learned my bf was bipolar 7 months into a tumultuous relationship. Started researching. Found myself in need of help. I post on another board now more for help with being a bipolar significant other. Though I'm no longer the 'other' I'm still learning about my experience.

Here I'm learning about what it is really like. This builds my compassion for him and my understanding of what might have really been going on. It also builds my accountability expectations for him as I see where his personality starts and the disorder may begin.

I hope to not be here very long as I hope this chapter of my life may eventually close. It may not.

Recently, I've felt more compelled to help where I can. Desired or not it is eye opening to see the kinds of trouble people can find themselves in. I didn't know. The genuine remorse is interesting.

Before I knew my ex was bipolar I thought he had narcissistc tendencies. But I knew it wasn't quite right. Too simple as he had empathy for his son and dog and family, less for me.

I can see this now as a grander picture and something that may wax and wane.