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Old Jan 06, 2008, 02:28 AM
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It seems to me that this is a very individual question, and really cannot be answered generally. I would have to punt, and say that it depends upon the disorder, the degree of that disorder, and whether or not the person experiencing it feels capable of entering into an intimate relationship. All of those things. So, sometimes "yes," sometimes "no," and sometimes, "maybe."

It just all depends upon exactly what's going on, and how it's being dealt with, in my opinion.

Should one who's suffering a disorder choose to pursue an intimate relationship, however, I think that full disclosure is extremely important. By, say, the third date, or before sleeping together, whichever comes first. This is when I would prefer to know if I were the other party.

Edited to add, AlteredState01, we haven't even met, and I can see that you have a lot more to offer than housekeeping skills. You are smart, insightful, compassionate, literate, and aware. These are (I regret to say) not everyday qualities - and that's just what I can see from your on-line posts. I'm sure there's a lot more to you in person, as well. I'm not devaluing housecaring skills, either - I wish mine were better!

I'm just saying, if it's so clear to me, a stranger really, that there's a lot more to you, then I think those great qualities, and more, will be at least equally clear to anyone who knows you in person. Evidently that just hasn't occurred yet, romantically. That doesn't mean it won't.