I am engaged, and have known my fiance for almost 2 years now. We were broken up for 5 of those months because I got into a funk and couldn't get happy again.

Since we have been back together we have found that we need space. We understand that too much time together can be overwhelming. I agree with AbeIsAbe, I feel smothered a lot of the time. When I feel like I'm going to get snappy or I feel "smothered" I tell T that I need some alone time and I go into a different room or he leaves to a different part of the house.

Even the most patient person will have issues with a bi polar partner, because they won't understand. I suggest trying to talk things out with your partner, explain your feelings to them.