I’m wondering how dating has been for everyone, specifically how schizophrenia has impacted it? When should you let them know about your condition? What is your experience? I’m gay so I don’t know how much that impacts my probability to be in a relation. But I would like to hear from everyone.
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I haven’t dated since onset.
So i can’t help.
I would reveal my sz later, not too early
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What @Om_Sadasiva said. Wait until very last minute to reveal mental illness.
I havent dated since onset either though
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Look good, put yourself out there. Thats it. Having sz is secondary if you are stable.
No need to reveal anything until you are really confortable with that person. No one will ask btw
My go to “I need to tell smthing but I don’t want to” is depression. Way more accepted.
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LOL I like that dreamers correct that if you’re hot doesn’t really matter if you’re insane nobody cares
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If I learned something from Queer as Folk is that looks is the only thing that matter 
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lmfao we’re not all superficial, I hope not D: well I was already struggling finding a boyfriend before schizophrenia, so I don’t like my odds. stares into the hopeless void
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Its superficial but its the harsh truth. I struggle with it as hetero aswell. For multiple reasons look good > dont look good. Yep, people are that selfish.
You can even meet a partner in a one night stand. Seems like a good plan to me…
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I’m queer and in a relationship.
Me and my partner started out as friends and they learned about my psychosis a couple months into our friendship. We met online when I was going through a tough time they helped me through so much of it.
We didn’t start dating till like 5+ years later. But honestly they help me through my ups and downs and I help them. We have an incredibly healthy relationship. We both love each other and love spending time with each other. I couldn’t ask for a better partner.
So it’s definitely possible to find someone and have it be healthy and awesome.
Also looks aren’t everything I am definitely not conventionally attractive and I found someone wonderful
My advice is to just try to get to know people and find someone you enjoy spending time with just try to let things happen naturally.
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Has anyone tried to use no longer lonely.com
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I’m married known my partner and been with him for 15 years this year married for 8 didn’t get the schizophrenia diagnosis until Jan 2020 I think and we have one child together x
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yes i have but this last time i lost access to my account.
What’s it like?
Lots of fake accounts right?
i didn’t notice any fake accounts.
started talking to a few people and then i just lost my access.
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I have very low scoring rate when it comes to dating and making friends with girls. I ran through lot of trouble to be in touch with reality. Always missing something or the other. I have to really really work hard to find a friend.
Though I am married it has not been a great relationship. Always there is difference of opinion and arguments.
I wish for smooth relationships going forward.
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I don’t date and I don’t look for a relationship because of my condition.
But if it’s only a date and you won’t see that person anymore, then you don’t need to explain anything about mental illness.
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Slow development but that’s awesome!! I always wanted to start off the relationship as friends. Wouldn’t like to rush it. Let the imagination wander and create build up. Thanks 
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D: I felt like i wouldn’t date anyone because of my condition but that has changed. Do you think it might change for you in the future?
i simply don’t meet anybody. haven’t in years. suppose i dated a little four years ago. that was nice. was talking to my ex for a while now she just likes things on facebook. that was my late 20’s we were still together.
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No dating for me. Struggle with social anxiety and ineptness on top of psychosis. Another person will increase complications for me.
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