What is wrong with people? They simply have no concept of what we go through. Of the ups and down in our daily lives. Of the long months (or short hours) of depression followed by 5 minutes of normal, then back up to the manics, only to crash later back into the depths of hell. I have a close friend who is Bipolar 1, and even I can't fully understand what she goes thru, being bipolar 2, myself. All I can do is offer my sympathy and my support and be there when she needs me. And most of all, I try to learn what it is I can do for her when she is hurting most.

It sounds like your non bf isn't willing to do that last part. I'm sorry to hear that, since relationships involve a lot of learning if they are to succeed.