We'll be married 9 years next month. I was diagnosed in 2007, so I've been dealing with this for almost 7 years. It has not been easy, but he has worked hard to understand bipolar and this different me. And I do have to say that I have not been the best spouse because I get angry when I'm manic. I will try and pick fights with him and yell and scream when all he does is sit there and not say anything. He really loves me and will do whatever it takes to stay in this marriage. I almost lost him a couple times...not related to bipolar...and I don't think I would be able to survive without him.