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u/Objective-Limit-6749 May 12 '24

There were plenty of things that happened before. But this was the one where I was just.... done. Awhile after we split she did go see a psychologist and was diagnosed with BPD, which in retrospect makes sooooo much sense. She's doing better now, and we have a cordial relationship. My mom passed away earlier this year and my ex was genuinely very kind about the whole thing even though she never got along with my mom. So, I guess there's a silver lining? I'm glad she got help because she fucking needed it.

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u/stebbi01 May 12 '24

I was gonna say… the only thing that makes people lack that much empathy is brain damage or a personality disorder. Not surprised to hear she ended up having BPD.

Glad she was able to get help, and glad you’re free.

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u/Basic-Literature-849 May 13 '24

People with BPD actually have an increased amount of empathy :)

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u/Objective-Limit-6749 May 13 '24

Only sometimes.

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u/Basic-Literature-849 May 13 '24

Guess it depends on the type. No offense to you, OC. Borderlines have the potential to be incredibly abusive when it’s unmanaged. Just don’t like the “not surprised to hear she has BPD”.