How Does Being Bipolar Affect Your Romantic Relationships and Dating?

Question by Chris: How does being bipolar affect your romantic relationships and dating?
My date, 16, is extremely bipolar, but takes Seroquil which seems to work.

In addition to being bipolar, my date also has ADD, Anxiety, Fear of Failure, and also just completed rehab for marijuana addiction.

My date also just completed 3 months in foster care becuase the bio mom was addicted to drugs.

What are some of the complications I can expect dealing with ALL these psychological issues.

Best answer:

Answer by charlieman214
Prepare yourself…… I hope you are dedicated. She is going to put you through some $ hit. Remember though that she doesn’t mean it. I’ve fu*ked up all my relationships.

Answer by mentattodd
The thing you have to understand about being bipolar is that it is as close to having multiple personalities as you can get without actually having a split personality. Depending on the day or even the time of day, I often find myself looking at the world completely different than I did moments before. It is like I have two different personalities at the same time and both are battling each other for dominance. Friendships and relationships are the hardest. I could be dating someone for several months and all of a sudden it seems like we are on our first date. You can expect she will cheat on you, so be prepared for how you will handle it. When she cheats, it will not be that she is trying hurt you – as when it happens she will in many ways think she is justified in doing it. I hate to say this, but it might be best to find someone else. At 16 she will have enough problems as it is without adding to it the ones you listed. Good luck!