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Old Jul 31, 2015, 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by disparaissant View Post
Maybe there is less stigma. I know it is talked about more and more. But when it comes to when a person has a choice to date someone with mental health issues over someone who does not, I think it is clear what they will choose. Most people strive for the best they can get.
Hopefully over time it will be more and more accepted.
Just an update, after messaging him and saying I'm on disability but I also do some work as ---- (I could say but rather not), he said he saw no reason for us not to meet sometime and he appreciated my honesty.
So, yes I know honesty is always best, but still I won't have it as public on my profile. Also I didn't say it was for mental health issues.
But I go back to my initial gut feeling. As long as people I want to meet like my profile as it is, I think it is fine to meet once without telling them.
Someone here said people would be mad, would find even one date a waste of time etc., well then I don't think they should be on a dating site, because really no one knows if the person on the other end is telling the truth about anything.
Thanks again for all the replies, it is much appreciated and gave me a chance to think about it all.
Sorry ... I did not mean to imply that you were on disability for MI issues. Bottom line if you feel like you are taking good care of yourself - it does not matter... everyone has things that they feel insecure about and think it's a deal breaker. Be alert to who you are getting to know - IMO that is were the concern should be.
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