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writes:Hi - to anyone who feels the same...I love my boyfriend to bits - when we are alone or around people that I trust I can talk about him freely. However, whenever I am around workmates or certain people I know, I "freak out" incase they might ask me questions about him. I know this is because he has quite an unconventional outlook on life - he is an artist and works part time to support his art. I know this isn't anything to be embarrassed about but I find myself still really afraid of talking about him...I think it's quite weird considering we have a great relationship and I should be really proud to talk about him...can anyone give me insight as to WHY I feel like this? Reply to this Question
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reader, laura585  +, writes (18 June 2009):
Maybe your just afraid of all the stereotypes of artists. Like "what would an artist be without a girlfriend? Homeless" and etc I know, I was with a musician for years. They are not the richest in the world (unless they hit it big) but they are definately the most interesting! A lot of people dont understand artists outlook and think they are lazy, they dont understand living for a dream. He's not conventional but when someone asks you about him take pride in his uniquness, like you found a diamond in the rough. It's ok if they don't get it, because you do and that's all that really matters.
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reader, ilovebowsandcherries  +, writes (18 June 2009):
 maybe with the people at work you feel you need to have a more successful boyfriend i'm not saying he isn't but what i mean is maybe they're a bit sort of "upper" class so you speak.
maybe you feel they won't approve in some ways of what he does and think he's a bit weird or something maybe you think they'll think "oh he should be a solicitor" something a bit more money making.
Just a thought. you probably feel they won't approve but that shouldn't bother you hun, he does what he wants to do what his dream is.
Hope this helps :)
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