Comments on Borderline Personality Disorder Blog - Living with BPD: The sex

Thats what's so frustrating S, I know right from w...

2007-09-21T15:48:00.000-05:00

Thats what's so frustrating S, I know right from wrong, I know how one "should" act in a relationship. Its just the actually applying it part that I struggle with. Thanks for the input :)

I've done things like that, sometimes with sex, so...

2007-09-20T15:35:00.000-05:00

I've done things like that, sometimes with sex, sometimes with just getting someone to like me. I don't think its something that is specific to BPD; in fact, I'd have to agree with Adrian when saying that its fairly normal. I think a lot of adults struggle with letting go of the thrill of the chase, and actually wanting love.

On the other hand, thinking that a woman is "trash" once

"Love is a verb. You practice it. It's difficult. ...

2007-09-20T06:29:00.000-05:00

"Love is a verb. You practice it. It's difficult. That's why you select a partner with qualities you value so highly that you're more easily able to fight the temptation of infatuation."

wow...that's brilliant. I need to print that out and keep it with me at all times.

I remember bringing this up to my therapist last year. I asked him if maybe I acted like this because I was a

The good news: this is normal.The bad news: this m...

2007-09-20T06:18:00.000-05:00

The good news: this is normal.
The bad news: this makes you a cliche.

The additional good news: you have lots of company in this area. It's called infatuation. We all experience it. It's heady. It's a high. Once it's finished, it's dead.

But if you're interested in not being alone for the rest of your life, maybe you're interested in love. Love is a verb. You practice it.