How best to break off a relationship with my bipolar girlfreind?
Thursday, September 2nd, 2010 at
8:43 am
My relationship with my friend resulting from her symptoms is causing me emotional turmoil. How should I approach her that we can no loger be around each other Should I be direct that her behavior is no longer acceptable I was told that no matter what approach I use will not set well with her and I should be cautious of possible retaliation
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Filed under: Bipolar Disorder Relationships
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I would say that the best way to do this is to explain your feelings and tell her in a way that you would tell anyone else. Tell her how you feel in the nicest possible way and dont treat her differently because of her bipolar! Sure, she’ll be hurt, but if its causing you emotional turmoil you should do whats best for you! It’ll be better for the both of you in the long run! I wouldn’t be too direct in saying that her behaviour is unacceptable as, if she has bipolar she can’t help her symptoms. . Just explain how you feel! Hope it goes well x
Well, I’ve been in this type of situation. She won’t soo much explode on you, unless she’s manic. What i think is you should approach her on it very softly and tell her “I can’t deal with this anymore, your episodes are breaking me and i think its time we end this because its unhealthy for both of us” she’ll understand, she’s still human. How long have you been in the relationship for?
I am bi-polar and I know that any relationships of mine that were broken caused me depression, but I don’t see any kind of retaliation. If she is taking her medication you shouldn’t have any kind of a problem just that she make get a little emotional. It is very hard to live with someone who is bi-polar and it sounds like you are making the right decision in getting out of this relationship. Do it with kindness and just tell her the relationship is just not working. You don’t want to put any blame on her or you. Don’t let yourself get caught up in any of her histrionics or emotional reactions. You have to do this and then just say goodbye. That’s all you can do. You can tell her that it isn’t her fault. But if she isn’t taking her meds and is not getting care then you need to let her know that she has to get help, but still end the relationship. You have nothing to feel bad about or guilty. Good Luck to you!
I would break up with her as i would any girlfriend
in other words don’t treat her like she has bipolar
she will deal with it, don’t ever feel guilty that she has this disorder
or treat her any differently because of it