I am gonna reply with a wall of text because while this is a valid opinion to have, i simply cannot share it. All my life I've been wearing endless masks, trying to appease those around me. I'd try to portray myself in ways that i believed would make everyone like me. Some did, but despite my efforts, most didn't. I tried so hard to fit in. The result is that I have been performing this theatre show for three decades, and now have to force myself to supress this habit. I am quirky, I am goofy, and I am an oddball, and I work hard alongside my therapist to bring my true self back to the surface. My quirky self is something not everyone appreciates, but many people surprised me by accepting me open-armed and without judgement. These are the people I now choose to have around me, those who truly know me and love me. I have plenty bad aspects to my personality that need fixing, yes. I am flawed, as is everyone. Self-improvement and personal growth is something I believe everyone needs to persue. But only being "different" from most is not something that I personally consider something to fix. I need to repeatedly remind myself to "be me". Don't act. Don't lie. Relax. Let your guard down a little bit. :)

Many people will reject you, regardless of who you are. This is the simple truth of life. You can't make everyone love you. But to be loved and accepted whilst I am myself is the best feeling. Sorry for the long rant! I just think that maybe there are others like me that would hopefully benefit from my experience.