I would like to believe it is possible but I have a slew of doubts especially after our 5 year stint together. I was shocked to even recieve an email out of the blue 5 years later but assumed enough time had passed and maybe I had been too harsh on her and I had undiagnosed bipolar so maybe I was part of the problem as well. Me having bipolar and having major depressive episodes along with low self-esteem and co-dependency (wow, I'm just a ball of fun) makes me also question if it will always be destined for disaster. Especially since, now, I am being given the silent treatment (a game I know all too well where I then beg for forgiveness of answers even if I've done nothing wrong). Unfortunately this is now reactivating a major depressive state for me.

I'm not trying to post a "woe is me" message but rather get opinions from others who have more knowledge of the disorder and how it plays out in relationships.

Thank you