[mooism2]

Do you feel that it is a problem?

Would it be a problem if you had a platonic friend (of either gender) who was much smarter than you?

[DrorY]

no, it wouldn't. I don't feel it's a problem now, as I feel enough self value in what I am doing. I fear it might evolve into a problem if at some point along the road I won't feel that satisfaction in whatever it is I am doing