you know, i don't think so. my fiancee has been helping me deal with my BP for several years and we're doing great. i don't see it as a burden on him... it's part and parcel to my personality. i mean, nobody's perfect! i rapid cycle and he's patient... he trashes the house and eats nothing but pizza and i'm patient.

i think people with BP can be very happy in relationships with the right kind of patience and perseverance. maybe that's naive but i hope not.