So you are more open minded than they are? That is interesting. This facet of someone's personality is very important to me. It is at the top of my list. I can't have closed minded friends. I guess you like other things about your friends? Or was this how you were raised and so you just chose your friends this way?

I can understand being ashamed of your scars. I'm sorry . I had to work through and past my shame. It was very liberating. When I got past my shame I could tell myself "this is who I am, I have good points and faults and I love myself anyway and totally accept who I am".