Ending a Relationship with an Abusive Woman is the third and final article in a three part series. The first two articles are Breaking Up with a Borderline Girlfriend and Breaking Up with a Narcissistic Girlfriend, respectively. Ending a relationship with an abusive woman. Breaking up with an abusive woman — whether she’s a borderline, […]

Narcissism and emotional labor at Christmas — ’tis the season! ‘Tis also the season when the emotionally well-adjusted continue to be emotionally well-adjusted. People with episodic depression, unresolved family trauma and/or personality disorders will typically experience a higher spike in their respective issues. For example, narcissism and emotional labor at Christmas. What do narcissism, emotional […]

Dear Dr. Tara Palmatier, How do I help my BPD ex? How do I support my borderline ex-girlfriend after the break-up? Since beginning Shrink4men in 2009, I sometimes receive questions from men and women on a variety of topics such as: Determining if a  partner or ex is personality disordered. Divorce and custody matters. Healing. […]