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Would you ever date someone who is depressed? (Page 2)
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I might. It depends on whether they're trying to get better or not. If They are, then I would give them a chance.
But I've been told that before by someone who was depressed, and they turned out to be abusive. So I would probably just be friends first
Look at it from another angle, would you stop dating someone one or even divorce someone because they spiralled into depression, through no fault of their own?
No of course not
Exactly so why would you consider not dating someone in the first place based on something that is a part of them, if you like someone you take them as they are or you don’t truly like them.
I agree with you!
There's a profound difference between the two scenarios. The first deals with the lack of knowledge of what caused the depression and the person as well (since you're getting to know them) as well as the development of trust. The second has the aforementioned established so the individual dating the person who suddenly became depressed is able to better assist the individual.
I disagree. Depression isn't a constant, people can have it their entire life and it only affect them once a blue moon an not know the cause because it can be triggered by more than one thing.
Truth : A Man will date someone who is depressed and believe that she will get better
But a women will never date a guy thats depressed, they will ignore him, its a turn off to them, they will call him toxic and whatever crap
Moral: Women are more judgmental than men, thats why a man will accept a woman regardless of her issues. But a woman expects men to have zero issues
I agree with your opinion for the most part. However the only bit that I don't agree with is, when you said the women expect men to have no issues. I feel that statrment is only for a small amount of the female population. I think it's unrealistic to expect anyone to have no flaws. It's apart of what Make you human. I understand that some women can be judgmental but there are some that aren't.
I've suffered with depression on and off for many years. I could not date another person with mental health problems. I found out the hard way that when two people with depression and anxiety issues are in a relationship, their issues feed into each other. It can become a toxic situation very quickly.
No unless I was already dating them before they got depression. Imagine going to sleep every night worrying that your partner might end their life. Imagine having a partner who routinely thinks nobody really cares about them including you. It would be emotionally exhausting and painful. I would be their friend though.
I would try, but I wonder how well it would work out. I’ve struggled with bad depression and anxiety, so I’m not sure how a relationship would work if both parties were struggling with themselves.
But I definitely am open to dating someone who also struggles with it.
If they are getting help by seeing a therapist and doctor and are taking medication to get out of their depressed state. Then yes I would date them, I used to depressed and was on meds and seeing a counselor when I was a teenager through my early 20's. I just stopped feeling depressed one day and saw that life was worth living rather than feeling sad and sorry for myself and wanting others to feel sorry for me. I do get sad but I see every day as a new day to be alive.
I would absolutely as long as they were willing to try to get better even if its a struggle. I have had my own issues with depression and occasionally I can get a depressive episode for a month or two 🤷♀️
I'm depressed and I think it'd be best to wait until someone actively trying to get better. Although I would never date someone who is currently suicidal. My last relationship was toxic and it tore me apart, even though I was the one who ended it.
I sure would. I just would not get too attached to her and wouldn't let her get attached to me either. But on the off chance we did get closer, I believe that would mean that I no longer care about her negativity at times
You can't control how someone is. m if you feel that because their depressed thats not something u can deal with then thats on you but if you really love them then you would help them not be depressed
I kinda did that, I don't like the idea because relationships are destabilizing. I'd much rather start with 2 healthy people. So I'll say no.
The phrase "relationships are destabilizing" makes me sad. But I would have to agree that when you are wrestling with your own inner demons, the last thing you need is to be going through a rough patch with a significant other.
@WalterBlack thank you. I think good ones are not, but so often we have our inner stuff... try to lean on the other for love, or hurt the other person with our humanness... even by accident, it it strikes emotional chords within us that are not good. Trouble soon comes. There's good relationships, but mine haven't worked, and part of the problem is me, I accept that and work on me.
no because as a depressed individual, i really can't constantly deal with someone else's emotional instability on top of mine lmao
Hell no.
Thats draining on me, i have enough issues in my own life to deal with another persons. Partners are supposed to bring out the best in each other not bring eAch other down
Omg no. Been there done that and it is the most energy draining thing ever. So many depressed guys end up liking me and then when they start feeling better about themselves they just leave like u mean nothing to them. I can't do that anymore.
I understand what you mean, my ex made the same to me, but... I had learned a lot of things of it, and I lived some of the best times of my life then.
I would suggest you to give you another value apart of making him better.
Maybe.
Little to oversensitive with people's energy and mental health.
Many times not a good thing to do since our brains have a tendency to make poor decisions when depressed/anxiety when it comes to people sex love.
Personal do I stay away from dating and other's when I'm not feeling that great mentally or are depressed. bad combo for all involved.
Depends on their personality because my experience with depressed people is they can be lovely or a complete bitch
No, I think a person has to sort themselves out before bringing someone else into it. It's best for both parties.
No, because if my partner is depressed it can make me feel depressed too. Relationships can’t save you or make you happy. You gotta love yourself before you love anyone else.
Of course i would. Everyone deserves love and a person can't help how they feel. Also if i feel enough of a connection to want to date them i will feel enough to want to hep them through this hard time.