How awful for you that she acted that way. You deserve someone who can at least be upfront and honest - what decent human being dumps someone by text? I wouldn't necessarily blame your bipolar either - you say you were with each other longer being long distance, maybe this person decided that after a year they're just not the live-in type? It does happen. Not everyone likes relationships certain ways. I guess my point would be that there could be numerous reasons why she broke up with you but it sounds like she was a bit of a flake and anything like you being sick etc was too much like hard work for someone who wasn't really 100% committed anyway. As for your question about the future, if your bipolar is being handled well then there is no reason for you to be unable to date like anyone else - no one's perfect and if you meet the right person they should only want to be there for YOU. I agree there probably will be low points and the relationship may well come under strain but most relationships experience that for one reason or another. If you're committed to doing the best by yourself i'm sure other's will be the same towards you. Relax, have fun and don't let being bipolar define who you are. Good luck.