Bipolar Disorder & Divorce: Understanding the Relationship

Bipolar disorder has a significant impact on relationships and can put a strain on marriages due to mood swings, impulsivity, poor judgment, episodes of reckless behavior, irritability, and difficulties communicating one's inner state effectively to a partner who does not experience similar states.

Estimates about the impact of bipolar disorder on the stability of romantic partnerships vary significantly from about 50% up to as high as 90%.