About

Rich & Kel

Hi, my name is Rich Wallace, loving husband to my wife of six years and during our twelve years together, we have been battling her affliction of Bipolar Disorder (Type II – Ultradian Cycling). Although I am not a certified therapist or medical professional, I have the experience on my side, and the blessing from my wonderful wife, to be able to share my ideas and strategies in how people may be able to assist in providing the much needed support for those involved in a bipolar relationship.

I have long had a deep desire to help others and my opportunity to do so came when my wife and I were introduced to Bipolar Disorder when she was diagnosed after we realized that she was just not handling stressful situations as efficiently as she had in the past. After seeing her doctor and honestly answering some intense questions, we were informed of Bipolar Disorder and took the next steps to educate ourselves and combat the new challenge. After years of ups, downs and unexpected potential relationship ending issues, we constantly worked harder to not only improve our strategies in dealing with such challenges, but our love for one another actually grew stronger than we could ever imagine.

With the skills and experiences that have been offered to me, I took the plunge with my wife’s blessings and aimed to inform others and help them to see that even with the seemingly increasing stigma of mental health issues such as Bipolar Disorder, recovery and happiness can indeed be found and embraced.

With that passion and desire, TheBipolarSpouse.com aims to provide useful and helpful information for those involved in a Bipolar Relationship. Whether you, your spouse, family member, colleague or any other individual dear to your heart is afflicted with Bipolar Disorder, I show you how to truly open yourself to connect with and learn how to support your loved one in a caring and loving manner.

As you navigate the pages within TheBipolarSpouse.com, you will obtain real-world information on the experiences, ideas and strategies that I have employed in my own Bipolar Relationship with my wife during our relationship of over ten years together. Not only will you learn how to become a key member of your loved one’s support system, but you will also learn how to support yourself when those unexpected moments of crisis arise.

Bipolar Disorder is a condition that not only affects those directly afflicted with the disorder, but it also affects their loved ones, friends and family in a potentially destructive manner. As you educate yourself more on how to manage a Bipolar Relationship, I invite you to ask yourself the following difficult, yet realistic questions:

  • How does Bipolar Disorder affect my loved one and hows can I support them?
  • My loved one has recently been diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder…Now What??
  • My loved one suffers from Bipolar Disorder, did I cause this and is it my fault?
  • Why do Bipolar Disorder sufferers turn on their loved ones?
  • There has been infidelity in my Bipolar Relationship, can I forgive my spouse and recover?

These, and many other difficult questions may have come up in your own Bipolar Relationship and I’m here to tell you recovery is truly possible. Just about any challenge can be met head on if you are willing to make the necessary steps to put love and respect for your loved one first and accept them for who they are and the challenges they have been presented with.

If you have any questions or would like to email me, feel free to contact me here.

Are you ready to learn how to manage your own Bipolar Relationship and find success and happiness?