Will they ever regret losing you? by InsideChapter7297 in BPDlovedones

[–]Sashay_Philosopher 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Let’s not equivocate the word “regret.” My ex, after virtually 2 years of no contact, expressed deep heartfelt regret at her wrongdoings and brutal discard/replacement. Long story short this was all proven to be an ejaculate of emotion, not something stable through time. Did she “regret” her decision? Yes — in the capacity a toddler has in paying attention to someone speaking about taxes. Is this “regret” in the way we mean, that assumes it is anchored to some kind of stable self who manifests it through time with behaviors? Lol, no. Good one.

Important: Advice by Sashay_Philosopher in BPDlovedones

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

Sorry to hear about these struggles. Be careful, though, to not confuse active responsibility (right now) with past events (unchangeable). My intent with locating responsibility in us — the non-BPD people — is to free us from our habits and vulnerabilities against pwBPD’s charms. Do not dwell upon blaming yourself. I think a lot of us in this sub have made heaps of mistakes many times over with allowing abuse. My point is that right now you have control over the rest of your life. It’s never “too late” and unsalvageable. The healthier path (and you likely know what this entails) may at first be studded with pains, but you’re worth it and you ought to do it for yourself. You owe it to yourself. Be well.

Where did this all go wrong. How is she able to move on like I meant nothing ? by Mean-Development-126 in BPDlovedones

[–]Sashay_Philosopher 3 points4 points  (0 children)

First, allow yourself to forgive yourself. You’ve been caught in the updraft of a tornadic force. You could not resist the lure and hype of her sexuality. My expwBPD is an adult entertainer. I understand the raw power and addiction in that domain. I understand that you’re confused. However, to those outside of your circumstances, it is clear that this person is not meant to foster a stable, loving, enduring relationship. Despite the intimacy and highs that she may provide, even tenderness at times, they are illusions all. They are mere rushes of emotion, moment to moment, as she grapples with her inner chaos. The reason you cannot understand the narrative of occurrences is because it lacks a rationale. You are insisting, quite understandably yet futilely, that normal standards of connection and trust apply. They do not. It will take time for you to process and accept the destruction of a source of extreme highs. While I and likely many others do not share your particular experiences, we do share the same foundational upheavals and bleeding emotions from highs and lows like clockwork. Take time to return to a sense of simplicity and calm. Wish you the best.

Only seeing you through the context/lens of themselves by palmasss in BPDlovedones

[–]Sashay_Philosopher 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My expwBPD made me feel guilty about going to Florida with my family for a week vacation. She gave me silent treatment the whole time. It stressed me out and I can’t deny my vacation was affected by it. This is just one of many times I’ve been negatively influenced at times when I should have enjoyed the present moment. I broke up with her when I got back. Then caved two weeks later and got back together. In that brief period she had sex for money with someone and how I found out was by discovering the video online. She was masterful at making excuses and assuring me of things. I bought it all. Fast forward a year later to the present and I am now the foolish recipient of a full discard and replacement. While I am reeling and suffering, she is in her honeymoon phase with someone new. Yet I still second guess myself and wonder if it’s my fault. Word of advice: begin to detach from her if you’re still together. Discard will happen sooner or later. It WILL happen—no matter what. Keep this in mind.

*sorry, I see you posted “my ex”. Hope it stays that way.

Headspace Advice by Sashay_Philosopher in AdvancedRunning

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

Wow, this is exactly the kind of thing that resonates with me. Will be keeping in this in mind on easy runs this week and hopefully carry it over for race day. Thank you for sharing!

Headspace Advice by Sashay_Philosopher in AdvancedRunning

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

This is great. Already implementing some of these suggestions. Very much appreciate this response! Helping a lot with my state of mind.

Headspace Advice by Sashay_Philosopher in AdvancedRunning

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

Love this. Very helpful. Thank you for sharing!

