You addressed none of my post.
There is zero reason in life to not engage with people that can benefit you (and Vice Versa) if it’s within a frame work that works for you.
Maybe you have damages that don’t allow you to do so but that’s not an absolute.
accepting people in your life while you are dealing with turmoil requires a emotional maturity from both parties.
Person 1 dealing with their issues has to set proper boundaries and not drag anyone down with their problems, while Person 2 has to keep in mind where Person 1’s head is at and to adjust their expectations in whatever relationship they are building.
most people I’ve encountered in my young adult life seem to have difficulty in managing people/relationships, so unfortunately it is beneficial to be on top of your shyt from the get go.
I understand your perspective though in terms of not completely shutting yourself off to everyone you encounter, male or female, just because you’re down bad