Breaking Up with a Borderline Girlfriend
Breaking up with a borderline girlfriend can be incredibly difficult. The same is generally true for all abusive women whether she's a borderline or some other kind of toxic personality. Of course, it...
View ArticleHow Do I Help My BPD Ex?
Dear Dr. Tara Palmatier, How do I help my BPD ex? How do I support my borderline ex-girlfriend after the break-up? Since beginning Shrink4men in 2009, I sometimes receive questions from men and women...
View ArticleNarcissism and Emotional Labor at Christmas
Narcissism and emotional labor at Christmas -- 'tis the season! 'Tis also the season when the emotionally well-adjusted continue to be emotionally well-adjusted. People with episodic depression,...
View ArticleThe First Holiday Season Without the Narcissist or Borderline
Spending the first holiday season without the narcissist or borderline ex is often anything but merry. If you’ve been in a relationship with a personality disordered individual or come from a family...
View ArticleEnding a Relationship with an Abusive Woman
Ending a Relationship with an Abusive Woman is the second half of Breaking Up with a Borderline Girlfriend. Abuse is abuse. It's not a gender issue. Women and men engage in intimate partner violence at...
View ArticleWhy Did My Crazy Ex Contact My Therapist? [Video]
Why did my crazy ex contact my therapist? Why did my narcissist, borderline or histrionic wife contact my therapist without my knowledge or permission? Well, Crazy does crazy things. It's a combination...
View ArticleHow Are Professional Martyrs and Professional Victims Different?
How are professional martyrs and professional victims different? What's the difference between bad shellfish and bad pork? Both are toxic and will likely make you sick, albeit in different ways....
View ArticleHealing Trauma from Relationships with Narcissists and Borderlines [VIDEO]
Healing trauma from relationships with narcissists and borderlines and other personality disordered abusers isn't a simple matter of just getting over it and letting go. However, some people have an...
View ArticleMaking Money from Claiming to Be a Victim is a Red Flag
In the dating pool, making money from claiming to be a victim is a Red Flag. A great big big one. If a new potential partner (or casual hook-up) recites a list of past victimization, proceed with...
View ArticleBreaking Up with a Narcissistic Girlfriend
Breaking Up with a Narcissistic Girlfriend is part two of a three part series. Part one is Breaking Up with a Borderline Girlfriend. Part three is Ending a Relationship with an Abusive Woman. Women and...
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