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[–]begonia_skies 5 insightful - 1 fun5 insightful - 0 fun6 insightful - 1 fun -  (2 children)

Not the person you replied to, but for me, well-managed and actively involved in therapy would not totally turn me off. I've had really terrible experiences with past gfs who clearly had mental health issues but they did nothing to manage them and sought no treatment. To be 100% honest, it really depends on the person and how severe the issues are. I want an equal partner, not someone I have to care for all the time or walk around on eggshells. My father has a lot of mental health issues, I have dealt with that enough in my life. I would not exclude someone since as you stated it is very prevalent but the severity and how active they are in seeking treatment would be factors I would consider.

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    [–]BigMommyMilkers 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

    I believe if someone has mental health issues that are well managed it can actually point to the opposite is taking place with this individual. She is resilient, proactive, and has good introspection.

    That in itself is attractive, while it wouldn't change my mind about a person in a dating sense - I'd gain massive respect for them.