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Originally posted by James
Well a lot of this presupposes that the person knows in advance of meeting someone that they have a "condition". Generally if someone meets and starts seriously crushing on you, they are going to go forward regardless.
I think the lesson for people with a condition is more when they lay it on the table so to speak.
Its not something you want to bring up on the first date because the stereotype of it probably isn't you. So yo want to be judged based on your interactions with the other person. Not on their preconceived notion of what a person with such and such MUST be like.
Thats why I asked when you think this stuff should be brought up. I know some people will scream betrayal if you don't put your entire life story down on the table the first hour you meet them.
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Good point, James!
Well, I don't think you should ever lay down your life story on the first date. Likewise, I'm not sure I would tell the guy I was bipolar then, but after a few dates, I think it's okay to talk about it. It's important not to go to far WITHOUT telling the other person though, because it's a big part of my life that the guy deserves to know.