Bi-Polar disorder. Would it make a spouse cheat?!
Question: I asked this question earlier, but I didn't write the question properly, so I didn't get enough people to look and answer the question.
My wife partially blamed her infidelity on her Bi-Polar. She said she had an uncontrollable obsession with getting attention from this guy. I know she could have totally blamed the illness on her cheating, but she didn't and admits her wrong doing.
My question is, should I take this into account when I make my decision on our marriage. Or should a person with this illness and on meds be able to control their manic states better than this; meaning she is completely responsible.
Answers: I asked this question earlier, but I didn't write the question properly, so I didn't get enough people to look and answer the question.
My wife partially blamed her infidelity on her Bi-Polar. She said she had an uncontrollable obsession with getting attention from this guy. I know she could have totally blamed the illness on her cheating, but she didn't and admits her wrong doing.
My question is, should I take this into account when I make my decision on our marriage. Or should a person with this illness and on meds be able to control their manic states better than this; meaning she is completely responsible.
Sorry to heat that, but I do have to say, from my past experiences she should be held completely responsible for her actions. My ex did the same thing to me, yet she knew exactly what she was doing and that it was wrong, no matter her being Bi-Polar or not, She even admitted that she knew the difference. So, its best just to look deep down and see how you feel about it and if you think she will do again. I gave my ex a second chance and not even 2 weeks later it was back to the same thing. Not saying your wife will do the same, just be cautious and dont let things slide to where she thinks all is ok right off the bat. Good luck
Bi-Polar seems to be an excuse for a lot of ill's these days.they don't have nothing on me.I'm Quadri-polar.Don't know whether to go North,South,East,or West.Wanna buy a Bridge.
I think you should take it into account.
Bi-polar is tough. And just because they are on medication doesn't mean it's going to be 100% effective 100% of the time. I think the questions you should be asking yourself are 1) Can you trust her, and 2) can you live with someone that is bi-polar? If you think she's lying, then you can't trust her. If you think she isn't lying, then can you live with the disease? Chances are this or something like this will happen again.
you can get away with cheating when having bipolar disorder? ****, where do i sign up?
Yes - it increases the appetite for nearly all excesses...and gives someone an excuse. Wild behaviour often leads to wild times.
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