I am once again dating. I found a nice man who is kind and listens well. Now, just above in this thread I was reading something like I wouldn't say I'm going to tell you this because you like me, but that's what I told my date last night. He has said that he really likes me, and showing some affection. So I said "there's something I would like you to know, since it seems you like me a bit, I am on antidepressants and I was also in the past".. he nodded his head, we had dinner and later I asked him "did that bother you what I said' or something like that, and he said no, why would it? I just said that for a lot of people it would make a difference. He said it made no difference to him. So, there is always the chance of rejection and I've grown a lot, so I am okay with it if someone does reject me for it. I always look at it as we live in the present moment, the past is history. Honesty is the best thing, but for me, to establish some level of trust with someone first is important. You have to realize the other person could also have things they don't want to share either. When I first starting dating, I was telling everything way too soon, because I didn't want to hurt the person that might be having feelings for me. But that's life, some will end up getting hurt. Go with your own gut on how to approach it, the simpler the better I think. Best wishes to you.
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