Hi,

Yes, absolutely as to both questions. Im very fortunate. We've been together for several years and met at a local bipolar support group.

I can talk to my partner about all you describe above. And vice-versa. We are both divorced. It took me awhile to actually fully open up to him because my marriage was very unhealthy with no support and little communication.

But definitely 110% yes to both of your questions. In fact, tonight he kissed me and just out of the blue said, "I have no secrets from you." I completely trust him.

He completely accepts himself and full transparency is natural to him. Like I said, it took me a couple of years to not hold anything back due to my past (which he knows all about).

I am taking a break from therapy but saw a good T for years that I trusted. Yet, I didn't fully disclose like I do with my partner. I was married during that period of therapy and disclosed a lot, but not all like I do with my partner.

The fact that we both have bipolar disorder has helped us understand each other. It's a horrible disease but neither of us would make it so we never had it...because we wouldn't have met otherwise. I never realized a relationship like ours and like describe was possible...until we met.

Is life perfect? Nope. But it's awesome, too, and we are so happy. I call him "my Ever." I'm so grateful. He feels the same.

Sorry if I went on too much....