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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. […]

Breaking up with a borderline girlfriend or wife can be incredibly difficult. The same is generally true for all abusive women whether they’re a borderline or some other kind of toxic personality. Of course, it can be just as difficult breaking up with abusive men. However, straight women experience far less stigma for being abuse […]