u/NorthResponsible6040

Approaching mid 20s, been searching for years, not really looking for advice here just ranting mostly. I already know the generic stuff people would say like patience and timing and so on.

Now I think I am starting to lose my hair thanks to hair follicles genetic sensitivity to DHT. This is going to make it even harder now that looks are mostly everything nowadays and we know most women don't like bald men and the negative stigma associated with bald guys. And the hairloss medical drugs (Finasteride/Dustesteride) that suppress the hormone responsible can literally castrate you and mess you up real bad. It's just brutal. I've also seen the advice people give 'oh just work on your character, make more money'... Why must I lose something in an already brutal marriage market and have to compensate in other areas 😞. Let's say I did improve other areas of me, even then I'd probably still get called chopped shyt.

It was a good run.

This world sucks. People facing genocide, war, oppressed across the globe. Perhaps they survive but then they have to face lifelong trauma and mental illnesses. Sadly some never get the psychological help they need or they do and yet these issues continue to have a huge impact on their day to day lives, study, work and forming relationships. I hope you all find peace one day and may Allah elevate your ranks in paradise.

I met this amazing woman and she told me she suffers mentally and is diagnosed with bipolar. I've read online and it seems a lot of the time it does not end well for the mentally ok partner who can do everything right as a spouse. Perhaps I can go through her flips in mood and deal with her anger but what concerns me is her impulsivity and risky actions during manic episodes. She told me men usually end it after knowing this and it broke me down hearing she thinks she'll never experience love. This is one of the hardest decisions I have to make :(

Can I please get some good stories or advice from couples who have seen some successful marriages where a partner has this? What steps should a man do to prepare if they do end up marrying someone diagnosed with bipolar I?