Dating Someone With Depression

A man I have been dating for 9 months, he is 38 - I am 36, disclosed to be after about the first month that he is bipolar type II. He is 100% functional but does still deal with bouts of lows/depression.  He is on medication and takes it regularly and I have been trying to get him to go back to therapy.  

After the first 5 months of dating and getting into a relationship I was seeing signs of a depressive bipolar state. I care about him and I love him but it has been going on for about 4 months into our 9 month relationship. When I told him I loved him he said, "I'm not there yet but I will be." and that was 3 months ago. Our relationship has stalled out during his depressive state which I understand but how long do I wait?

I recently updated our How to Write The Best Dating Profile Ever E-guide to include a section on dating with invisible or visible illnesses. After I wrote up that section I gave it to someone who works in a role that supports employees with disabilities.

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