[Noogan]

I'm not sure if a topic like this has been made already, but this issue has happened to me recently so I'm curious to see if it's happened to others as well.

I'm leaning more towards love relationship wise, but friends and family are more than welcome.

My story:

I used to be very comfortable with my own appearance and actions, this was only 5-6 months ago to be honest. I did what I liked, I never put on make up, I loathed those that smoked/took drugs, I valued my own morals and beliefs a lot. This all changed after a series of events which involved a certain person (guy I liked). After the drama, I found myself very self conscious, somewhat heartless, mean, and I can't leave the house with eyeliner or mascara on. I know that people go through changes as they grow older through experience, but is it possible to change this much over...a person? Especially in such a short span of time.

Don't get me wrong, I'm perfectly comfortable with who I am now, despite the fact that I prefer the old me. The guy and I didn't work out and I don't hold any bitter feelings towards him.

Has anything remotely similar event happened to you? Please share~

[Mr. Chan]

I learned to kinda be less of an ass.

kinda.

[rachilde]

Sure. I once had a boyfriend who did pretty much nothing illegal and he was well-mannered, polite, and very very very middle class. He didn't like to go out and party. Eventually I came to have some of those sensibilities as well. Then I realized that I hated having those sensibilities and broke up with him. Now I'm back to the way I was and I love it. I love just doing whatever the hell I want. And I don't think I'll ever date someone who disapproves of that or tries to change it again.

[sumoberrylu]

i think i've changed because of my boyfriend and in some aspects, i don't like it.

[whatismyname]

yes i have, but i wasnt asked to.

[se7en]

I think I have changed, without myself knowing ...

[AS1AND0LL]

I try not to let relationships change me as a person, if I was comfortable with who I was before I met that s/o then I don't think I would try to change myself even if the relationship fails due to any reasons involving me.. I am who I am.

[bonjour tristesse.]

I grew up as a person because of him even though our relationship failed.

[forgottenmemories]

I try to not let it change me so much. But I would be lying if I said my boyfriend didn't change me. For example, I used to wear makeup everyday, I can't walk outside without makeup on. Nowadays, I couldn't careless. I'm also more self conscious about my spending habits, not saying that I've stopped spending completely, but I've calmed down a lot.

So in a way, he changed me for the better.

[KuYA II]

Not relationship wise, but more of sort of friendship.

This one guy in my church called me fat, and I guess I took it so serious to the point I started to diet. Then my diet turn into a change of the way i'm eating. I hardly eat fast foods and never TOUCHED sweets, junk food, ice cream, anything with sugar. I wanted to get those out of my life. Now that I was skinny, I didn't like the way I look so I'm trying to bulk up at the moment.

I guess in a way it did help a lot because now I'm really healthy, but at the same time it made me feel insecure about myself and pulled my self esteem down a lot. Till now, it's hard for me to bring my confidence up despite how much people told me how different I look (in a good way).

Right now I'm slowly trying to bring my self back when I used to be carefree during my high school time, but much more better.

[XangelXtranX]

I changed but in a good way.
I have never had a real boyfriend. But I've met this guy last summer, we had great time talking to eachother but after school started we drifted away.
I was always a good person ( Seriously >;3 ) I learned to be a lil better, less of a rebel. I enjoy RnB more, I learned to love the little things. and etc.
I guess it was a good change.

[raerae~<3]

certain events as well as people have made me change...
"its the people you choose to be with that lets you know who you are..." - han from tokyo drift.
i guess a part of us all want to fit in
i swear too much for my liking now.
its a habit i cant get rid of...

[Amanda Plz]

He changed me for the best. I'm not so afraid anymore and I've grown so much. He's opened my eyes to many things and I hope I've done the same for him. The goals that I set out for myself so long ago are finally being accomplished and that just makes my life so much more complete. I'm more confident and I'm myself around people that aren't just my family. I love it so much and I love him for drawing me out of my shell

[danielluv]

I grew up as a person because of him even though our relationship failed.

THIS. I didn't change because of him, I changed because of the situation we went through. I became stronger, more confident, less insecure.

[HeartOnHerSleeve]

Man, I am such a chameleon. Not proud of it. I can't really help it though =/

Back when I hung out with straight-edge preppy kids (excuse my labeling, lol), I was TOTALLY straight-edge. I even began to dislike drugs and alcohol even though I used to do them a little before. But I also became slightly snobby and gossip-y. I really liked more popular movies and Victoria's Secret, etc xD

Then I hung out more with skaters/stoners. Started doing drugs, going to parties, changed the way I dressed... I listened to completely different music and liked different things...

lol. IDK if I'd call myself a poser. I don't TRY to change myself, people just influence the way I think and what kind of clothes are cute. Geez I worry about myself sometimes. I never changed due to one specific person though, if that's what this thread is all about.

[Xyeun]

Yes, I have to say I did change because of someone. I dressed up and some make up on to catch his attention for some time. Mission completed. Although, I realized I didn`t really like the guy because of his personality afterwards. ^^;;

[duntellmi]

I changed...a bit. But its all very "outside" changes, if you get what I mean. I keep using peeps now, when in the past I dont, haha. Must be too much MSN-ing.

[junchan]

ummm...i think yeah...
i fall in love with someone who loved a funny girl..
then i changed into really funny gurl >_____________<

but i didn't get him...an other guy asked me out.....
quite disappointed.....-.-;;

[Noogan]

Yes, I have to say I did change because of someone. I dressed up and some make up on to catch his attention for some time. Mission completed. Although, I realized I didn`t really like the guy because of his personality afterwards. ^^;;

Story of my life really. Haha. Only he ended up liking my best friend as well...and now his best friend and I are friends with benefits....=S The whole situation is kinda effed to be honest. ^^;

[sixth.]

yes i have. my ex was your typical mr. popular and i was always the quiet asian girl who no one ever really notices. of course, being around him i couldn't help but want to become more outgoing and social-able. i definitely gained a whole tonne of confidence and became a lot more comfortable with myself.