appeal of martial arts.?

Just something I'm curious about. Being a martial artist I've had many reactions some consider martial artists as weirdo's some can't help making Bruce lee noises or playfight when they hear you do martial arts, but how do you all feel when you know that some one does martial art. Do you find it y or comforting to know that your significant other can break cinder blocks with his bear hands or shatter baseball bats with their legs. does it scare you to know this as you see them as loaded weapons. do you think it odd that people can devote a good part of their lives to escaping a life threatening situation. Reactions people reactions. oh and for the martial artists amongst you what's the weirdest response you ever got on your "coming out"