245. Histrionic personality disorder, weird MIL vibes, co-dependent relationship advice, moving on from a cheater: Answering Your Questions
Sep 17, 2023
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In this episode, the host explains histrionic personality disorder and answers listener questions about difficult mother-in-law dynamics, betraying siblings, co-dependent relationships, moving on from a cheating ex-fiancé, and confessing feelings for a friend in a relationship.
Histrionic Personality Disorder (HPD) is explained in the podcast.
Advice is given on dealing with a difficult mother-in-law relationship.
Strategies are provided for moving on from a cheating ex-fiance with whom one has a child.
Deep dives
Navigating a Co-Dependent Relationship
The listener is struggling to move on from their ex-fiance who cheated with their cousin. They are considering no contact but are unsure due to having a child together. Advice is given to focus on regaining empowerment and control in their own life.
Establishing Boundaries in a Friendship
The listener has developed romantic feelings for a close female friend who is in a long-term relationship. They speculate that she may have similar feelings. Advice is given to weigh the risks and consider the impact on the friendship before deciding whether to confess their feelings.
Coping with Isolation and Depression
The listener feels isolated and depressed following a tumultuous relationship and limited social connections. They work from home and struggle to make new friends. Advice is given to prioritize finding empowerment and control in their life through individual activities and hobbies.
Moving On After Betrayal in a Relationship
The listener is finding it difficult to move on from their ex-fiance, who cheated on them with their cousin. They have a child together, making no contact impossible. Advice is given to focus on personal growth, regain power, and create a life they love.
Navigating Feelings for a Friend in a Relationship
The listener has developed feelings for a female friend who is already in a long-term relationship. They suspect that the friend may have similar feelings. Advice is given to consider the risks and potential impact on the friendship before deciding whether to discuss their feelings.
In the episode of today I'm explaining HPD or Histrionic Personality Disorder.
And I answer 5 of your questions covering a difficult mother in law relationship, a sister who betrayed trust, assessing a relationship as co-dependent and how to readjust, struggling to move on from an ex-fiance who cheated - when you have a kid together, and finally is it worth telling your friend you're crushing on them when they have a partner.