I've never had a romantic relationship fail because of bipolar, but I've lost a couple of friendships, and I let them go - I tend to blame myself and it hurts too much so I cut the ties.

I wouldn't say I live with it because I know it's best for the other person. I still have enough self worth to realize that friendships are two ways and I deserve decent friendships as much as the other person, but I live with it because if this person doesn't want to be there for me in my worst moments, nothing I can do will force that.

I used to blame myself for everything, but that just made me a miserable person. Now I realize that it takes two to tango, and not everyone can dance.