Understanding BPD Relationships: The Push-Pull Dynamic Unraveled
Episode Overview
BPD's unconscious desires and lack of self in relationships The emotional impact on partners of individuals with BPD Insights into the complexities and challenges of BPD relationships Understanding the childlike reality and emotional immaturity in BPD Implications of seeking symbiotic relationships and the impact on partners
Many people with BPD unconsciously relate to their partners as if they are the new shiny toy, seeking to fill the void of a wounding mother. They want what they seek through others, but when they get it, they don't know what they want and discard it swiftly.
Why do relationships with someone who has Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) often feel like a rollercoaster? In this episode, A.J. Mahari, a seasoned Counselor and Trauma Recovery Coach, dives into the heart of BPD relationship dynamics. She explores the puzzling behavior where individuals with BPD seem to want something or someone intensely, only to push it away once they have it. Mahari sheds light on the unconscious motives driving this push-pull pattern, helping listeners grasp the emotional complexities at play.
By examining the lack of a stable sense of self in people with BPD, she offers insights into their deep-seated yearning for love and connection. This episode is a must-listen for anyone trying to make sense of the emotional turbulence in BPD relationships and seeking ways to navigate these challenging waters.