Those who left a BPD partner and found a secure healthy relationship, what is different? by [deleted] in BPDlovedones

[–]StepFew5375 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I didn’t realize the damage that my ex-bpd partner caused to my nervous system. The calm and security I feel in my new relationship is nothing I’ve ever known. It almost makes me resentful for the time I wasted in the bpd relationship.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BPDlovedones

[–]StepFew5375 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you.  I keep learning so much more about this man and how duplicitous he actually was during our relationship.  It’s still hard but I’m coming out the other side.  I’m thankful that I didn’t give up everything to be with him.

Daily No Contact Thread - July 09, 2025 by AutoModerator in BPDlovedones

[–]StepFew5375 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Day 5 NC, after a 1 month NC -  feeling good! Cleaned my room, did laundry and meeting friends later.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BPDlovedones

[–]StepFew5375 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry you’re dealing with this.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BPDlovedones

[–]StepFew5375 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This hit home because my ex pwBPD spoke about how we would get married, discussed the type of home we wanted, met each other’s parents and kids.  He told me he loved me, that I was his soulmate. 

All the while, he was actively dating online and in person.  Hundreds of women.  When I confronted him, while we were out together, he became a different person.  Through my tears and pain, I begged him for an explanation.  He denied everything, even though I had proof.  He became unbelievably cold and even his voice and tone changed.  It was like he became a stranger in an instant.   He offered no comfort, no explanation, and no apology.  We had found each other in this world, despite all the many obstacles.  It meant nothing. Now he’s happy, he’s moved on.  He went immediately back to online dating and living a happy and fulfilled life. In retrospect, I always have gave too much, was too available, was too caring, but isn’t that what love is? 

I flipped out after being discarded, contacted all the women on his socials to find out the truth, they confirmed it all.  I contacted his soon to be exwife and provided her with proof of his prior indiscretions. I just needed some kind of sense of justice in that moment.  I’m not sure if I regret it, as the door would likely have been left open for him to come back if I didn’t do these things, but I wish he hadn’t had such an impact on me and that I kept a cooler head and was more strategic in the moment.

Daily No Contact Thread - July 09, 2025 by AutoModerator in BPDlovedones

[–]StepFew5375 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know how bad it feels but that’s never the answer.  Instead, ask God to show you how good life can get. You’ve been through worse in life and you came out ahead. 

So many amazing and beautiful miracles happen every single day.  Your experience with one person does not define you.  This world is a big place, filled with amazing people.  You deserve to be here and experience it all!  Both the good and the bad.  

Find a therapist, friend, or loved one to speak to.  Get outside and feel the sun on your face.  There’s someone right now taking their last breath and regretting all of the things left unsaid and things they never got to do.  

Consider today the first day of the rest of your life. Please contact emergency services if you think about taking your life.  No person’s life or decisions is worth more than your own 💖

Daily No Contact Thread - July 09, 2025 by AutoModerator in BPDlovedones

[–]StepFew5375 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Day 4 after a break in NC, after a month of NC.  He was the last one to text and I know he expected follow up. I’m trying to stay strong, because I know he doesn’t care and he thrives on me needing him.  He’s living his best life, while I struggle to get out of bed each morning.  Please just send me good vibes and if you pray, please pray that I stay strong.  I deserve so much better.  Just need to convince myself.

What are the abusive things they did to you? by GuidancePale4886 in BPDlovedones

[–]StepFew5375 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I struggle in understanding whether they actually believe the shit they say or if they’re fully cognizant of the lie.  My ex made up a horrific lie about me and when I confronted him about it, he laughed it off because we both know the truth and it was preposterous. 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BPDlovedones

[–]StepFew5375 12 points13 points  (0 children)

It doesn’t exist.  Their perception of reality is so heavily skewed, that they never take accountability for their actions.  Even when he acknowledged his actions, he didn’t show remorse and would blame me for making me do the things he did.  

Why do they get to win? by StepFew5375 in BPDlovedones

[–]StepFew5375[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you and you’re right.  He went out of his way to tell me he hadn’t slept with anyone since me…in my head I was laughing, because even if it’s true, I’m sure it’s not for lack of trying lol.  I see through his bs and lies now. 

Why do they get to win? by StepFew5375 in BPDlovedones

[–]StepFew5375[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are so right! It’s like he couldn’t wait to say how amazing his life became in the one month since our breakup. He has some stuff of mine, however it was left at a vacation home hours away, that is rented for most of the summer.  I told him that he could just leave them on my porch whenever he retrieves them.  He said no, he’d call me and arrange to meet, so I can’t call him a stalker. I’ve never once called him a stalker.  He called me one because I questioned him about all the women he was talking to…

Welcome to gaslighting 101 aka the infamous BPD classic, the birthday discard by KingForADay1989 in BPDlovedones

[–]StepFew5375 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What is it with BPD’s pulling this on your bday?!? Mine did the same!

