Relationships Articles
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The person who finally figures out relationships will make more money than Bill Gates. All rational expectations are off the table ... |
Knowledge is Necessity. Having a mental illness poses serious challenges in our relationships. So does being chronically normal. The "them" and "us" is artificial - I qualify as both someone living with mental illness and as a family member/loved one, as do a lot of you. The real challenge is reaching an understanding and making it work.
The pic to illustrate Relationships is a close-up of Klimt's "The Kiss." Ah, the possibilities. Alas, the ambiguities.
The People Stuff
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Family and Relationship Fallout Mental illness is a family and relationship illness. |
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What is the rational response to an irrational loved one? |
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My Loved One Doesn't Understand - Really? We may have depression or bipolar, but our loved ones suffer from it. |
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Too often, loved ones are looking for a quick meds fix. |
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Emotional Safety - My Bottom Line I need to feel I'm not walking on eggshells, too. |
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Often it's the one with bipolar who ends up feeling violated. |
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He was her soulmate. Then he went off his lithium. |
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Why bipolars make the best lovers - and worst, plus more.. |
The Brain Stuff
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Choosing a Partner - Good Luck Deciding And you thought thinking had something to do with it. |
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Relationships - Good Luck Perceiving What is the rational response to an irrational loved one? |
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Relationships - Dealing with Life's Surprises And you thought you could reason with your partner. |
