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This Viral Photo Shows What It Really Means to Be Strong

6. Your Emotional Instability

“Over dinner, one date told me of a stay at a mental facility, a fairly recent suicide attempt and related scars, and a pretty detailed account of a very bad upbringing," recalls Dan, a 25-year-old accountant in Palo Alto, CA. First, let's be clear: There is no shame or embarrassment in mental health problems. But serious issues, past or present, are better off saved for a later conversation.

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That vulnerability is something that should unfold as you build a connection with someone, Gunsaullus says. Being so exposed so quickly can come off as emotional immaturity or a lack of boundaries, she warns. A better plan: Talk about anything else that showcases your personality. “Be yourself and let him or her see if they can love your special brand of ‘crazy,’” Steinberg suggests.

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