I am worried that once the guy I went on a date with finds out about my depression, anxiety, and skin picking he will not like me anymore or reject me .
I am supposed to be seeing him on Friday but I feel like a dishonest person for not revealing all of myself, especially the skin picking .
I know a lot of this may be irrational, because I have only met him twice so far (I have spoken to him on the phone several times), but I do not want to dissapoint anybody.
Why Am I focusing on the negative and not the positive (I went on a date, fighting my social phobia).
Posts: 291 | Location: new york | Registered: April 28, 2004
Take your time in getting to know him and vice versa. If it turns out he cant deal with your anxiety and stuff then he is not the right person. And besides, YOU may end up not like HIM. Praise yourself for getting out there and meeting people. That is not easy for many and it takes some courage. And dont feel like you are being dishonest. Who made the rule that you have to spill your guts to anyone? Or that you're lying if you dont? No one. It doesnt exist. Take it one day at a time. When you feel its safe to share, then you will. And you may decide not to at all with this person.
Reena
Posts: 3719 | Location: USA | Registered: January 01, 2001
tahirra, No future thinking remember? Take it one day at a time. You have only had one date with this person. You know very little about him, just as he knows very little bout you. Sometimes its good to feel these things out and see how things go first. Dont set yourself up for rejection before it ever happens hon. Just stay the course and take your time. Nelly
Hi Tahirra, I also agree that you should not feel that you need to tell this "new" person in your life all your struggles. I mean has he told you his? And I know he has his own struggles. Just get to know each other very gradually. Remember you are both getting to know each other and you do not need to rush this. And please know that your struggles are not some terrible secrect that you need to hide. You're human, you struggle like everyone else. As you come to know this person better you will come to know when and if you want to share more about yourself and your own struggles, and he the same. Take it slow. Enjoy getting to know him and let him enjoy getting to know you. And who knows, like Reena said you may find that you don't and want to move on before sharing much at all. And this is "okay". Continue taking really good care of YOU.