Hello everyone.

I’m a study-hard, physically fit 20 year old white male at Purdue University studying Aerospace Engineering. I’ve had difficulty in forming relationship through high school and college, and I would appreciated to learn from the community to what degree why that may be.

I always try to make friends. But I feel that I have a trait that negatively displays who I am. It creates a connotation of abnormality. I was born without adult teeth. All I have is baby teeth. Imagine a full-grown adult with huge spaces between their teeth and some even missing because the teeth are so small.

I understand that’s it a genetic defect. I also understand that it’s something unique about me. And I’m thankful for that. So my question is this:

To what degree does society not like to speak or be with those who are not “normal” looking? How much does it affect my relationships compared to the average person? And what is your honest opinion about someone who looks different?

Your help in understanding the degree of how my defect has affected my social life will be greatly appreciated by the community. Thanks Everyone!