This is a man of fairly normal intelligence? If so, then he knew or has since learned a bunch about bipolarity. We never know how anything's going to work out, whenever we get out of bed or walk out the door. gammachris, I'm 66 and a bipolar alcoholic. The HR dept at work has cause me more problems that either mental illness.
You're down to lithium on your meds? You've lost 50 lbs? You're family's supportive of you & this relationship? And now you've got us?!
Go for it, kiddo. Take a deep breath, post here a lot, love your wonderful family even more, and get to know this man.

Dairy always has been my favorite Food Group !

roadie