Five Ways to Create and Maintain Stability In Relationships with BPD Partners

Five Ways to Create and Maintain Stability In Relationships with BPD Partners

The shock of being threatened with a knife by his twenty-three year old wife Charlene hit Jackson really hard. He arranged a separation from Charlene to recover, and to begin to feel safe again. The toughest moments came when he wanted to hear her voice that had encouraged him so often. Growing up in a…

Understanding and Navigating Relationships with Individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

Understanding and Navigating Relationships with Individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

At The Borderline … All beginnings are lovely – or so the sage proclaims. Relationships per se are difficult. Two individuals come together – attraction, lust, love, personality styles, personal and family histories, attachment, and lifestyles collide – and there you are in the middle of a daring, challenging, and steamy relationship. If this ship…

Healthy & Unhealthy Boundaries in Relationships:  Where do you fit in?

Healthy & Unhealthy Boundaries in Relationships: Where do you fit in?

Whether the relationships are with children, co-workers, lovers, strangers, or friends, boundaries are self-empowering and confidence boosting. Boundaries can help you stay sane when everything around you is radioactive. What are Boundaries? Boundaries are a line you draw that marks the limits of your behavior and the behavior you will tolerate. Boundaries can be a…

Borderline Personality Disorders and Relationships – Alluring Yet Volatile

Borderline Personality Disorders and Relationships – Alluring Yet Volatile

Borderline Personality Disorders, Alluring yet volatile Personality Disorder will tailor or alter their actions and appearance to please others. He or she will often present himself as a charismatic and clear thinking individual over intervals of time. Three examples can be related to this disorder: the hate collision, the physical seducer and the clingy soul….