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04/02/2008 11:23
Hurtingbadly
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I was just wondering how many spouses have gone through this. I've been married for almost 17yrs. 7 months ago he went into a manic episode. He is in denial and doesn't believe his pdoc. "He's never felt better in his life." When I first starting finding this out he would get so mad. I mean so cruel. Then the lying got worse and the dissapearing. By the end he spent 25,000 had an affair and has told me he wants a divorce. He hasn't loved me in years if ever. I was a horrible wife. I guess those are things that BP's say? Don't know. He has come down alot, but since he lives 5 hrs away and we hardly talk I don't know what mood he is in.

So my question, how many BP come home after saying they want a divorce? What are my chances of saving this marraige. He hasn't filied and I told him I would drag it out. I love him and can forgive him, especially if he gets help. I just need some help now to know if the man I loved who loved me will come home, mentally and physically. Thanks

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04/02/2008 11:40
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Well, I am BP and never in my 58 years and 2 husbands have have I cheated. I only divorced my first husband after HE had the affair. I could not forgive or forget. This is only me, hurt, but I would file for the divorce and run as fast as I could.....away form him. I can't imagine losing my pride and self worth for a person who would disrespect me. During an episode, my inhibitions are lowered, but I still know what is right and wrong, and I can certainly stop behaviors that are too hurtful to someone I love. Please study this disorder carefully. There are those who use it as a blanket to hide their mistakes and hurtful ways. Being bipolar doesn't give anyone the right to be an asshole. That is what I see him as. You deserve better.

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PS why does he live so far from you? I can't imagine a long distance marriage.

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04/02/2008 11:46
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We moved to vegas by accident long story, and he was given a great opportunity in his job so he went back to Los Angles. We have been trying to sell our house but it wont sell. Now 2 1/2 months a go he said the "d" word.He keeps saying he wants one and I do think his friends have alot to do with it. They are all single. He has always been a great husband. There a short version of my story.

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04/02/2008 12:10
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Hurt, I know you are in pain and I am so sorry for what has happened. I was with my first husband for 20 years before he cheated & I left him. I can't blame his infidelity on anyone but him. Nothing stays the same forever, hurt, and you have both changed greatly in 17 years. Divorce is never easy. Just be careful that you are not staying because it is the easy way out. I was always told....once a cheater, always a cheater. Can you live with it if that is true? Follow your heart...if it says stay, then that is your answer. It is what it is.

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04/02/2008 13:05
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I"m really not sure why you would wish to save this marriage.

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04/02/2008 13:11
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Dear hurtingbadly, Cut your losses...actually, they are his losses. Make a new life for yourself and don't look back. Have some respect for yourself, bipolar or not why do you want someone who doesn't want you.

There are many fine people out there who you could be with...and happier.

I promise...he is not the only fish in the sea...let this one swim away...hugs norma

"In the time of your life, live-so that in that wondrous time you shall not add to the misery and sorrow of the world, but, shall smile to the infinite variety and mystery of it." William Saroyan


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04/02/2008 13:16
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Norma's right. Time to show him that you deserve to be treated better. Show him by treating yourself better, and staying away from him. Bipolar or not, he is no good to you.


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04/02/2008 16:52
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Hi, hurting, I know you have to be hurting, and you said that he "had" a affair, what makes you think that he is not as we speak? five hours away is a good distance to insure he doesn't get caught.. If he were truly sorry and wanted to make this marriage work, don't you think he would honestly be trying to get you and the family out there with him? how long has he lived in LA? does he come home each weekend, send money for support and call you every night? if you called him at where he is suppose to be living, would you be able to get him any hour of the day?
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04/02/2008 21:51
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Hi hurtingbadly,

If, I were you, I would let him go. You can do way better. Bipolar or not, that is not acceptable behavior. I have bipolar, and I have never cheated.

I am in a relationship, and we have agreed, that cheating would be a deal breaker. Cheating is not love it's lying, and lustful behavior. I see it as very hurtful, and disrespectful. Don't waste your time on someone like that, find someone who has better manners.

That's how, I feel about it...LOL

God Bless,Gypsy
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04/04/2008 19:02
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Hurt-

I agree on many levels of the ladies that posted above me. The only thing I don't agree with is "once a...always a..." I believe in my heart people can change and will with the right communication and a new respect for eachother. I say 'new' because obviously there was no respect on his part for you.

In my manic episodes I desperately wanted the rock-star lifestyle. Both my husband and I partied too much and did things that were less than appropriate. I left. Moved over 14 hours away. Spent two months on the phone crying because we know we are good together. I don't hide behind my BP. I won't lie, I partied hard. Vegas had nothing on me.

I came back with a new kind of respect for marriage and for my husband. It can happen. Our mistakes happened over two years ago and our marriage is more solid now than it has ever been.

The only thing I am concerned about with you, is that you seem to be getting rejected at the expense of your efforts, consistently. That would raise some red flags for me personally.

I hope that it works out for you. Remember in the grand scheme of things you have to look out for yourself. Nobody else will. You have to tell yourself that you are worth more than this, because you are.

Hugs,

Laurie

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