Dating an emo...

The problem with the stereotypical emo-kid is that they're overdramatic; I once heard it described as, "when it's cool to be sad." If she is truly emo, it will be very hard to make her happy in the long run, and you might end up feeling like a failure. HOWEVER, emo-ness is often just a phase, I imagine. Most young kids don't stay emo forever... how many emo 30-year-olds have you met?

As for the cutting thing... well, it's a problem, I suppose. But there isn't any one reason people cut themselves, and it's worth finding out WHY she does it if you're intent on dating her. I doubt it's masochistic... I think those cutters are the minority. It can be a way of release, of making sure she's still alive, of asking someone to save her, or any other number of reasons. But it's very important to check first that she's not suicidal. And if she is, chances are she doesn't REALLY want to die (or she would've done it by now). See that she gets help; timing is of the essence.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

By the way, I'm gonna vote "no" on the having sex with the "crazy girl" part... because if there's any way to break a woman's heart, it's to have sex with her and then ditch her... so unless you're planning on staying awhile, I'd advise against it. After all, she's emo, and she cuts herself... you do NOT want to depress a person like that, or you may have terrible regrets later.

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