As a general heuristic, I think it’s best to avoid relationships in which you intend to treat your partner’s psychological disorders. If you’re going to date someone with such disorders, make sure someone else is the therapist.
I used to be in the habit of playing therapist for others. One girl fell for me hard, and after dealing with her I can completely understand why therapists are forbidden to date their patients.
I didn’t end up in a relationship with her, but when I gave her my final rejection, I ended up having to talk her down from suicide.
As a general heuristic, I think it’s best to avoid relationships in which you intend to treat your partner’s psychological disorders. If you’re going to date someone with such disorders, make sure someone else is the therapist.
I used to be in the habit of playing therapist for others. One girl fell for me hard, and after dealing with her I can completely understand why therapists are forbidden to date their patients.
I didn’t end up in a relationship with her, but when I gave her my final rejection, I ended up having to talk her down from suicide.
This is very good advice. Difficult too, as my natural inclinations lead me to play therapist very easily.