Yes, and you are as person first, who just happens to have a mental illness. There are sone interesting studies done on bipolar and positive traits. We all do differ, but on the list was empathetic, creative, realism ( though we might laugh at that ) resilience, and spirituality. http://m.medwire-news.md/47/87789/Ps...logical_traits

Just a reminder that although Bipolar is tough, and we have our flaws, we all do have some very good traits as well. Including you! I imagine that with all the negative bipolar talk, that it would make it extra hard for you to deal with this.

If you think your friends can help, I wish you all the luck!! I hope you find happiness, love and peace. We all deserve that. I know no one really wants to walk out on their marriage. Just don't want you to loose yourself in this. I think you've got the right idea, it is his time.