One of the most painful and confusing patterns in Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is this: loving someone deeply — and still pushing them away. If you live with BPD, you may know this cycle well. You want closeness, crave connection, even fear abandonment… and yet when someone gets too close, you might start an argument, […]
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Setting boundaries with someone who has Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) can feel like walking on eggshells — especially when emotional intensity, fear of abandonment, and black-and-white thinking are part of the dynamic. But boundaries are not barriers. They’re bridges to healthier relationships, offering both safety and clarity for everyone involved. When done with empathy and
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Understanding BPD love means looking beneath the surface chaos to see the real feelings driving the behavior. Can Someone with BPD Love You? Understanding BPD Love Yes — someone with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) can absolutely love you. In fact, people with BPD often love with an intensity that feels all-consuming. But their version of
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To someone with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), emotional invalidation doesn’t just sting — it can feel like abandonment, betrayal, or even annihilation. What seems like a simple comment or a rational suggestion can trigger overwhelming pain, shame, and even rage. If you care about someone with BPD, understanding the impact of invalidation — and learning
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Breaking up is hard — but ending a relationship with someone who has Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) can be especially complex. The emotional intensity, fear of abandonment, and vulnerability to rejection can make even calm conversations feel explosive or devastating. But a breakup doesn’t have to be cruel to be clear. With the right mix
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One of the most painful and confusing symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is splitting. It can make relationships feel like an emotional rollercoaster — from intense closeness to sudden rejection, sometimes within the same day. If you’ve ever felt idolized and then suddenly discarded by someone with BPD, you’ve likely experienced splitting firsthand. Understanding
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