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Posted by daydreamer on January 7, 2004, at 16:30:03
So my partner and I have been together for over half a year (which is a huge step on my part).
With being Bipolar. Anybody who is Bipolar, knows what its like to.. first, find a mate that will accept you... and secondly, stay with you and handle your b.s. every day.To love and stay in a commited relationship with this disease... is so difficult.
They were wonderful to me... so magical...
so patient and understanding..But I couldnt swallow it... yet barely breathe..
There was no pressure, no marriage commitment..I just was loosing it emotionally.. and I didnt want to drag them down anymore.
For the first time in my life, I wasnt selfish..
They were unhappy..but trying to hold on so hard.
We broke up today.
I hope I did the right thing.
Posted by ann72 on January 8, 2004, at 8:18:06
In reply to I did the right thing, I hope., posted by daydreamer on January 7, 2004, at 16:30:03
Daydreamer, I understand what you did and why. But just make sure they really did want to go and you didnt push them away. When I am in my "moods" I notice I try to push my fiance away so he can be with someone "normal", but he says he is committed to me. Maybe I am just lucky - please hang in there. It can only get better.
Posted by LynneDa on January 8, 2004, at 16:56:06
In reply to I did the right thing, I hope., posted by daydreamer on January 7, 2004, at 16:30:03
Daydreamer - I'm sorry to hear of your break-up. I'm sure that was one of the hardest decisions you've ever made! My heart goes out to you!
I'm sure you've thought this all through. But, I hope your partner agrees that this was best. You can't dictate what another person is willing to take on emotionally :-). Hang in there! Time will tell whether you did the right thing. But people are amazing. We all are. My husband says I give him other things that make up for some of the bad stuff he has to go through with me! Who'da thunk that?!? There are ways through counseling that you can learn to cope with a person who has "issues" (& who doesn't); granted some issues are harder than others to deal with and love isn't always enough . . . but again, people are very resilient, as we can all attest who are still here!!!
Your life is what you make it. I trust that you will be okay either way.
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