Bipolar Disorder Support Group

I'm not looking for love, or a marriage - if it happens, so be it. I'm smarter, and a better person than my last one, I know what I like and don't like!

Dating, I think its important to meet people and try... I enjoy living alone, and cutting my own grass, and doing my own chores, or not - I don't need a mate to be whole, but I'm not sure I'm suppose to be alone....

As far as my mood swings, depression and meds - well, people and love, sometimes they come together, and the spouse doesn't hate you for being sick, and maybe I can be better and not cause extra drama.

I don't mind living alone, but am I going to say that is my future? I'd rather leave it open and just live a full life, that means going out and meeting people! Being a woman can mean at least a free meal! LMAO

I have a silly thought, I'll go on a terrible date - and yet, become friends and fall in love with his brother!!! or not : )

Don't limit yourself, life is what happen while we are busy making plans - or something like that!

hey look on the bright side... im so sure there are good guys out there just willing to love you for who you are...the world is changing and things are going to get worse... men will have to start stepping up more for whats right ... i felt the same as you ... for along time ... but things can get better and you will want to keep yourself open to the possibility... if you dont it may walk right by you and youll never know it... never give up hope

every time i've made and felt that declaration i've been completely swept off my feet.

i suppose what i've learned is that it really does come when it's least expected, and not when it's seeked-out or sought.

I have a friend with Bipolar - haven't seen her in many moons... but I always remember how she met her husband!

She has been married to a man, that she met in a car accident 10 -15 years ago! did I mention, she's a great grandma? LOL

I used to joke, I would have to trip over "him" because I was not looking : )

Hi Autumn~~

I think you've made a very healthy decision. Now, go out there and be the very best single person you can imagine!!

You can always revisit that decision sometime in the future but for now it sounds like this will be comforting to you as you keep making progress.

(((Autumn)))

I had made a decision to start dating in the next six months.

However, I now think staying single is the best for me too Autumn.

The last time I felt at ease with the decision to be alone, I met someone too. He was all wrong from the start. It just felt good to be wanted again.

Just let it go naturally and don't seek out anyone. That's when you'll find someone; when you are happy with yourself.

Hi Autum,

I myself , like you , have been married twice.... and have vowed never to marry again!!!!! Same reasons, don't want to deal with the legalities of another divorce!

I figured, if someone wants to spend their life with me in a stable loving healthy relationship, they can stay wit me for all the right reasons....with no pressure!

I think you and I are onto something!!!!! :)

I think your decision is fine!!
And if you ever change your mind, that is fine, too!!!

You shouldn't NEED someone in your life in order for you to be happy.
You shouldn't NEED to be alone in your life in order to be happy!!!

Just work on the inner happiness, no matter what your circumstances are.

It's almost a given that you're more likely to find a possible partner if you aren't making a point of looking for one.

If it happens, fine.
If it doesn't happen, fine.

I'm sorry if your illness means that you can't ever be in a meaningful relationship. If you would like to be in one, I hope it happens.

((((((((((Hugs))))))))))

yeah i'm happy you posted this because it could be a possibility for me.

...and i don't want to be shocked, just in case it's a probability.