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Depression, Anxiety, Meds, and Dating (Lol!!)

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Does anyone have any advice for me? It's so difficult being single and the dating scene is such a challenge with the meds, etc.

Does anyone have any advice? I feel as if I'm damaged goods. When people meet me, they think I'm "perfect". Ha! I don't want to come across as mysterious but I also believe too much info too quickly can scare someone off.

I also have high standards, which I cannot help. Any advice?? Thank : )
deleted_user
deleted_user
Bless your heart - I would not be back on the dating scene for anything! It is hard, girl - not even thinking about the meds! I don't think it is good to reveal everything about yourself - shoot, most people don''t really want to know anyway! Casual dating should be just that - casual.
Keep your standards and your chin up - you look lovely and interesting - it will come!
Blessings,Star
deleted_user
deleted_user
You dont "owe" anyone any information. Trust and knowledge kind of go hand in hand in my opinion.

Building any relationship is like building a bridge..,

First, you start off with sticks and rope, you can get across but its not that strong..., therefore you don't go driving your heavy good vehicles across it, or it will simply fall apart...

As the relationship develops, so does the bridge, which can, and will, slowly bear more and more weight...

However much we try we can not speed up this process., many a relationship fails in trying. Its all about time and experiences together that make it stronger...

.. AND FINALLY,,, there's only ever been one person on the planet who wasn't "DAMAGED GOODS"..! Thank God.. Helenex
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deleted_user
I miss being loved and loving another ... it's so hard.
starfish
starfish
Be sure you are stable first, cause dating will shake you up.
In the meantime, enjoy the benefits of being single - you have your own time, you don't have to work around anyone else's schedule, and for crying out loud, you get the remote to yourself!!
bebu
bebu
Love the analogy Helene - never really thought if it that way before
deleted_user
deleted_user
I'm gonna sound harsh and i don't mean to but do you really need a relationship?? If you are having emotional problems ie depression wouldn't you be better just looking for friendship to begin with and if in later times something more comes of it htan great!
Personally i spend too much time with my cats so maybe i should just shut up!!!
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