Relationships can work when one or both people have mental illness. I am married and have been with my wife on and off since middle school. Finally after all these years took the plunge and got married.

It is hard work though. My wife is a stable woman. We both work and unfortunately, I am ill. I have put her through unimaginable things but as long as the communication stays open, it can work. The fact is, my wife will talk to to me no matter what state I am in because that is the only way a relationship will work. The other party has to have knowledge and understanding of the illness. But its not easy by any means.