I wasn't diagnosed until this year, but I have been bipolar since I was 21 years old. I met my hubby when I was 22. We didn't realize I was bipolar- we went ahead and made a life for ourselves. We have been together (dating +marriage) for 12 years.

I remember telling my hubby that I wouldn't have burdened him with being with me had I known I was bipolar. Hubby said he was GLAD I didn't know then...because he has never regretted being with me, he has loved our life together. The only thing he wanted to change was me being so depressed at times...he just wants me to be happy. (My hypomanias are mild and infrequent, they don't cause us issues)

Don't pass up the opportunity to be with the love of your life just because you are bipolar.