The narcissist-borderline dynamic is common in couples counseling and underlies many super high conflict relationships. Here we cover what Borderline Personality is (extreme preoccupied attachment is one helpful lens), how it interacts with Narcissist Personality Disorder and why these two types are drawn to one another, and what to do if this episode leads to a lightbulb recognition moment about your own dynamic.

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Link:

https://www.drpsychmom.com/2020/06/06/what-does-a-healthy-relationship-look-like-for-someone-with-borderline-personality-disorder/

Books:

I Hate You Don't Leave Me: https://amzn.to/3OaPKl5

Stop Walking on Eggshells by Mason Kreger

Emotional Blackmail by Susan Forward

Emotional Vampires by Albert J. Bernstein

Disarming the Narcissist by Wendy T. Behary

The Narcissist-Borderline Dynamic (Extreme Preoccupied-Avoidant)