How to explain scars from attack to new boyfriend?

A few years ago a guy I was dating went crazy and came at me with a knife. I now have scars on my back and hips from where he attacked me. The scars aren't that bad anymore but are visible enough that when I meet new guys they ask what it's from. I tell them some lame excuse about a boating accident.





I want to be honest about it, but at the same time, it's kind of a scary thing to tell someone you've just met! Is it ok to tell them my boating accident excuse at first, and then when I get to know them better, tell them the truth?How to explain scars from attack to new boyfriend?
Just tell them you would rather not discuss it at that moment. Then later on in the relationship, explain what happened.How to explain scars from attack to new boyfriend?
Just like with your Bipolar medicine, you can't start a relationship off with lies. You don't owe anyone an explanation about your scars, so just tell them that you don't feel comfortable talking about it. If the relationship gets serious you can tell them then. If they bug you to tell them the story, they're probably too immature for you to get serious about.





If you tell someone that you had lied to them about one thing they'll wonder what else you've lied to them about.





I hope this helps some, you sound like you've been going through a lot. I hope things get better for you.
It's ok to tell the boating accident story at first. It's one of the rare cases where lying isn't infringing on another person's rights in your relationship with them. It may also suffice to be honest, but vague about it. Say that it was from an attack, but make it clear that it isn't something you want to discuss in depth at the moment.
Don't lie about it founding a relationship on lies is like building a city on quicksand. it's highly unstable and will likely end up sinking. Let them know that you don't want to discuss it right now and if they really do have feelings for you they'll respect your privacy. Once you get to know them better just tell them what happened they may be angry and possibly homicidal toward the boyfriend but it should not affect the relationship between the two of you.
If you care about this guy and are getting undressed with him i think you should tell the truth. Lies will catch up later and guys dont really like to be lied to.