I met my boyfriend online. I told him that I was on a mental health leave from work and that wasn't a problem. It was several dates in - as he was telling me about his work - that I told him about my Bipolar. He didn't even bat an eye. In fact, I think he said something like, "no wonder you are so fun to be around." I have included him in what is going on in my world, he did some research, and has shown interest in my health. He has even offered to come to my psychiatrist with me.

We've recently had a bit of a blip in things - unrelated to my Bipolar but the point of the story is that I was honest early on, he respected that, and did what he could to learn and be supportive.