I agree with Trippin2.0. I once dated someone who I was friends with first, and she had schizophrenia. I liked her for who she was, and was able to discern what was her true self and what was a mood swing. I hung on to the bitter end, and cared for her so much. It didn't work out because of mental illness, it just wasn't meant to be. I've dated some who were very accepting of my mental illness, just saw it as part of who I am. There was one situation who fled after the first mood swing, which was hard. But I really believe it is possible to find someone wit h the understanding and compassion to accept your bipolar! At least I'm really hoping so for myself as well.