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Kate,
You know, like everyone else has said before my post. Everyone is different, one BP doesn't exactly fit another BP. He seems to be very forthcoming about his illness, maybe he has had experiences in the past when he didn't tell, and things went down badly.
Are you feeling ashamed about your diagnosis? Is that why you didn't tell him? I am, all the time, in fact i despise addmitting it to others outside of group and chats. I'm not gonna lie, people that aren't BP tend to box you into your illness. Its dumb, but true. BUT he has it, he'll wonder why you didn't share yours. Tell him the truth, that you're in a place of confusion and are a little on garde.
His response will tell you if this match up is right. If he's understanding , kind, and doesn't pull a superiority vibe, then maybe huh?
Just be careful, trust that your in a vulnerable place.
BUT you know that you're vulnerable, or you would have spilled the beans. Be observant for a little while. And most important, get out of the dark about BP, you should educate yourself as musch as possible. i swear i think i've recommend this book way to much, but it was so worth having.
Its called : "Bipolar Disorder Demystified: Mastering the tightrope of Manic depression"
By Lana R. Castle
This book helped me understand BP , i read it in one day ,check it out.
Take everything new in your life nice and slow, steady and slow even with this new guy.
good luck
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