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Old 08-20-2017, 06:33 PM
 
Location: Windham County, VT
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If we're compatible, complementary sorts/flavors of odd, weird, eccentric ? Sure

However, just 'cause I'm rare (atypical in certain ways)
doesn't mean there's mutual interest & attraction with all uncommon (not-so-mainstream) people.

How one's quirks are experienced-as appealing or offputting-depends on thresholds & perceptions of specific individuals involved.
There are aspects/traits about me which would annoy some men, yet would delight other guys-
same can be said about the personalities & behaviors of those whom I've gotten to know.
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Old 08-20-2017, 08:53 PM
 
Location: Middle of the valley
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In general, I like unique people, people with skills or passions, and people who are a "what you see is what you get" type.
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Old 08-20-2017, 10:51 PM
 
Location: Polynesia
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When I was single and dating a lot, I used to moan to my girlfriends "All I want is to meet a man who is NORMAL!"

I never did find one. My husband is great and I love him to pieces but he is far from normal.
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Old 08-21-2017, 08:36 AM
 
Location: TN/NC
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I have been in the past.
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Old 08-21-2017, 09:53 AM
 
Location: Jupiter
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Odd, eccentric, weird isn't attractive to me. So no.
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Old 08-21-2017, 09:54 AM
 
Location: Phoenix, AZ
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I read an article recently with a quotable saying I love (it was written by a professional Domme, so I guess she'd know a thing or two)... "Normal is just a setting on your dryer."

I like that I've got posts on this thread from back in 2012, and my mind has only changed so much. I still find the more outrageously expressive people to be easy on the eyes...but since I've had some experience in dating "in the wild" since then, I've realized that the people I have really become close to did not need to advertise their weirdness. The younger ones sporting rebellious fashion in extreme ways seemed to have a lot to prove, but underneath all of that they really weren't THAT interesting. Some of the most complex and deeply layered people with lots of really cool inner stuff have been the more normal looking ones. And being patient with someone long enough to get to know them, even if you're not sure if they're weird enough at first glance...it's REALLY paid off for me. My "type" shifted as I learned from experience...no longer people my own age or younger with long or brightly dyed hair, tattoos, piercings, etc. Now I like older intellectuals with lots of hobbies and passions and engaging life stories. You can be a very unusual person without necessarily advertising it, though there's nothing wrong with it if that's what you choose to do, either.

tl;dr-- "Don't judge a book by its cover!"
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