The Narcissist-Borderline Dynamic (Extreme Preoccupied-Avoidant)

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. Subscribe!  https://anchor.fm/drpsychmomshow/subscribe Therapy! www.bestlifebehavioralhealth.com Follow!  www.facebook.com/drpsychmom 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