How do people react

[Leonard Axel]

I used to cut a few years ago, and got through it. But never told or showed anyone, and as such I've been wearing hoodies in the hot-as-shit new zealand heat. Basically, it boils down to this: Theres this qt girl I like and want to ask her out but dont know how she'll react when she see's my scars.

I pretty much wanna know how you break it to someone, and how they usually react. Is there a way to say it without sounding crazy? I've gone through the situation a million times in my head and in each one I come off sound like a lunatic or an attention-seeker.

plz help.

[Broken Toy]

If this girl is even a half decent person, shell understand. I told someone after they saw mu wrist (i wasn't wearing hoodies or anything, i thought i would hide it, that was stupid) and she understood everything. I told a guy friends, girlfriend after she told me, i thought she deserved to know since she had the courage to tell me, and i found out today that she had told my friend. He didn't even care, just agreed with my excuse and winked when no one was looking (i did my arm, pretty stupid)

Just tell her in the way you think you are most comfortable with and if she isn't understanding about it shes not the one for you anyway.

[Magenta]

Nowadays people just offer their sympathy or don't say anything. It's easy for teenagers to mock teenagers but adults tend to keep their mouths shut. But I agree, if she doesn't accept you for something you cannot change, she's not worth it. I don't hide my scars anymore and anyone who says anything negative can go to hell, in my opinion.

[RazorTourniquet]

She is probably not going to care. Moreover, she will be willing to help. The people I've dated usually got worried. Maybe if you stop hiding your cuts, not just in front of her but in front of everyone you will be quicker to judge if someone's worth it or not. You will be able to track their reactions before you even form a relationship. Some people ask silly questions but life is way too short to be anxious about it. Be open about your past, people appreciate it.