Kimmerz, I believe Cadet has provided the answer to why they are the exact opposite of themselves. You have to remember that as we grow up, our bodies change and then one day as we begin our "decline" into middle age, our bodies change again. It use to be that women were the target of "they are going through the change of life". Well, that's not the case because men do go through changes as well. The reason we know more about this now is because of modern technology and the fact that people are talking more today about life changes. Heck, the TV ads don't leave much to the imagination any longer.
Now that you've got a better understanding of what is going on, you can go back and begin to re-read some of HB's postings, as well as M G Blue's postings and the light bulb will click on. During the early stages, you were far too close to the situation to understand the advice that we provided. As you walk the path, your eyes will begin to open further to what we have shared and you will become wiser and more understanding of the ways of the mlcer.
You have learned what it is to have self respect and now, you must not allow anyone to trod on that. Kimmerz, you've come a long way...
Sit quietly, the answers will reveal themselves when you least expect them to. The past is gone, the present is a gift and you need to focus on today, allow the future to reveal itself when it is ready.