I'm in my thirties. For years, I have been in a panic over not having a boyfriend (never had one), not being married and not having kids. And it doesn't look like it will happen to me on the horizon, which is an issue my therapist constantly discuss.

I've been on dates with guys to whom I have casually mentioned ONE of my mental health problems (depression, GAD, OCD). I have never mention the PTSD or my physical health problems. And every time they never contacted me again.

I see that a good number of people on these forums are in relationships or married. I would love it if you could share with me how you found a relationship.

• How did you get someone to be with you despite your mental illness?
• Did you get together before being diagnosed?
• Were you very young?

Some information would be helpful because I feel like there's no hope for me as someone with mental and physical health problems.