There are definitely people out there who are willing to put forth the extra concern and understanding in dealing with a bipolar partner. My husband's been with me for 13 years and a couple of months ago I told him that he really deserved better and I was ruining his life. He came right back "are you kidding? I'd be flat out bored with anyone else!" So... there's someone out there for everyone.

Changing your thinking pattern can sometimes be an impossible task. Talking it out with someone (or even to yourself if you're the type to take a long relaxing drive somewhere) really can help a lot with getting out the despairing feelings. If you sit on your problems they just get worse, and it's almost impossible to just "not think about it". Talking it out can REALLY help.