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Mental health has always been a very very important trait for me. In fact, its so important that I can actually think of a few instances in which I chose not to sleep with a girl because I was afraid getting involved with her would come back to bite me in the ass. Its easily the second most important trait for me (the first ofc being that she's physically attractive enough for me to want to date or sleep with her). In fact, after my last relationship, I've learned that good mental health is not only important, but its an absolute must.
And when I say "good mental health" I don't just mean "not crazy" or "won't stab me in my sleep".
I mean:
- Has no mental illnesses
- Has no anxiety/depression issues
- Has high self-esteem
- Has relatively few insecurities
- Can handle high pressure situations and deal with them rationally (as opposed to blowing up and doing whatever her emotions dictate)
- Is not impulsive
- Is not bitter towards men/has little to no relationship baggage
- Has perserverence (i.e. she won't quit or bail on something at the first sign of trouble)
- Has either dealt with or has no emotional traumas which would significantly affect her life
Perhaps not all of these would fit under the umbrella of "mental health". Some of them might have more to do with intelligence or willpower. But you get the point...I'm looking for someone who has a "strong psyche".
The problem is that it's not like hunting for a girl who's fit or intelligent or artistic etc. For traits like those, there are specific places those types of women go to. Whereas there are no places or activities to which emotionally healthy women congregate. So how would you guys go about finding them?
And when I say "good mental health" I don't just mean "not crazy" or "won't stab me in my sleep".
I mean:
- Has no mental illnesses
- Has no anxiety/depression issues
- Has high self-esteem
- Has relatively few insecurities
- Can handle high pressure situations and deal with them rationally (as opposed to blowing up and doing whatever her emotions dictate)
- Is not impulsive
- Is not bitter towards men/has little to no relationship baggage
- Has perserverence (i.e. she won't quit or bail on something at the first sign of trouble)
- Has either dealt with or has no emotional traumas which would significantly affect her life
Perhaps not all of these would fit under the umbrella of "mental health". Some of them might have more to do with intelligence or willpower. But you get the point...I'm looking for someone who has a "strong psyche".
The problem is that it's not like hunting for a girl who's fit or intelligent or artistic etc. For traits like those, there are specific places those types of women go to. Whereas there are no places or activities to which emotionally healthy women congregate. So how would you guys go about finding them?

