NiceAndSoft wrote:Going for our first time in June. We are in our mid-late 40's and the wife has the same exact concerns as you stated. This thread has helped some but the concerns are still there. Think we just have to go and experience it for her to see. Know she will be fine once we are there. Others have said their self confidence is greatly improved once going. Looking forward to that. I will be nice to see her attitude change and be acknowledged for the beautiful woman that I and others see and not focus on what "she" thinks are flaws and that she isn't going to fit in.
Personally for me , I find women that HAVE scars, strech marks, an extra pound or two, or NOT 20 something to be extremely attractive. Just as much as the "perfect" woman. THEY are the "real" women to me. It shows where you've been in life and you have interesting stories to tell.
I myself have a tiny concern over what some may think about some of my tattoos. Some of the subject matter looks rather dark. I don't have kittens and rainbows and flowers. There is one piece specifically on my back could make some turn their nose up but it is also a small piece of a larger picture and NOT what I stand for. It was a Fact of what was going on at that time in history and part of the whole story. My backpiece is part of my familys history and a sort of memorial to my grandfathers experience in WW2. You can not erase history and who was fighting then. But someone could focus on just that piece and have an issue with it. If they do then that is their problem not mine. In most cases I think the tats could be a good conversation starter if others are into them. So if anyone sees me, I don't bite (unless asked). You can aproach me.
We haven't been yet but I CAN say we do not judge anyone over anything. It's ALL in the personality and attitude. Don't worry about what others think. We are going to have a good tme, if someone has a problem with something about us it's their loss.
Just my two cents.
YOur tats don't define you. I'm sure you will find many people who do look past all that and see you for the person you are.
A good personality and good attitude is all you need to meet new friends. It also makes for good conversation starters.
Ive seen many tats while at RM and some were "interesting" to say the least. But it didnt make a difference on our interactions.