I am boring. Sometimes I feel like a disembodied mind. My inner child is barely kicking. Anhedonia. Existentially I’m not sure who I am. I guess I have to try to find out. I’ve set up a couple of dating apps, but no luck.
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You’re not alone… I also feel very boring…
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I have to pretend to be interested in my spouses normal activities. Like watching TV is a chore. Triggering. But its my compromise. I would say being in a relationship is challenging. Pressure, expectations, socialization.
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Due to my economic circumstances all romantic relations are doomed from the start unless your love is blind.
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I struggled with paranoia for so long it was a revelation getting on meds. I got married and had good relationships with women after getting dxed and on meds so it’s possible for most. These days I’m on a pension which makes it hard to date but I’m pretty content with my life.
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Absolutely. Been married almost fifteen years and love my hubby. We have our fights and issues, but still going strong.
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Ive been on three dating apps for two years. Not much luck. I dont think im bad looking and i got it somewhat together.
My symptoms are too bad for a relationship. At least I still have one close friend and another that I blocked because he’s annoying and needy.
My wife says I am occasionally romantic, but it’s usually by accident.
She hasn’t murdered me in over 20 years together so Imma say the relationship is successful.
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Not all people require a rich boyfriend/girlfriend.
My boyfriend is poor and has been homeless and is in debt to his electricity provider but he is a great boyfriend and so generous with the money he does have.
I don’t think I would go with a socialite romantically.
Ha ha ha
Parties and weddings and stuff every weekend…
I’m a homebody and can’t stand being around most people and I rarely go out.
He/she has to be understanding of this and supportive and understanding that the rare occasion I do go out say at Christmas can be difficult on me and if I need to leave in the middle of dinner they have to have my back and drive me home at any moment I say.
My boyfriend is a homebody too.
Suits me.
We don’t go out much.
Don’t socialise.
I don’t care if my boyfriend/girlfriend is rich or has job most important is they are real, genuine, understanding, thoughtful, caring, loving, encouraging etc kind of things money can’t buy because if you pay someone they might be faking it but some people work and have nice qualities.
I had millionaire boyfriends two and one was a bad man and he was cheap and didn’t love understand etc
I’ve had two boyfriends who have been homeless and they gave me love unlike other ones who gave me bad.
Quality between these people can’t be compared.truly.
So there will be someone out there who you will go well with romantically regardless of money.
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I said I wouldn’t go well with socialites but hey I would go Beautifuly with Romel.
He was in my kitchen rules and I love love love him and have such a crush and beyond on him.
I don’t know what we would do about the socialising though.
Ha ha ha ha
I don’t think I could attend his fancy dinners etc
I am getting married this year 
I thought i could never have a real relationship because of my issues.
We have had our fair share of problems, most of which stem from my dysfunction. It has not been easy. Thay is why we did couples’ therapy and also do individual therapy, it has helped us immensely.
This episode ive been going through has been really tough on him. I feel so guilty even though he assures me he is here for me.
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Congratulations on your engagement.
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Idk ive never had problems dating women just because i have sz. Having a bout of psychosis might make one paranoid but thats to be expected.
My partner and i have been together for 14 years, so yes, i am able to have a successful relationship despite having sz.
I ruined my first relationship because of my mental illness, and became a huge burden.
I’m not dating anyone again and putting stress on someone. And I think I’m an unworthy person to be a partner to anyone. One is enough…I just waste people’s lives.
I have not been able to have any successful romantic relationships despite schizophrenia because I fear disclosing my mental health diagnosis will repel any potential relationship.
I have had many “friendships” with women some of which were potential “successful romantic relationships” but I did not pursue further.
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I am now in my second marriage. I had to be on the right meds before I could date again…it takes time…learn to love yourself and all the rest will fall into place.
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Well my grandparents on my father’s side of the family stayed together until death did them part without many of the modern things people have now. My paw paw was a dirt farmer who farmed the side of a big hill or small mountain depending on your point of view. So yeah it can happen. You just have to have an old fashioned approach to life and desire less. It’s difficult to find women like that.
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Sometimes it takes a while before you meet the right mate. I’m glad you’ve found her.
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