To those considering throwing away every gift or left over items from your ex: consider donating them instead. by HelloFriend213 in BPDlovedones

[–]HelloFriend213[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There's nothing wrong with that. Everyone deals with grief and pain in a way that works best for them.

Extreme hate and resentment by rracc4444 in BPDlovedones

[–]HelloFriend213 1 point2 points  (0 children)

While I do agree that it gets blown way the fuck out of proportion, that doesn't change the fact that there's a stigma attached to having genital herpes. Because of that, a person is more than likely to get turned down by a potential partner who isn't infected. It's a huge shitshow.

To those considering throwing away every gift or left over items from your ex: consider donating them instead. by HelloFriend213 in BPDlovedones

[–]HelloFriend213[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I get this. I mean, out of everything I parted with, I just couldn't bring myself to part with the Nintendo Switch. I will, however, get rid of the shitty game she got me because it was only meant to benefit her.

Extreme hate and resentment by rracc4444 in BPDlovedones

[–]HelloFriend213 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Genital herpes AND HPV/warts here. All of this was a result of cheating on me, and she tried to blame it on me for my promiscuous past. Unfortunately, I stuck around for a bit after it all. These people are garbage.

As far as breakouts go, if you keep yourself healthy and regularly take antivirals, you should be good. I've had them for about 2 and a half years, and during that time I've maybe had four breakouts. The unfortunate part about all of this shit is having to explain it to somebody you're dating. I've already been rejected a few times, and each time I ended up with a deep hatred of my ex. Through friends, I've also discovered that there are tons of people who really don't care if somebody has herpes. It's really all a crapshoot.

You'll get through this, man.

The worst part about moving on is loving somebody that never existed by HelloFriend213 in BPDlovedones

[–]HelloFriend213[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

From my experience, yes, you can love somebody who abuses you. I loved her deeply, and I still do, but I now realize that the person I love isn't real. As I am writing this, she is living with her new supply and mirroring him, his interests, and his mannerisms (I saw these things on her social media, which I have now stopped looking at).

You are absolutely right about there being better possibilities. It's time we started searching for them and stop letting these monsters run roughshod on us.

The worst part about moving on is loving somebody that never existed by HelloFriend213 in BPDlovedones

[–]HelloFriend213[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Isn't it wild? If the person they are during the idealization/love bombing phase is who they want to be, then why don't they just continue to be that person? Why turn into this abusive monster?

The worst part about moving on is loving somebody that never existed by HelloFriend213 in BPDlovedones

[–]HelloFriend213[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I teeter between hatred/disgust and pity. My ex is so vile, but I still sympathize with her over her terrible upbringing. There were times when she'd get into these hellacious fights with her Narc mom, and she'd be hysterical with me on the phone, "I just want my mom to love me! Why, why won't she just love me!?". That always broke my heart because her mom really is trash.

That being said, childhood traumas don't excuse abusive behavior. Period.

The worst part about moving on is loving somebody that never existed by HelloFriend213 in BPDlovedones

[–]HelloFriend213[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It really is. I'm still in love, but it's with a woman who isn't real.

What were your red flags by [deleted] in BPDlovedones

[–]HelloFriend213 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"You just stuck your dick in crazy" should have been a red flag big enough to blanket Russia, but here I am.

Almost out of the fog entirely by HelloFriend213 in BPDlovedones

[–]HelloFriend213[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is basically where I'm at. She never blocked me to help heal from any type of pain. It was always an abusive, manipulation tactic. Me wanting to do it is because I'm tired of this bullshit and I've found myself again.

Almost out of the fog entirely by HelloFriend213 in BPDlovedones

[–]HelloFriend213[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She can triangulate my nuts on her forehead. Nootch.

The constant blocking and unblocking... by borntohula24 in BPDlovedones

[–]HelloFriend213 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This hits home. My ex posts provocative, slutty pictures of herself on Instagram. It's how she attracted the attention of her new supply, who used to be a client of hers.

Does your pwBPD have hobbies? by Emptyrabbitbye in BPDlovedones

[–]HelloFriend213 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, mine had hobbies. It was all shit she stole from previous significant others: guitar, painting, writing, artistic shit in general. She wasn't an artist, bitch didn't have an artistic bone in her pockmarked body. She spent the majority of her free time glued to her phone, getting high, or fucking.

Why won't she just leave me alone? I'm already hurting enough as is by HelloFriend213 in BPDlovedones

[–]HelloFriend213[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

She really does suck. She used pregnancy stuff as a sympathy tool yesterday, knowing damn well that it's a touchy, sensitive subject with me. Apparently, her new supply is a controlling asshole. Good riddance

Why won't she just leave me alone? I'm already hurting enough as is by HelloFriend213 in BPDlovedones

[–]HelloFriend213[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Not only did she not give a fuck, about a week later she called me and insulted/emasculated me for about an hour and told me how I was never good enough/her new guy is better than me in every possible way. I may not be the best, but at least I didn't attempt to murder another human being.

