I am 24 and met a woman at work about a year ago who was 35, bipolar divorced with 3 kids. I liked her a lot and thought she was a very interesting woman, we went out and had lunches together and she told me all about this guy she was seeing who was slightly older and it was all secret because he was living with his girlfriend and had been for 3 years.
As the relationship progressed I got used to her odd behaviour and found it quite quirky, I also met the kids. Until something happened recently, she started sleeping with random men she had met at nightclubs and having unprotected sex, also her ex husband came back to live with her for a short while. I guess my morals were called into question and I couldn't believe how this woman could be so carefree and I didn't agree with it. Since then we have lost contact but i miss her tons, now i wonder if i'm more interested in the illness than the actual person, if so this is not healthy is it?
2006-12-01 03:10:36 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
It's a little odd... but you probably liked the unpredictability of her personality more than the characteristics of her illness. Sounds like you just enjoyed her quirkiness not the fact she was bipolar.
2006-12-01 03:20:03 · answer #1 · answered by joencrystal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are an angel for caring about this lady, it's a shame she doesn't care about herself though. Only she can change the way she is, not you. I think you are better off not worrying too much about her, she's obviously happy doing what she's doing. there's nothing wrong with being curious with someone who is a little different to the rest of us, as long as it doesn't become an obsession. I'm sure what you feel is just a natural curiosity, so dont feel ashamed or anything.
2006-12-01 11:21:56 · answer #2 · answered by melfromhell001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God's moral way of living is the best way
In the Beginning God created heavens and earth.
God gives you air to breathe and sunshine to enjoy.
God gives you water to drink and food to eat.
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God loves you, and you are precious to Him.
Son of God died on the Cross to save us from condemnation.
Jesus’ love is boundless and everlasting.
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Life therefore has fantastic and glorious future!
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2006-12-01 11:21:45 · answer #3 · answered by tmthyh 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its possible that you found her illness to be a challenge for you. You wanted to be her savior, help her. But then she kinda got outta control.
She may be bipolar, but she is a person first. You saw a part of her personality that you enjoyed being around. Nothing wrong with that.
2006-12-01 11:20:49 · answer #4 · answered by JC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-12-01 13:41:31 · answer #5 · answered by LIz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this woman needs help and it is not healthy for you to be with her. it is great that you care for her, but like you asked, is it her or the illness? if it is her, then see if you can help her, but she may not accept or even welcom the help. if that is the case, then you should move on b/c keeping in contact with her is not emotionally healthy for you.
2006-12-01 11:17:51 · answer #6 · answered by Jayn 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes there's something wrong with you.She sounds nasty and you should try meeting a nicer girl.
2006-12-01 11:16:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