Would you ever date someone that had a mental illness? (guys, love)

[lovesMountains]

Originally Posted by oh-eve

No. I dated my share of freaks, addicts and narcicissts. It's time for others do take on PROJECTS, I deserve a good guy for once.

I understand why you wouldn't want any "projects", but like I said, many wonderful and successful people struggle with mental health issues.

But maybe you don't think President Abraham Lincoln, football hall of famer Terry Bradshaw or astronaut Buzz Aldrin are "good guys"?

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[bellakin123]

I did when I was 21. He was 20. We were dating a few weeks and he then told me he was schizophrenic. He was under treatment and was in a program. It explained what I thought were "quirks", several of which I over looked because he was so darn cute. I was in college at the time and being young, I really didn't know how to handle it. We dated for about 2 months and I broke it off because I found he wasn't empathetic or sympathetic. I don't know if that was related to the schizophrenia but there were also a few times where he got angry at the slightest things, which made me uncomfortable. Was a shame because on his good days, he was the best guy ever.

Now that I'm older, wiser and more patient, I don't know if I could say yes or no immediately, but I guess it all depended upon the severity and whether they were being treated or not.

[D217]

Uhh, yeah..almost exclusively. Lol

[timberline742]

Originally Posted by lovesMountains

I understand why you wouldn't want any "projects", but like I said, many wonderful and successful people struggle with mental health issues.

But maybe you don't think President Abraham Lincoln, football hall of famer Terry Bradshaw or astronaut Buzz Aldrin are "good guys"?

These 12 Incredibly Successful People Will Change The Way You Think About Depression

The worst part of that statement was the implication that people that suffer from depression, etc. can't be "good" people.

[14Bricks]

Originally Posted by timberline742

It can be better than the "ignorance gene"

Dude chill out, you whine too much. Everything is going to be Okay.

[lovesMountains]

Originally Posted by 14Bricks

Dude chill out, you whine too much. Everything is going to be Okay.

Actually, YOU could learn a lot from a guy like timberline if you'd were willing to grow and stretch yourself a bit

[lovesMountains]

Originally Posted by timberline742

The worst part of that statement was the implication that people that suffer from depression, etc. can't be "good" people.

Right, that was my problem with the statement for sure.

Mentally ill people are not "bad" people and some of them have the biggest hearts in the world because they understand what it is to truly suffer.

[HomeIsWhere...]

Maybe, if I wasn't aware that there was a mental illness involved...but I have to say that if I was not informed but something still felt off about this person/relationship, it would likely not be a successful or long term match. I don't feel as if I have the people skills, whatever they may be, to appreciate this type of relationship.

I have dated (unbeknownst to me in the beginning) an alcoholic, a compulsive gambler, and a womanizer. I do not believe I have the background or training to deal with these unfortunate set of circumstances

[bellakin123]

Originally Posted by lovesMountains

I understand why you wouldn't want any "projects", but like I said, many wonderful and successful people struggle with mental health issues.

But maybe you don't think President Abraham Lincoln, football hall of famer Terry Bradshaw or astronaut Buzz Aldrin are "good guys"?

These 12 Incredibly Successful People Will Change The Way You Think About Depression

Those are just depression! There's a long list of historical geniuses who suffered from mental illnesses...just to name a few--Van Gogh, Picasso, Beethoven, Michelangelo, Ernest Hemingway, Tolstoy, Issac Newton, heck, many say Albert Einstein may have been mentally ill!

[The Dissenter]

Originally Posted by Bosco55David

It would have to be well under control before I would even consider it.

I'd say the same. Bipolar disorder is an automatic hell no. After experiencing it with a roommate, not worth the risk.