[Sly Apple Pie]

Originally Posted by wolfgang

Then it could be stated in a more optimistic way it seems. It comes across as, "gad, who'd have thought I'd be into you?". When you want it to come across as "wow, I'm really glad I've gotten to know you now after just seeing you around work and like what I see."

Well, taken out of context, I agree with you. But in the context of:

Truth be told, when I first met you, I never had the best first impression of you. Never had the best second or third impression either. Used to think you seemed stuck-up, or ignorant. And as a quiet boy who was still relatively shy and socially inexperienced at the time, I used to think that you were the kind of person who I could never, ever get on with – not in a million years.

Over the past four months I’ve realized that I was so very, very wrong. More wrong than I’ve ever been. And I couldn’t be more thankful for that.

The truth is, you are one of the most kind and selfless people I have ever met. You are far from ignorant; you are caring and loving. You are independent, and you are strong of heart and mind. You are hilarious, and at times you probably don’t even realize it.

I personally disagree that it isn't "optimistic," as you label it.