The trouble i had with my two serious relationships was that i was manic when they met me and they didn't like me so much when i changed to depression. I'm depressed a lot more than i am manic. For my part, i was also far more attracted to THEM when i was manic and puzzled and frustrated with them when i came back down to earth and couldn't fathom how i had chosen such inappropriate partners.

You've read stories here of how people have successful relationships. I'm 48 and i just accept that part of my life is over. I have a dog instead.