Is Succeeding Really Failure???

You know, I find it immensely frustrating that the more successful I am the more intimidating that seems to be. I don’t get it! Last summer I was supposed to meet a girl friend in Florida for a getaway. I really needed the time out and was looking forward to hanging out. I had confirmed plans when she called and said she was inviting another mutual friend, but she thought that this gal would be too intimidated by my success, so I shouldn’t come down. OUCH! That hurt and haven’t talked with her since. So should I fail a bit, or not be ambitious or passionate about my career so I can be more popular? How bizarre. . . .

Same seems to apply to dating. I can meet the rare great guy, but if it turns out I make more than he does, or he guesses about what I make based on thin air and looking at my passion and design talent, he is uncomfortable and backs off. Even if it is a temporary glitch in his life, he makes it an issue. I know, I know this is his deal, not mine. But you know, if he took a little time, he might come to realize I have been there too, and would rather enjoy someone’s mind over dinner in a dive, than someone’s ego over dinner in a five star restaurant! Call me crazy, but call me! 🙂
MG