For those who go to these places as an escape, a break from real world responsibilities, at times you go in there really vulnerable and trying to fill some sort of void.
Basically, you're exposed and vulnerable.. then you walk straight into the lion's den.. and these lions they all look oh so majestic, in your mind, you have tamed them.. as they slowly nibble at you.
Again, @AngGwapo said it best..
A GM will believe what he wants to believe..