don't know, but it sounds positive if you ask me.
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Old 07-23-2015, 06:30 PM
 
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Hmm not sure what to say on this topic lol
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