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[NeuroticChick69]

Hello. I stumbled upon this site because I was looking for info on how to help a potential boyfriend understand what he's about to be walking into with dating me. We've been friends for a while now and been on a few dates but I haven't told him yet that I have PTSD and BPD. Luckily for me I've been pretty even tempered for the majority of the times that I've been around him.

 

[Richie]

moral dilemma!
does he have a right to know? Possibly but on the other hand, there are people who are married and their partner doesn't know so it may not be that straight forward.
more importantly (for you), do you want to tell him? I guess telling him something will lead to him wanting to know everything (understandable) and you need to be prepared for that. Do you trust him with that information at this stage? I dont just mean his discretion, also will he stand by you?
I cant offer advice and I am a psychology student, not a sufferer. I am only saying what I would be thinking hard about before making any decisions on this. Only you can judge the situation on how you feel and what his reaction is likely to be

 

[Keen]

Hello. I stumbled upon this site because I was looking for info on how to help a potential boyf...

Welcome! I hope you find what you're looking for on this site. There's a good forum on PTSD and relationships that might be good to check out.