How to Talk With Your Partner About Bipolar Disorder

By Elizabeth Millard, Dec 30, 2024

Introducing this topic during the “want to keep dating?” phase is often logical timing, according to Alex Dimitriu, M.D. a psychiatrist and founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry and Sleep Medicine in California. “Try starting with an emphasis on what’s good in the relationship and your desire to continue being together,” he says. On the other hand, bringing it up on the first date when you’re still getting to know someone may not be best. Nor is waiting until you’re deep into a relationship to open up—your partner may feel like you’ve been holding out.

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