The closer two people are, the greater the danger of an explosion; so be careful.
Don't assume that you will ever be able to stop the triggers; he must work diligently
on himself and keep in touch with his psychiatrist if he is to manage the mood changes
in bipolar illness.

If he remains on medication, the illness may "mellow" as he ages. If he reaches the
point that he refuses medication, the illness can become worse unmedicated. Your
best effort to help him would be, in my view, to make sure that he has the medications
he needs and that he is taking them routinely.

You cannot control his triggers. It's the tremendous positive view you have as his
partner that you are hoping will resolve all of the slings and arrows that life throws
at all of us--bipolar or general population.

He will need to be pro-active in his illness. And it really will be up to him, although
a calm, quiet atmosphere in the home is helpful. To that extent, you may be able
to insure some peaceful years.

I do think it's possible for bipolar people to marry and have successful marriages, so
to that extent I think things will go well for you. Because you know about his illness
and are open to therapy, always keep the door open for that and for you if you feel
you ever need it.

I do hope you both will have a happy life, and congratulations on the determination
to marry and have a happy one.