[Unknown Target]

I still think you're a looney

[Ulala]

When it comes to picking out a woman, there are three things: Attractiveness, availability, and mental stability. Now choose only two. 

Mental stability would include some of the problems discussed in this thread, I believe. It's quite important.

[Mars]

I deal with peoples emotional issues all the time, and it gets me nowhere... and usually if people can be pushed down that far, it has to do with underlying issues about how they view the world, not a given situation. People need to figure out things for themselves, the only thing you can do is keep them from doing anything stupid before they do.

I've gone out with downright disturbed people... it doesn't make them bad people, but it does make them extremely draining if they never return the favor and comfort you about your life occasionally... love shouldn't be a continually parasitic relationship, it should be symbiotic.

[Polpolion]

My brother went out with this person who kept on trying to cut herself a while back.
There's some other pretty bad stuff about her that I probably shouldn't post here. I have no idea why my brother liked her.

[redsniper]

was she hot?

[IceFire]

I have this horrible feeling at times that I'm setting myself up to fail because I tend to fall for girls who have depression issues. At times I think I'm looking for a girl to save.

And you know what? So far, I have failed.

I know how you feel. I've had people comment that I'm simply a magnet for girls (and people in general) with issues - I just met two lovely young ladies who both have depression issues. Oh well, they're great people, so I'm not complaining.

And Flipside, er, that's not really Hollywood. That sort of "man-hero" mentality has been around for ages. Prince Charming, anyone?

I think it probably boils down to humanity having a very successful and capable procreation instinct that lets a large variety of different types of people (physically and mentally) be compatible.  Even if its for a relatively short period of time.  Modern sensibilities sort of gets in the way of some of this...but sometimes I think our instincts are pretty animalistic and basic and thats to ensure that there are more of us around than before.  Sort of a "throw everything at the board and see what sticks" mentality.  At 6 billion and growing...I think that instinct is still pretty strong

[aldo_14]

My brother went out with this person who kept on trying to cut herself a while back.
There's some other pretty bad stuff about her that I probably shouldn't post here. I have no idea why my brother liked her.

Sometimes, I think, people are attracted to people who are emotionally fragile simply out of empathy or sympathy for them.

[Ulala]

*shrugs* And I'll admit I have the desire to rescue people, especially a girl in need. I like to feel needed.