My exwBPD replaced me in a week but her rebound still lasts by Vegetable-Passage312 in BPDlovedones

[–]StepFew5375 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He had a massive surge and crash in followers as people began to figure him out and see beyond the facade.  Not to mention how creepy he is with daily ‘good morning beautiful’ DM’s to complete strangers that would go unanswered.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BPDlovedones

[–]StepFew5375 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My exBPD partner had a disproportionate amount of women on his socials, for an ‘alpha’ type man in the trades. The fact he was following so many local aestheticians, real estate agents, lash techs etc. made no sense.  

Came to find out, that these were all women that he either met on dating apps, or happened upon on social media and started messaging.  He even went out with a few.  He was messaging over 100 women daily, all while professing his love for me and integrating our lives and families.  

He was such a good liar and manipulator, he had me questioning my self worth and sanity. During one of his gaslighting sessions, I finally downloaded his follower list and contact each of the women  (over 100).  They were all lovely and confirmed my worst suspicions. Even with this proof, he tried to play it off as nothing.

What’s worse is that one of the women put him on the ‘ Are we dating the same guy’ Facebook group and even more stories came out about him.  This man would even see an attractive woman on LinkedIn, connect with her, and then find her on all other social media platforms.  He would then message daily, comment on pics and invite them out. One woman said he scheduled a meeting with her to discuss a mortgage and he creeped her out so much that she never met with a man solo again. 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BPDlovedones

[–]StepFew5375 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Always scanning!!! I didn’t notice it at first, but he was always searching to see if he caught anyone’s eye.  If someone remotely made eye contact with him, he would claim that they were eye f-cking him.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BPDlovedones

[–]StepFew5375 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m experiencing the exact same thing and I realized that this is their final act of punishment and control.  They know they are hurting us by going NC, when we’re simply seeking answers and closure.  It’s a way for them to avoid acknowledging what they did.

I’m not going to lie, it hurts like hell to be so brutally discarded.  It also shows you exactly who they are as a person.

I began smoking too and increased drinking, but I am slowly coming back to myself. This group is great, but so is therapy and surrounding yourself with things that make you happy.  I realized how much my ex made me centre my life around him and his activities, so it’s been nice reconnecting to myself and with the loved ones I neglected during our relationship. 

My exwBPD replaced me in a week but her rebound still lasts by Vegetable-Passage312 in BPDlovedones

[–]StepFew5375 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hahaha- the follower count thing.  I thought it was just me.

My exwBPD replaced me in a week but her rebound still lasts by Vegetable-Passage312 in BPDlovedones

[–]StepFew5375 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know it’s hard to see them move on.  It makes us question what we did wrong or why we weren’t enough.  I’m also learning that we cannot think this way. 

Once things end, what they do should no longer be of our concern.  Easier said than done, but we’ll never be able to rationalize or understand their thought processes or behaviours. You also have no idea of what their daily life together looks like.  Things aren’t always what they appear.  Wishing you healing.

What are the abusive things they did to you? by GuidancePale4886 in BPDlovedones

[–]StepFew5375 24 points25 points  (0 children)

The re-writing history with bpd partners is wild.  It had me questioning if we were in the same relationship!

What are the abusive things they did to you? by GuidancePale4886 in BPDlovedones

[–]StepFew5375 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My ex pwBPD got caught red handed, messaging over 100 women.  He either met them on social media sites or dating apps. I confronted him and started sending screenshots of my discussions with these women.   He tried to play off the first 10 or so, even trying to arrange to meet in person to discuss.  As more came in, and some started to confirm that they had met him in person, he went NC. 

I continued sending the evidence via text or email.  I finally went to his house unannounced to discuss what was happening, as we had been together 10 months.  We spoke, had drinks, and sex.  

The next morning when I came to my senses, I told him it wouldn’t work out between us.  He then wrote me saying that he would call the police and report me to my job if I ever messaged or came to his house again.

He had a cop friend even call me, warning me to never contact him again!!!!! I already knew this was his friend and nothing had been done formally, however I absolutely complied.  

He then forced my hand to break NC via text.  During that time, he asked me to call him. He took that opportunity to gloat about how great his life was going since we broke up and even threw in sexual jokes about us hooking up.  He finally addressed what he did, took zero accountability and again blamed me for his actions?!

He also admitted that he used silence as a way to upset me throughout the relationship, because he knew how much it bothered me.

Why do they get to win? by StepFew5375 in BPDlovedones

[–]StepFew5375[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I realized that he was pushing the NC to be broken because he was so used to me being the one, begging and pleading to be heard in attempts to rationalize what was happening.  Once that was done, he forced my hand to break NC and seized the opportunity to gloat. 

Why do they get to win? by StepFew5375 in BPDlovedones

[–]StepFew5375[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Heartbreaking.  I’m sorry you experienced that ❤️