I think acceptance in itself will actually make you less of a weirdo. It makes you less focused on "proving yourself", or thinking you need to look or act a certain way, makes you less defensive, and it makes you carry yourself at ease, looking confident.
Being able to understand and accept yourself are some of the most important developments both me and my girlfriend have gone through in the past ten or so years.
Self acceptance and forgiveness is one of the greatest gifts a person can give themselves. It allows you to actually be okay with who you are, and if you don't like something you now are allowed to focus your efforts on self improvement instead of self doubt or even self hate. It's been a long road here, too.
Being able to understand and accept yourself are some of the most important developments both me and my girlfriend have gone through in the past ten or so years.