i've been dating an army officer from here. we have great times together and have so much in common. he is much younger than i and it doesn't faze him in the least..............HOWEVER, i told him about being bipolar and he almost passed out. seems he has a relative that is bipolar and refuses to take meds, etc. etc. etc. so, we're at a painful time now. the only thing he knows about bipolar is from the relative. i've talked to him, but i don't act "crazy" and it's all very confusing to him. i suspect that he thinks i'm going to go into mania or "the drain" and that scares the hell out of him.

should i have told him? we had had 6 dates. we were exchanging life stuff, the night i brought it up. i really enjoy being with him, but the thought that he is watching my behavior (not that he would say that) makes me sad. suggestions?