Home page of BPDFamily.com, online relationship supportMember registration here
March 20, 2025, 03:38:09 PM *
Welcome, Guest. Please login or register.

Login with username, password and session length
Board Admins: Kells76, Once Removed, Turkish
Senior Ambassadors: EyesUp, SinisterComplex
  Help!   Boards   Please Donate Login to Post New?--Click here to register  
bing
Survey: How do you compare?
Adult Children Sensitivity
67% are highly sensitive
Romantic Break-ups
73% have five or more recycles
Physical Hitting
66% of members were hit
Depression Test
61% of members are moderate-severe
108
Pages: [1]   Go Down
  Print  
Author Topic: Problems after moving in  (Read 495 times)
triceps

Offline Offline

What is your sexual orientation: Straight
Who in your life has "personality" issues: Romantic partner
Relationship status: Living together, dating
Posts: 7


« on: January 02, 2022, 01:08:03 AM »

I feel pretty lost right now. My girlfriend of 8 months left my place this morning after a fight to stay with a friend.
She's foreign and had a pretty rough upbringing. She also is starting her master's program in psychology and is self aware of her BPD. Her lease ended and wanted to go back to her home country for a few months and moved in with me 3 weeks ago before she goes back in another month. We talk alot about long term future plans and she knows she has long term commitment fears that she has to face.

She got triggered a few days ago when we were teasing eachother and I sarcastically said to get out of my house, and 2 nights ago she was crying a lot about that and thinking I don't have any empathy for her. She has no family here and it really triggered her when her father said the same to her when she was a teen. We seemed to reconcile. This morning I needed to fart and did quietly in the side of the room when she was in bed talking to me. It smelled bad and she got real disgusted, I couldn't keep a straight face and started laughing. She then started throwing the remote at me and even through the bedside lamp on the floor. She was yelling and blaming me for her rage episode.

I had know idea what to do or say so I left to the living room to think about things after cleaning the broken lamp mess. She packed a few things in her backpack and left without a word. I texted her trying to empathize and let her know it's ok if she needs space to which she told me to see a therapist. I said I'll do what I can to make things work. She replied pretty upset saying I never change until she gets really mad, and that I'm disgusting, that I made her a version of herself she doesn't like, and to go 'f' myself. I didn't reply right away but she sent another message of a relationship quote and for me to grow up. I messaged back saying that I can see how this is really effecting her and I don't like how she feels she's a bad version of herself and that I'll be here for her.

Granted I do have my own immature issues as I like to keep things playful, but there are times where I am unaware that I cross the line. We've had issues before and she's dumped me once only to want to try again a few days later. I really want to do all I can to be there for her and have the best future together. I'm unsure of the best way to reconcile with her at this point.
Logged
PLEASE - NO RUN MESSAGES
This is a high level discussion board for solving ongoing, day-to-day relationship conflicts. Members may appear frustrated but they are here for constructive solutions to problems. This is not a place for relationship "stay" or "leave" discussions. Please read the specific guidelines for this group.

bugwaterguy
***
Offline Offline

Gender: Male
What is your sexual orientation: Straight
Who in your life has "personality" issues: Romantic partner
Relationship status: married
Posts: 132


« Reply #1 on: January 02, 2022, 05:35:09 AM »

Your girlfriend being self-aware of her BPD and you being early in the relationship can help.

If you choose to continue this relationship, things will be difficult.  Are you up for that? 
Reading https://bpdfamily.com/content/what-does-it-take-be-relationship can give you things to think about.

How much have you educated yourself on BPD?  Have you read any books?

Are you in therapy to prepare yourself for what you might be dealing with?
Logged
triceps

Offline Offline

What is your sexual orientation: Straight
Who in your life has "personality" issues: Romantic partner
Relationship status: Living together, dating
Posts: 7


« Reply #2 on: January 02, 2022, 12:52:39 PM »

Your girlfriend being self-aware of her BPD and you being early in the relationship can help.

If you choose to continue this relationship, things will be difficult.  Are you up for that? 
Reading https://bpdfamily.com/content/what-does-it-take-be-relationship can give you things to think about.

How much have you educated yourself on BPD?  Have you read any books?

Are you in therapy to prepare yourself for what you might be dealing with?
I know this is something I can handle as I have a very grounded emotional center. I also did not know it at the time but my younger sister has BPD and I have experienced those episodes before. I'm trying to educate myself a lot more now. I only have more education in attachment styles and Narcissism. I did 2 therapy sessions in November last year, mainly for myself though, as I have high functioning autistic traits.
Logged
triceps

Offline Offline

What is your sexual orientation: Straight
Who in your life has "personality" issues: Romantic partner
Relationship status: Living together, dating
Posts: 7


« Reply #3 on: January 02, 2022, 05:49:20 PM »

Today she asked to come by and pick up some clothes.
She did and I asked if she needed help with anything, she didn't want help and said she needed more time to think about things, then left.

I guess I should give her the space she wants for now
Logged
Can You Help Us Stay on the Air in 2024?

Pages: [1]   Go Up
  Print  
 
Jump to:  

Our 2023 Financial Sponsors
We are all appreciative of the members who provide the funding to keep BPDFamily on the air.
12years
alterK
AskingWhy
At Bay
Cat Familiar
CoherentMoose
drained1996
EZEarache
Flora and Fauna
ForeverDad
Gemsforeyes
Goldcrest
Harri
healthfreedom4s
hope2727
khibomsis
Lemon Squeezy
Memorial Donation (4)
Methos
Methuen
Mommydoc
Mutt
P.F.Change
Penumbra66
Red22
Rev
SamwizeGamgee
Skip
Swimmy55
Tartan Pants
Turkish
whirlpoollife



Powered by MySQL Powered by PHP Powered by SMF 1.1.21 | SMF © 2006-2020, Simple Machines Valid XHTML 1.0! Valid CSS!