Hello Billybob: This appears to be your introductory post here on PC. So... welcome to Psych Central.

Here are links to 6 articles, from Psych Central's archives. The first 2 links are to articles on the subject of bipolar disorder in general. The next 4 links are to articles that talk about how to help a loved one or partner cope with bipolar disorder. (Based on what you wrote, it doesn't sound as though "loved one or partner" describes your relationship. However, hopefully, some of the suggestions in these articles may still be of benefit.) And then there is a 7th link which is to a blog, here on PC, titled "Getting Older with Bipolar":

Bipolar Disorder: Symptoms, Types & Treatments | Psych Central

Frequently Asked Questions about Bipolar Disorder | Psych Central

8 Ways to Help Your Bipolar Loved One Cope

Helping Your Partner Manage Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar Disorder: Helping Your Loved One Manage a Manic Episode

https://psychcentral.com/blog/10-tip...ipolar-person/

https://blogs.psychcentral.com/older-bipolar/

I hope you find PC to be of benefit.