What good do we bring to our relationships

~Christina · Mar 06, 2019, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by theswampdawg

Great topic but my current state doesn't allow me to see the positive. I feel that I am toxic to a relationship.

I hope your feeling better soon

Row Jimmy · Mar 06, 2019, 10:33 PM

I bring -

Humor
Talent
A soft side
Toughness when necessary
Intelligence
Commitment
Money management (my wife *sucks* with money

)
Passion
A love of life
Curiosity
Yelling at the TV
Cooking

OK......let's balance the scales. What I don't bring -

Patience
Predictability
Driving safety
Personal safety (just broke my ribs climbing a mountain)
Logic
A stable past
Career path
A complimentary personality
Conversation

~Christina · Mar 06, 2019, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Row Jimmy

I bring -

Humor

Talent

A soft side

Toughness when necessary

Intelligence

Commitment

Money management (my wife *sucks* with money

)

Passion

A love of life

Curiosity

Yelling at the TV

Cooking

OK......let's balance the scales. What I don't bring -

Patience

Predictability

Driving safety

Personal safety (just broke my ribs climbing a mountain)

Logic

A stable past

Career path

A complimentary personality

Conversation

I love have you broke down!!

Thank you for shaking

Unrigged64072835 · Mar 07, 2019, 08:03 PM

I bring a lot of compassion. With what I’ve been through I understand a lot more.

I have a wicked sense of humor. I also have a laugh that a lot of people think is lovely and they laugh along.

I have a lot of drive, especially on the upswings. I get a lot done.

I’m my husband’s best friend and fellow problem solver, so we get a lot done as a team.

I’m very creative with art and music (though it’s usually just my husband and I).

I usually listen well mostly because I have to or else my mind wanders off.

I’m sure there’s more but I’m tired.

Loveandkindness · Mar 08, 2019, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ~Christina

I ask this because we all talk about the negative impact BP has in our relationship BUT regardless there is good.

My T and I talk about it pretty often especially when I am down. He has been telling me for years I bring “ color” into my relationship with my husband or friends.

I will say I have a hell of a sarcastic humor and could be a stand up comedian. According to loads of people.

I really TRY to remember things will indeed improve.

You ? Goooooooooo!

I think it can be difficult to hear other people's takes on what someone with BP brings to a relationship with anyone. But it takes away from the challenges that the individual with the disorder faces. Patience and a supportive home base can be really important in combating the struggles the disorder brings. I know that for me, knowing that my support system is stably behind me brings me hope that I can get better. Some days though, not so easy...

~Christina · Mar 08, 2019, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Fharraige

I bring a lot of compassion. With what I’ve been through I understand a lot more.

I have a wicked sense of humor. I also have a laugh that a lot of people think is lovely and they laugh along.

I have a lot of drive, especially on the upswings. I get a lot done.

I’m my husband’s best friend and fellow problem solver, so we get a lot done as a team.

I’m very creative with art and music (though it’s usually just my husband and I).

I usually listen well mostly because I have to or else my mind wanders off.

I’m sure there’s more but I’m tired.

Impressive list

Thank you so much for sharing

~Christina · Mar 08, 2019, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Loveandkindness

I think it can be difficult to hear other people's takes on what someone with BP brings to a relationship with anyone. But it takes away from the challenges that the individual with the disorder faces. Patience and a supportive home base can be really important in combating the struggles the disorder brings. I know that for me, knowing that my support system is stably behind me brings me hope that I can get better. Some days though, not so easy...

I think you bring up some very important things.

Thank you for sharing

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