Nothing good to say

I have rarely considered myself a man of few words. But in this case I will. I have had alopecia totalis for over 40 yrs; no hair anywhere. And even though I have grown up, much of the world has not. I know that if I had to do it all over, I would probably made a much better go of my life, despite my condition. But no man is an island. We are all social beings and what people say to us, both to our face, and behind our back, when they think we cannot hear, permeates into us and our feelings/ourselves then reflect out into and onto others. To this day I have never had a girlfriend or a relationship in my life. I am 56. I lost my virginity at 49 and that was about it. I know that we all determine some part of our destiny. But there are many obstacles in the road of life, mostly made up of other people; shallow, insensitive, superficial, and childish. The list goes on. I do realize that there are millions of people in the world who have it way worse than we who have this condition do. But that does not necessarily make any of those in our world (or mine) any smarter or kinder. Maybe until I meet someone, someday, who accepts me as I am (I no longer feel I ever ever will) then I may have something good to say about this condition. So far I do not! Mark Hansen, Milwaukee, WI.

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Comment by JeffreySF on November 13, 2012 at 8:43pm

Hey Mark,
Have you tried seeking some therapy?
It might just turn your situation around!

Comment by Dominique Cleopatra on November 15, 2012 at 6:24pm

FYI I like a man with a smooth chest, the less body hair the better : )

Comment by Dominique Cleopatra on November 15, 2012 at 6:27pm

There are plenty of people that are in relationships where I doubt looks were the big draw. Some women just want a man who will be good to them and loyal.

Comment by Tallgirl on November 15, 2012 at 10:08pm

Yep. Loyalty is a biggie.

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