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Do guys care about scars?

Hi, I have kinda noticeable scars on my thighs and arms. They are white but faded but blend in with my pale skin. Is it an issue when it comes to dating?? I don’t know whether to cover them up or how to even tell a guy I used to sh. Mind you, I’m completely clean and I’m not depressed anymore. It just seems to be a reminder of my past everytime I look at it and I can’t make it go away.
Original post by Rorryyyyy
Hi, I have kinda noticeable scars on my thighs and arms. They are white but faded but blend in with my pale skin. Is it an issue when it comes to dating?? I don’t know whether to cover them up or how to even tell a guy I used to sh. Mind you, I’m completely clean and I’m not depressed anymore. It just seems to be a reminder of my past everytime I look at it and I can’t make it go away.

As a man, no. It isn't an issue. You are you and as long as you are comfortable as you then it shouldn't affect your dating life. It more matters about who you are now than the past
I hope you are all good now :smile:
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In my experience, it has not been a problem. It will very much depend on the guy and how you are otherwise though.
(edited 2 months ago)
Original post by Rorryyyyy
Hi, I have kinda noticeable scars on my thighs and arms. They are white but faded but blend in with my pale skin. Is it an issue when it comes to dating?? I don’t know whether to cover them up or how to even tell a guy I used to sh. Mind you, I’m completely clean and I’m not depressed anymore. It just seems to be a reminder of my past everytime I look at it and I can’t make it go away.

as a guy, i don't have any issues with scars, but probably because i have them myself. and my girlfriend has never had an issue either, i've also been in just sexual relationships and i've never found anyone to judge or think of me any differently. it's never really affected me other than from what i think of them, and i hate that i have to live with them, but it's easier to forget that they are even there in the first place when no one else brings them up. which is always nice.

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