That’s so scary. You just don’t know, but you have to trust in “Faith” when you “let go” of your children to make their own lives. They have to deal with the consequences. Thank you so much for sharing this eloquent and haunting story, Mark.
Great writing, this story feels so accurate, I’m amazed with your insight. I once dated/was engaged to a man who was bipolar and your description of the behavior: the manic charm and then the sudden switch to crisis, reminded me of how he was. Strangers (his neighbor), tried to warn me but I had to learn the hard way. Loving someone with manic depression is a rollercoaster of amazing joy and deep depression, even danger.
Yes, Judy. They can be very creative and amazing, and then crash with the most severe depression. As you know, it takes a lot of love and compassion from the spouse. 🙂
I think it’s often too much too handle for the spouse. I thought my compassion and love could help him, but it was a classically codependent relationship (he was violently reaction, he beat up his past girlfriend and physically threatened me too). It was so hard to break up with him because I loved him very much. He was like a real life Dr. Jeckle and Mr. Hyde. ☹️
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this is such a beautifully realistic piece of writing………i could feel the father’s anguish!
Thank you, Wendi. I hope the father’s wrong. And we never know how a marriage will turn out. 🙏🏻
That story was so real it was painful to read. What an agonizing burden for a parent to carry.
Thanks for reading it, Liz. That’s true. Parents feel a burden even when their children are grown and married. 🙂
We can’t really tell, can we?
Wonderful writing, Mark.
No, we can’t, Bojana. Wish we could. We might be able to cut down on the rate of hardships.
Agreed.
Beautifully written , Mark. I can feel your anguish and also the possible one for the future couple.
Thank you, Miriam. I’m sure there are similar thoughts in a great many weddings. 😟
Excellent writing, Mark. Truly superb.
Thanks, Tara. 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thanks, Tara. Thanks for reading and checking in. 😊
Always!!
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Wow! Well-done, Mark! You had me from the first line.
That’s good to hear, Susi. 🙏🏻
🙂 You’re welcome!
A gripping and tragic story, Mark. Such marriages rarely end well.
Very true, Rosaliene. Marriages are tough even when things seem to be perfect. When you withhold a secret like the groom, it can be doubly tough. 😊😊
That’s so scary. You just don’t know, but you have to trust in “Faith” when you “let go” of your children to make their own lives. They have to deal with the consequences. Thank you so much for sharing this eloquent and haunting story, Mark.
Some parents have a difficult time letting go, especially to get married. 🙂🙂
Great writing, this story feels so accurate, I’m amazed with your insight. I once dated/was engaged to a man who was bipolar and your description of the behavior: the manic charm and then the sudden switch to crisis, reminded me of how he was. Strangers (his neighbor), tried to warn me but I had to learn the hard way. Loving someone with manic depression is a rollercoaster of amazing joy and deep depression, even danger.
Yes, Judy. They can be very creative and amazing, and then crash with the most severe depression. As you know, it takes a lot of love and compassion from the spouse. 🙂
I think it’s often too much too handle for the spouse. I thought my compassion and love could help him, but it was a classically codependent relationship (he was violently reaction, he beat up his past girlfriend and physically threatened me too). It was so hard to break up with him because I loved him very much. He was like a real life Dr. Jeckle and Mr. Hyde. ☹️
You’re right. Too much to handle without negatively affecting your health. We have to draw a line. 🙂
Sorry for all the typos and spell check induced grammatical errors 😬
No worries.