I'll tell you what I say to most people in your position dude. I understand what you're talking about but reality of things is that rushing is a very old strategy that's been around since the first RTS came out.
I realize you want to have bigger armies and duke it out in style. You have a few options:
1) Play Deathmatch. Rushing is not very useful in that game type and may suite your style more.
2) Prepare for a rush by building 2+ turrets and throw in some hogs and/or flamers. You will not be able to "boom" and get super armies AND survive a rush at the same time. It's a either/or kind of thing. If you defend yourself very well, the rush won't be as effective.
3) Rush first to force them to defend then back away and build your army. Just the simple fact that you attacked first will put most players on the defensive and they won't think to rush you back.
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