Would/should ladies date a bipolar man?

I am one, so don't sugar coat it. I'm attached to some friends, but I can't
date them.

[Rose76]

It would depend on the man, and it would depend on the lady.

A lot also depends on how much responsibility you take for managing your disorder. Lots and lots of men with bipolar disorder date ladies and even get married. For some men, this works out well for themselves and for the ladies in their lives. For some. it doesn't work out well at all.

I believe there is no general answer to your question.

[divine1966]

It depends. Depends if they take care of their mental illness by therapy and Meds if needed. I dated people with mental illnesses but unfortunately they weren't doing their part. Either self medicated or ignored it etc

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[A Red Panda]

Would/should someone date an XYZ man?

It doesn't matter what you have in that spot...... bipolar/fat/lazy/rich/funny/athletic/smart/poor/purple.........................

It all depends on the other partner and what they are looking for.

As with any individual - responsibility, commitment, etc, are often important. What does person X bring to the relationship that person Y enjoys?

I have bipolar. Someone wouldn't easily know it without me telling them - people can tell when I go through phases where I'm a lot more energetic, but I manage myself well. Same with my depressions - they show up a lot more at home and with friends, so I don't hide it so well there.... but in many other areas (such as work) people would never know or guess.

I take responsibility for my weak areas and taught myself skills to manage them, and have learned how to notice early signs and to set precautions. Any partner I have won't have to worry about common bipolar behaviours, such as promiscuity, spending sprees, etc.

Then again - I have never experienced psychosis nor full-blown mania (bipolar 2 here). But people I know who do still have healthy relationships because they have their safety plans for themselves organized.

So.... really, your question is too generalized. It depends on the individuals involved.

[divine1966]

I am in a relationship with someone with more than one MI ( not bipolar). Same as red panda he is is knowledgable of his own illness, proactive and responsible in managing it by variety of things he needs to do in order to function properly. So it is not bothering me at all ( he was afraid it would). But like I said before I dated men who didn't take a responsibility for their illness and that's not ok.

Also plenty of people have no formal diagnosis but exhibit many emotional difficulties. As long as they try their best it is ok.

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[healingme4me]

I agree with the previous responses. Too generalized to say yes or no. It's more about being compatible, being able to communicate, compromise, etc.
Are goals lined up on the same page, as well.
Is the partner that's entering a relationship with someone with professed bipolar 1or2, willing to educate themselves? Relationships are two sided.
Bipolar men can be sensitive and loyal and a whole slew of positives that can be brought into a relationship...

I have bipolar 1 and so does my partner. He's awesome and we are deeply in love. Been together seven years.