Separation.

[PaulM]

I've not really been in the right mind to post anything up here for a while, and I do apologise for this !
Things at home have been . . . . . Well , difficult to say the least.

My wife suffers from bi-polar disorder, things were ok for a while but the last three or four years have been a living hell for me.
I hadn't noticed things were so bad until someone pointed them out to me.
I'm now out of it, I can't go into details but she no longer lives with me and I'm starting to get things back in order, soon I'll be back down the watch shed and messing about with watches.

[ralphy]

Sorry to hear of your problems.

Onwards & upwards.


R

[lew07]

Time to get living Your life now.

[jmarchitect]

Sorry to read that it’s been a challenge for you fella. I hope there is a clear and more pleasant route ahead of you now.

[Macca]

Although my ex is firmly in denial I believe this is what she suffered with, I managed years but finally had to be out, I feel your pain and I wish things pick up for you and many many watches are tinkered with


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[Bonesey]

As the others said. Onwards and upwards.

I divorced after living for 8 years with the ex's depression. I was struggling and I didn't even notice. My family noticed 6 months before I did that it was probably over.

Anyway, 3 years on, new house, new partner, couldn't be happier (well a lottery win would help).

Time heals all. Stay strong.

[Cat7]

Good luck with everything, it's the beginning of the rest of your life!

[pacifichrono]

Take care of your priorities first, Paul.

[demonloop]

My wife's mother is bi-polar, and her poor suffering husband has endured it for 40 years, and will never leave her.

Poor man will suffer until he drops dead. I've seen how it has aged him in the time I've been with my wife (17 years)

You've done the right thing leaving.

[redmonaco]

Mmm, not sure about the sentiments posted here so far.

If you guys have suffered what about your partner's who have to live with and endure the conditions they have?

Partnership used to mean commitment. Remember " in sickness and health"?

While you may bale out and get a new life what will that do to your ex and their condition?

Some inward looking needs to be done here IMO

[DA56]

Mmm, not sure about the sentiments posted here so far.

If you guys have suffered what about your partner's who have to live with and endure the conditions they have?

Partnership used to mean commitment. Remember " in sickness and health"?

While you may bale out and get a new life what will that do to your ex and their condition?

Some inward looking needs to be done here IMO

So the OP should suck it up and suffer a living hell ?

[bond]

Mmm, not sure about the sentiments posted here so far.

If you guys have suffered what about your partner's who have to live with and endure the conditions they have?

Partnership used to mean commitment. Remember " in sickness and health"?

While you may bale out and get a new life what will that do to your ex and their condition?

Some inward looking needs to be done here IMO

Plus there is no saying mental illness will not creep in on a new relationship.
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[Kingstepper]

Mmm, not sure about the sentiments posted here so far.

If you guys have suffered what about your partner's who have to live with and endure the conditions they have?

Partnership used to mean commitment. Remember " in sickness and health"?

While you may bale out and get a new life what will that do to your ex and their condition?

Some inward looking needs to be done here IMO

Tend to agree with this. If partner suffered physical disability (say in car crash) would everyone bale out?

[Estoril-5]

A question if I may, for those of you with young children who live with you. How do you manage to continue working full time and care for your children. In house nanny, family help or other?

Just curious

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[wildheart]

Some good honest advice here. I split up with my ex 6 years ago, (you can find my detailed diary of events in the Bear Pit). It was one of the most painful events in my life and there have been a few! As was told to me at the time (by TZers) you do come out the other side. But any type of separation can be very traumatic. My ex and I had been blissfully together for 12 years, we have not spoken since the divorce and never will. I gave up looking for answers many years ago, and concentrated on my own mental health. Take one day at a time and never look back.
Airing my situation on TZ really helped me through a very tough time, I don't regret the sharing. Keep talking, keep your head up, eat well, exercise it will pass!