One of my friend introduced to me to a guy in his early 30s through our love for music. So we went on a karaoke session and talked about music and more. But then as we were having dinner, the guy(lets name him M), confessed that he is living with schizoaffective disorder and how he was dx with it. I was surprised M was being forward with such a sensitive topic in just a first meet up. Plus, I was unsure if I should be confessing to him too. I did not reveal my secret at the end and had to pretend that whatever he said, I heard them for the first time.

Before we left, he took down my email and then sent me his small biography kind of story to read. I read it and realized that he experienced many unfortunate things like us due to his disorder. I just wish I could reveal to him how much I can relate. Problem is, I don't know him that well and I'm afraid things might be weird or go wrong between us.

So if you were in my shoe, what would you do? Do you think it is alright to reveal my mental illness to him?