The Complexities of Dating Someone with Bipolar Disorder
Shenetra Morgan
There are two truths to dating someone with bipolar disorder. Firstly, it is an experience that not everyone will be open to, and secondly, it can be one of the deepest, most meaningful experiences of your life. The determining factor is how well equipped you are to handle the intense ups and downs that come with the territory of bipolar disorder. Dating someone with bipolar disorder requires open communication, clear boundaries, and realistic expectations. You will only manage to do any of these things when you are familiar with the disorder in general and when you understand how and to what degree it affects your partner. Having a romantic partner...
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