Is your marriage being affected by bipolar disorder? Does bipolar disorder have an influence on the likelihood of you staying married or getting divorced?
If you’re a man who is married to a woman with bipolar disorder, you may be wondering how this affects your marriage and your chances of divorce. Bipolar disorder is a mental illness that can cause extreme mood swings, from high to low. Your wife may have periods of mania, where she feels euphoric, energetic, and impulsive, and periods of depression, where she feels hopeless, sad, and suicidal. She may also have mixed episodes, where she experiences both manic and depressive symptoms at the same time.
You may feel frustrated, confused, hurt, and helpless. You may wonder if you can ever have a happy and stable marriage with your wife. You may also wonder if you should divorce her and move on with your life.
The truth is, there is no simple answer to these questions. Every marriage is different, and every person with bipolar disorder is different. However, there are some facts and statistics that can help you understand your situation better and make an informed decision.
I have used studies that claim that the divorce rate for people with bipolar disorder is around 90%, but these studies have been criticized for their methodological flaws and lack of validity.
According to research, people with bipolar disorder have a divorce rate of around 35% to 45%, depending on the source. This is similar to or slightly higher than the average divorce rate in the U.S. and the U.K., which is around 35% to 45%. This means that being married to a woman with bipolar disorder does not necessarily doom your marriage to failure. However, it also means that your marriage is not immune to the challenges and risks that any marriage faces.
Another surprising fact is that people with bipolar disorder are more likely to remarry after a divorce than people with borderline personality disorder (BPD), which is another mental illness that affects relationships. About 10% of people with BPD remarry by age 40, while about 20% of people with bipolar disorder do so. This suggests that people with bipolar disorder may have an easier time finding and maintaining a new partner after a divorce. It also suggests that divorce may not be the best solution for your marriage, as it may not guarantee you a better future.
Of course, these statistics are not the only factors that you should consider when deciding whether to divorce your wife or not. You should also consider the quality and satisfaction of your marriage, the impact of your wife’s bipolar disorder on your mental and physical health, the availability and effectiveness of treatment for your wife, and the best interests of your children (if you have any).
Ultimately, the decision to divorce your wife is a personal and complex one. It’s not something that you should rush into or take lightly. It’s something that you should think carefully about and discuss with your wife, your therapist, your lawyer, and your support network.
If you’re looking for more guidance and support on how to deal with your wife’s bipolar disorder and how to improve your marriage, you can contact us today. We are a team of experienced and compassionate coaches who specialize in helping men like you overcome the challenges and difficulties of being married to a woman with bipolar disorder. We can help you understand your wife better, communicate more effectively, set healthy boundaries, and regain your confidence and happiness. We can also help you decide whether divorce is the right option for you or not, and how to cope with the consequences if you choose to go through with it.
Don’t let your wife’s bipolar disorder ruin your marriage and your life. You deserve to be happy and fulfilled. You deserve to have a great marriage. You deserve to be a good guy to a great man. Contact us today and let us help you achieve your goals.
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https://www.reddit.com/r/bipolar/comments/zgiepo/i_just_found_out_that_the_bipolar_divorce_rate_is/
https://www.williamsons-solicitors.co.uk/news/divorce-statistics-2022/
