Bipolars in Relationships Revisited

I'm happy for youEnjoy every moment !!! You are Blessed to have someone in your life.

hugs, m

John...thank you for revisiting the subject of relationships.  Probably the most important aspect in our lives is the quality of our relationships. Certainly they are quite often difficult to develop and nuture. I speak from a long and not always terrific marriage. The human animal has a propensity for over-complicating everything, and the complications that come in relationships can make life very difficult. 

I simply know this - the relationships that I have in my life are treasure more than anything in my life - including family, close friends and bipolar acquaintences.  I seem to connect with other bipolars in a very special way.  It's a brotherhood of sorts.  I value these relationships.

We have to work hard on the connections we have with the people whose friendships we value. Relationships are what make us "tick", without them life would be quite meaningless.

Sometimes I'm not very good at developing new relationships, partly because of my illness, especially when others think of me as "mentally ill".  I'm much more than that. I accept myself for who I am, and others should accept me as well.  If they do not, that's ok, I don't need their approval.  The friendships I have are always there for me and that's what's most important in my life.  I am blessed rather than cursed.

Hope your relationships are blooming, and that you have found a partner that enriches your life.

Judy