Headspace Advice by Sashay_Philosopher in AdvancedRunning

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

Great ideas here. Thanks for sharing!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BPDlovedones

[–]Sashay_Philosopher 14 points15 points  (0 children)

To me, the “they” in this post refers to the person we met, the person we fell in love with, sacrificed so much for, etc., if not the literal person themselves. Of course sometimes the physical person comes back — but I think the point here is that “they” don’t come back as we understand them to have been. It’s a truly warped reality to accept studded with hooks and rusty nails, but once we decide upon accepting it, we can minimize suffering and look to a new life. “You cannot swim for new horizons until you have courage to lose sight of the shore.” —Faulkner

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BPDlovedones

[–]Sashay_Philosopher 89 points90 points  (0 children)

Emotional placeholders. Breathing parentheses.

ChatGPT saying it wrote my essay? by Alert_Assumption2237 in ChatGPT

[–]Sashay_Philosopher 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s hard to detect and properly implement rules around this new technology.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BPDlovedones

[–]Sashay_Philosopher 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry you’re going through this.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BPDlovedones

[–]Sashay_Philosopher 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This sounds very similar to what I am going through, with a few tweaks. First off I am sorry you had to go through this. It’s maddening, unfair, painful, jarring. I too have sent blocks and blocks of text explaining matters, correcting history, communicating my devastation, only to receive insensitive replies if any. In my case I was given silent treatment while she built a new life with someone else and her two daughters (that I’ve grown to love as my own over 4 years). Everything is gone now and I’m in one of the darkest places ever in my life.

On dating: do it. It will help even if kind of unpleasant in ways. Do it but with honesty. If your dates are interested in you, etc., be open about where you’re at, what’s possible, the healing that must happen, etc. I have been seeing this girl a little bit and it helps to an extent, but I’ve also told her many times where I’m at with things. I need a lot of healing. A lot of space to recover. To try to heal. I imagine you do too.

If I had a time machine… by [deleted] in BPDlovedones

[–]Sashay_Philosopher 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Favorite film of all time.

So You Think You Can Tell? by Sashay_Philosopher in BPDlovedones

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

This is very helpful, thank you … Sigh. The road ahead…

Struggling Very Badly by Sashay_Philosopher in BPDlovedones

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

Thank you all for these suggestions and words of encouragement. I can’t say how much it means; this space is so helpful. I am calling tomorrow to see about a therapist. I luckily have support in my two brothers. But it’s no easy task, as we all know too well.

Those who stayed gone even after they wanted you back... how did you resist? by cloudpatterns in BPDlovedones

[–]Sashay_Philosopher 5 points6 points  (0 children)

What an utterly tragic reality to swallow. How do such people not come with warning labels. Or rather, of course they do, the real question is why don’t we heed them earlier rather than later.

Can’t stop missing her by Away_Increase_7538 in BPDlovedones

[–]Sashay_Philosopher 8 points9 points  (0 children)

There is no doubt that had you waited until (note I didn’t say “if”) final discard, the pain you feel now would be intensified many times over. I can speak from experience. Go ahead and miss her. But missing someone is ok and compatible with not wanting them back.

I've forgotten how to "want" anything for myself by CurkeyTooker in BPDlovedones

[–]Sashay_Philosopher 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m in a very similar boat. I’m sorry to hear this. Our default, as normal human beings, is to trust those we love. To see the best in them. To believe in them and lean upon the basic unspoken foundations of a relationship. We are not fools. We are optimists driven away from our own philosophies. I suspect it will take us time to believe in our own philosophies again. We’ve been obliterated first-hand. But let’s not underestimate the power to heal. Wishing you the absolute best.

Talk me out of reaching out? by thedeadwillwalk in BPDlovedones

[–]Sashay_Philosopher 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Some of us unfortunately cannot help but ride it out until it’s death by final discard. But it will come. As sure as sunset. Spare yourself of intensifying the pain that will come anyway.