i've lived with a bipolar man for about a year and a half now. its not easy, but i lived with a sociopath for 27 years and a schizophrenic for 17 years so maybe i find the occasional bizarre behavior easier than most to deal with. we are both able to laugh at things later, like when we are both paranoid at the same time...guess you have to be there. i think we can have relationships with each other, we may just deal with it a little differently than "normals".
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it depends on the person and their attitude to the illness. my brother lived with me for a while and totally stressed me out and triggered me cutting again. it was so difficult I am glad he doesn't live with me anymore.

My boyfriend is bipolar, and we're going strong :-)

I agree with Irish that a lot for me is about attitude and the rest of their personality... I was with someone who was BP however also had a personality disorder and it was a nightmare within a short while

I think there are several people on here who've had successful relationships... I wish you well...x

I think it depends on the individuals. I'm sure there will be more challenges than in normal relationships but if you are kind and supportive to each other and give each other allowances for illness then you have a good chance.

It depends on their temperament.

It would depend on how hard they were working to control their bp. I was married to a man that definitely had some sort of mental illness. I never knew if he was going to be nice or an ass from one minute to another. My nerves are just all burnt out from dealing with that for so long. I need someone that would anchor me-a steady freddy.

I think even though we all have bipolar, we are all still very different unique individuals. My husband deals with depression and it can be tough at times. But I also think the mental illness vulnerabilities can bond us, too.

I've never dated anyone who has bipolar, but I have dated guys with various mental health issues & have got on fine with them. It was me who was the issue in my relationships.

I'd say GO FOR IT! I'm very happy in my marriage,.to a BP1.
BUT...I was teetering between sadness/depression yesterday, trying to maintain a good outlook. Jason was just so morose and depressing that I found it extremely annoying and started to get mad at him.
I think you work harder in a BP-BP relationship. Understanding what the other person is going through and recognizing your own needs.
I find a BP BP relationship very fulfilling and I'm glad we got married!!
We can see each others mood swings before we recognize it in ourself. Priceless!

....oops. Forgot to add...as long as both people take their meds.
If one stops...well, I just walk away. Can't deal w/you without meds.

Yes, my ex is bipolar and we got along wonderfully.
We understood each other well, that wouldn't happen
with a "normal" person.