Context: My friends wanted to go bungie jumping but I'm afraid of heights.  They kept trying to convince me to do it but I was reluctant.  Finally I stepped out on the ledge and jumped.
Speaker 1: I went bungie jumping with some friends but I was reluctant to jump.
Speaker 2: Are you scared of heights?
Speaker 1: Yes, I don't like heights at all. I did eventually muster the courage to jump, however.
Speaker 2: I bet that was the ride of your life.