Saturday, February 19, 2011
I have pondered for the past few years the idea of dating someone bipolar and what it would be like. My family thinks it is a bad idea, I guess maybe if we both went into a mania or depression together it would be twice as dangerous or twice as scary I am assuming. However, there is this deep yearning of wanting to have a relationship with someone who has been through something similar, someone who can relate to me and truly understand me instead of trying to. Is anyone in that sort of relationship and can share advice or has been? Any thoughts? I just feel the connection would be that much more intimate and special and I would feel so isolated when it came to my illness.
I haven't been in a relationship with another BP but as one, I wouldn't wish myself on anybody. My ex did make me feel emotionally isolated but he took care of life when I couldn't. I can't imagine what our family life would have been like if he had been BP too. I wish I had him around to take care of me now, no matter how emotionally isolating.