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Originally Posted by BipolaRNurse
I too have been blessed with a supportive husband for 33 years. Even with a divorce rate of 90% among marriages with one bipolar spouse, we've beaten the odds, so it CAN be done. We just have to work harder at our relationship than most couples because I am bipolar and difficult to handle when I'm in a mood episode. He never holds a grudge even when I say hurtful things; once I realize what a brass-plated biatch I've been, I always apologize and try to make it up to him. He knows I didn't choose to be this way, and loves me no matter how crazy I am.  |
I apologize a lot. Now, more than ever. I can see more easily now how hurtful I am and I apologize usually right away. He knows this isn't my choice and is very patient with me. We both know what our roles are in the house and I don't take it personally that I can't manage or help with the finances. If I want to buy something I just tell him and he usually gives me the money if we have it. I know that I need someone to do this or else our life would be in ruins. But, he knows that cooking and gardening are therapeutic for me so he lets me do whatever I want with that stuff(I made us vegetarians for 6 months and no one complained). He loves me, and I love him