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Sweetpea76
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relationships are one of the things that heal people.
^^^ In fairytales. You cannot cure mental illness with love. That’s like curing diabetes with love. There’s a whole lot of reality in the situation and not a lot of romance once the rose colored glasses come off.
I probably sound like a downer, but accepting the fact that your partner is mentally ill is vital. It is hard, and sometimes impossible to be the supporting partner in a relationship when somebody has mental illness. You have to take a cold hard look at the reality of the situation, and then make your decisions. Set boundaries and be realistic.
Am I saying they’re not loveable or capable of loving? Absolutely not. I’ve been in love with a sufferer for more than a decade. What I’m saying is I can in no way cure him or help him get better, and I cannot wait for him to get better to do xyz. It is what it is.