I am with my husband 22 yrs, married 19 yrs. Bi-polar has been a great challenge in our marriage. He did not have any symptoms until after we were married. Not wanting to be touched was one of the many. In addition, to that he left or threatened to leave alot. I found I was crying myself to sleep alot in the beginning. I knew he loved me and it was about him and not me, but it still hurt so much. So, when he came to just to rub my back or steal a kiss I let him take the lead. Sometimes it was great. But it was far and few between. I had to learn his moods. As I did, our life improved.
After many years of marriage, my husband explained the reason he pulled away. It was so painful to hear but understandable. Due to the way he acted and treated me during his bipolar manias he felt he didn't deserve me or my love. Once he admitted this we were able talk about it and life improved even more. For the past 7 years we cuddled and hold each often.
I wish you all the best.