Having now become a changed man, I look back on certain comparisons made of me with a lack of pride and more disdain and embarrassment.
It started at the age of about 20 (before this it was rarely impressive comparisons) I distinctly remember having a care n share sesh with my mum, who out of absolute nowhere turned round and said:
Mum: Abdulla, Don’t be such a Casanova
Me: ummm, uggghhh, ummm.. What??… like… what??… I mean… ummmm what do you mean?? who have you been talking to??Mum: Sometimes a mother, just knows, and remember you have to treat women with respect.
Whilst I thought this was un-called for, since I was in no way shape or form a Casanova -esque quality player/person, this had and still has a serious impact on me. I am now totally respectful in what I say, and the way I act around women… if my mum is ever around, or could hear about my interactions with them.