Caretaker vs BPD/NPD manipulator: many of our DHs fit this pattern
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I stumbled on this book on Amazon right now and could not help sharing: it hits so many nails right on the heads.
http://www.amazon.com/Stop-Caretaking-Borderline-Narcissist-Drama/dp/144...
The author is Margalis Fjelstad, PhD. She writes for Psychology Today.
I think the woman is a genius!
My DH's description can be found on page 29.
but the problem here is half
but the problem here is half the time its the KID that is the BPD/NPD and we all know that the dads refuse to walk away.
I have the same problem and
I have the same problem and my solution is ( the skids are adults): you need to walk away from the ROLE of the caretaker and their manipulations. A sick relationship does not serve anyone.
Thanks for the reco. I'm
Thanks for the reco. I'm going to check it out.