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Relationship Partner with BPD (Straight and LGBT+) => Romantic Relationship | Bettering a Relationship or Reversing a Breakup => Topic started by: FishCatcher on October 14, 2018, 12:02:59 PM



Title: Husband has BPD
Post by: FishCatcher on October 14, 2018, 12:02:59 PM
I have just recently discovered that my Husband has many of the symptoms of BPD.  We have been married for 20+ years and have gone through many sessions of I Hate You -  Don't leave me.  For years I thought it was me that was causing this, but after doing some research and reading, I now understand that even though he takes his anger out at me, he really doesn't hate me.

My situation is that I don't have much emotional support.  I sometimes feel like I am the one that is going crazy and if I had someone to talk to when he has his moments of "I Hate You" I would feel better

We are in our late 60s and a second marriage for both.  Families and friends are put off by Husband's anger so it seems that it is just Husband and I dealing with this together and yet alone.

Any words of wisdom and support - much appreciated.  FishCatcher


Title: Re: Husband has BPD
Post by: Harri on October 14, 2018, 05:36:49 PM
Hi FishCatcher and welcome to the board!  I am so glad you found us and reached out.  It is important that you have a support network and we can be as big a part of that as you allow us to be.  So I hope you settle in and read, continue to write in your own threads and feel free to jump into other threads that speak to you.  You'd be surprised at just how much you an learn about your own self and relationship when you reach out to others.  So again, I am glad you took the step to post.  We've got ya.

Is your husband aware of his own behaviors?  Are either of you in therapy?   I am not asking about you because I think you have a problem but because sometimes it we need some more support from a professional. 

I do think posting here will be helpful for you so I hope you feel comfortable sharing more of your story with us.  We are here and we care.


Title: Re: Husband has BPD
Post by: Notgoneyet on October 14, 2018, 10:08:28 PM
 Welcome aboard FishCatcher, :hi:
Sorry for what brings you here & at the same time ,so glad you found us. This board is my calm in a sea of crazy emotions w my uBPDw (undiagnosed Borderline Personality Disorder wife)of 36 yrs.                                  I've been here over a yr and have learned so many life changing BPD coping skills as well as other life skills here. 
Spend some time here & I think you'll find lots of knowledge, much help as well as genuine support!

I like your call name . I'm getting ready to do a little end of season trout catching myself here next week, for part of my self care.
 NGY 


Title: Re: Husband has BPD
Post by: FishCatcher on October 20, 2018, 05:58:49 PM
I think I have a better handle on the website now.  Hopefully I won't be doing any PM anymore.

It has taken me 3 days to figure this out. 

Please bear with me.  If I have sent this to a person and not a thread... .30 lashes with a wet noodle!


Title: Re: Husband has BPD
Post by: Harri on October 20, 2018, 06:03:39 PM
     

Yes, you did it! 



I am so thrilled you stuck with it!  You just made my night!  No wet noodle lashes here.  Just happiness.



Title: Re: Husband has BPD
Post by: Turkish on October 22, 2018, 10:50:35 PM
Hi FC, the FAQ might help: https://bpdfamily.com/message_board/index.php?topic=319251.0

What are you struggling with that you thought your husband might have BPD?