Mauser96 said:
I would like 5string to chime in on this - his wife is BPD, and she apparently is controlling it. Maybe I will send him a pm if I don't hear from him.
True words have been said here which I will not duplicate. I will just tell you about my situation. It may seem familiar to others, all or in part. Know that my wife has actually been diagnosed.
Four years ago we met. Instant attraction, fun to talk to, educated, completely hot to say the least and she put me on the pedestal in the honeymoon part of the relationship. Mind blowing sex. She was the most feminine woman I had ever encountered. Even talked like an 18 yr old cheerleader. Who could resist right?
Then came the anger and I could not figure out wtf I did to deserve the abuse. Then came the abandonment issues. Always threatening to take off and end it. I had no idea what was going on. It was driving me crazy so I went to a psych and explained what was going on. That's when I got my first hint about bpd. Then I started to study cluster b which led me to this site.
I had even drawn up the divorce papers at this point. Anyway, I made her get help. The doc put her on meds and she's been an angel for the past 3 yrs.
She had come from an abusive, dysfunctional family with bigtime daddie issues to put it mildy. You guys need to listen to others on this forum who have dealt with this sh1t. Know the red flags. Be prepared to walk away if need be. Your overall mental and physical well being will be at stake. Take it from uncle 5string....these chicks can fvck you up bad. Worse than you could possibly imagine.
Cluster b's cannot be cured, especially bpd. At best, you might be able to manage the condition and I seem to be the only one who has been able to do so that I know of. Time will tell, but don't think for a moment that I don't have the ability to walk away because I do. I will not tolerate disrespect or any further bpd nonsense and she knows it. Wish me luck.
Caveat......I will be the first one to say that one should never get involved with a cluster b. Chances are you will lose your sanity, your manhood and possibly your soul.
Anyone may feel free to pm me if they wish.