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My life partner has Bipolar ii

My life partner has Bipolar ii

I unapologetically care for my husband who after a long mental health crisis has been diagnosed with Bipolar ii + more.

It is a tough gig at times but I believe we can live well in spite of his diagnosis.

I understand that not all relationships can survive a diagnosis and this is no criticism or judgement on anyone but in this thread I would love to give to and receive encouragement from others who hold the same value I have, that is that I voluntarily chose to remain in union with my husband to the exclusion of others and to ride out the bumps of his mental illness.

Dubious humour is guaranteed.

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I think I am too much a people pleaser @Former-Member xx

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Always think about what he says @Shaz51 just as I would not expect him to do everything I suggest. I don't know of any two people, irrespective of their relationship who agree 100% with each others ideas.

I think it important to let the other person know that you can see things from their perspective and then put your point of view across. Sometimes it pays to delay the conversation and have it later.

ie Dearest Darcy, yesterday you suggested that we .. if I understand you right it is because .... I have been thinking about it and feel that these points are of concern/ it is a great idea but .... or ... it is a great idea and let's go for it. For us to be as to do so we might have to make some adjustments, what suggestions have you got to help make this happen?

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thank you @Former-Member

sometimes i am unsure of myself and then you reassure that what i am doing is totally right

as your last post , I do this and I will continue to do this as I think it helps mr shaz too

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Hi @Former-Member

Does Mr Darcy punishes himself by saying I should of done this or I should of done that after he has done something

@Sophie1 , @outlander , @Determined , @Corny , @Bunniekins

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@Shaz51 Mr Darcy does have regrets which crop up on occasion, some are quite historical.

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Yes same here @Former-Member

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It is very rare that Mr Darcy wants comfort when he is ruminating @Shaz51

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Ah ha @Former-Member

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Re: My life partner has Bipolar ii

I do the same thing @Shaz51
its like self chastising I find..

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Re: My life partner has Bipolar ii

We all do it to some degree @outlander , I do too

But Mr shaz seems to go on about it

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