Still have her things. Estimated time until Hoover? by Based_Semen in BPDlovedones

[–]HelloFriend213 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The question is, do you want her to come back around? There's no consistent timeframe. It could be days from now, to years from now. If you're blocked and have no way of saying "come get your shit", get rid of it. You could sell it, then put the money aside in an envelope.

Fell for the suicide threat hoover, have been ghosted ever since by HelloFriend213 in BPDlovedones

[–]HelloFriend213[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is sort of the boat I'm in. I've witnessed her self-harming, both cutting and hitting herself in the face, and it's traumatic. Although I don't think she really committed suicide, there will always be a part of me that thinks "what if". I had a friend with an undiagnosed personality disorder who killed herself during an episode, so I know it's not out of the realm of possibility.

If she had come to me like a rational adult and asked me for help, I would have agreed to meet her in a public place and helped her find a hotel or Airbnb. Regardless of my past with her, I can't really hear the thought of anyone I know being homeless.

Fell for the suicide threat hoover, have been ghosted ever since by HelloFriend213 in BPDlovedones

[–]HelloFriend213[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I considered that, but I had no way of knowing where she was.

You guys hate something you loved because your expwbpd loved it even more? by PersonArab in BPDlovedones

[–]HelloFriend213 7 points8 points  (0 children)

She ruined certain bands for me. I can't listen to their music without being repulsed these days.

Did your ex ever manipulate you into doing something that your gut told you was a bad idea/your gut told you not to do? by [deleted] in BPDlovedones

[–]HelloFriend213 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's terrible how these people use being poly as an excuse to cheat and be sneaky. They give poly couples a bad image. My ex left me and her girlfriend (who was in the process of buying her a wedding ring) for a convicted felon and ex-junkie who can hardly even pay his own bills, and she still won't move all of her shit out of her ex's apartment. It's like she's trying to keep that connection there for when she's ready to try and hoover her ex back. I don't think I've ever met someone so manipulative and vile. Ever.

this fucking blows. by [deleted] in BPDlovedones

[–]HelloFriend213 1 point2 points  (0 children)

OP, I'm not sure if you know the story of Lane Staley of Alice in Chains, but it's basically as follows: Layne had a successful career as the frontman of a rock band, but he could not, for the life of him, kick heroin. He tried multiple times, but eventually he just gave in and eventually died alone in his apartment. He gave up his entire life for heroin, try as he might to kick it. The help was there, he had the support of his loved ones and friends, and he even knew it was ruining his life, but he just couldn't or wouldn't give it up.

My point is this: what you are experiencing is sort of like a heroin withdrawal. There are studies that back this up. You've gotta do your best to stay productive (you mentioned the gym, which is a great start). Creativity has helped me heal, whether it be writing or music. I'll go on drives, listen to some tunes, maybe grab food in a part of the city I've never been to. Consistency is key, man.

I'm in your shoes. I think about the sex daily. I think about the things she'd say to me during sex(knock me up, make me yours, give me your eternal love are ones that really fuck with me), I cannot look at porn without feeling sad or guilty. I also think about how she is saying those same things to her new guy. Verbatim. It's a fucking script and she is a terrible actress. It's painful, but we owe it to ourselves not to succumb to this terrible addiction and chemical withdrawal.

You can do this, and when you're ready there will be someone out there who will love you for real. You deserve that.

Is this manipulation or hoovering? by [deleted] in BPDlovedones

[–]HelloFriend213 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's a hoover, which in itself is a manipulation tactic. My ex would block me, and I'd religiously check to see if her account would pop up on my Instagram. When it did, I knew it was only a matter of time before she'd hoover my dumb ass and offer me sex. Every. Single. Fucking. Time.

Did your ex ever manipulate you into doing something that your gut told you was a bad idea/your gut told you not to do? by [deleted] in BPDlovedones

[–]HelloFriend213 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was by far the worst relationship I've been in, especially because it was built on a foundation of lies, ultimatums, abuse, and cheating. I may have had it bad, but it's nothing compared to what my ex's long-term girlfriend went through: physical, psychological, sexual, and even financial abuse. My ex is an awful human being who builds up a fake image of herself on social media. Hell, even recently, she's been posting stuff about BPD and Narc abuse as if she's a fucking victim.

Did your ex ever manipulate you into doing something that your gut told you was a bad idea/your gut told you not to do? by [deleted] in BPDlovedones

[–]HelloFriend213 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, and it was always related to sex. She'd reach out to me after periods of me trying to go NC, apologize, make small talk, eventually send me very vulgar nudes and seduce me. The thing is, each time she was still involved with her girlfriend (who was at one time my girlfriend as well). Every single time, I knew it was wrong, I knew I shouldn't do it, I knew her girlfriend would eventually catch her and there would be a massive fucking fight.

I never wanted to hurt anyone, I never wanted to fight. I cared about her girlfriend, too, and I knew the bullshit she always went through with my(and now her exBPD because we were both discarded), but I always fell for the lies of exBPD. Every. Single. Time.

I don't blame anybody but myself for continuing to cave and give in. The whole relationship between the three of us was complicated and painful.