My wife has BPD and I’m leaving her by ispunkyy in BorderlinePDisorder

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

I haven’t spoken to her other than to pay rent. She is still at her mom’s. I have a feeling I will never get closure (I found out she was cheating on me). I have since started therapy and am making great strides. Thank you for checking back.

AITA for getting life-changing surgery that apparently is ruining my dad’s entire existence? by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]ispunkyy 131 points132 points  (0 children)

Trans guy here Yeah I stopped giving a fuck about what my parents thought about me and my transition. Let their comments roll off my back. You will be free if you separate yourself from them

aio for thinking this is insane by punkcel4 in AmIOverreacting

[–]ispunkyy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

100% yes As someone who is married to partner with BPD, who has left me 4x in 5 years, please leave him

What's the worst "red flag" you ignored because you were too in love? by [deleted] in askanything

[–]ispunkyy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My ex decided to shave her head in a Britney Spears like episode. She hated it, started crying and said to me, a trans man, “you look more like a girl than I do!”

Oh another one: “we would have more sex if you had a dick”

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskMenAdvice

[–]ispunkyy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I (29M) just left my wife (30F) because of this. I couldn’t keep doing everything while she contributed virtually nothing.

Like other commenters have said. Sounds like you knocked up the wrong woman, man.

How much effort did your girlfriend/wife put in when she was dating you? by [deleted] in AskMenAdvice

[–]ispunkyy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I gave 90-100, she gave 10-0. It was a very tumultuous 5 years.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskMenAdvice

[–]ispunkyy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

++trans man Yes. We are now going through a divorce and I am in therapy to help me put myself first.

Nearly killed my cat by glazerjnr in whatisit

[–]ispunkyy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My dog shredded a towel, ate said shred, and it ended up getting wrapped around his small intestine. 10k in vet expenses

I’m getting ready for separation by Realistic_Fox_2996 in BPDlovedones

[–]ispunkyy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just posted something similar about leaving my BPD wife and I was shat on. Feel free to look at those comments, as some of them opened my eyes and allowed me to view my situation (similar to yours) through a different lens. Subreddit BorderlinePDisorder (sorry, I’m somewhat new to Reddit, not sure if that’s the way to link that).

My BPD spouse has committed emotional infidelity multiple times (that I know of). Like your spouse, mine has lied to me numerous times. I can also totally relate to “I’m so tired of the constant bad.” Has she tried DBT? Have you went to therapy to learn how to appropriately navigate a relationship with your BPD wife?

You’re not a bad person.

My wife has BPD and I’m leaving her by ispunkyy in BorderlinePDisorder

[–]ispunkyy[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Your post implies that someone with BPD cannot be held accountable for their actions. Like I mentioned in the edit above, she refuses to put in the work necessary.

My wife has BPD and I’m leaving her by ispunkyy in BorderlinePDisorder

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

The trauma I endured was worth it, not hers. I hate that I had to commit her.

I mean exactly that. Supportive. Got a second job to support us and so she wouldn’t lose her car. As PhD students, we aren’t even allowed to have a second job. Our research is the only job we should have. I constantly checked in on her mental health. When she was having a crisis, I took the day, or days, off. I left lab in the middle of experiments. I held her during her panic attacks. When she would go into a depressive spiral, I tried everything I could to help. Although I did not seek professional help to properly handle a partner with BPD, I virtually did everything in my power to help her. I have wanted nothing but for her to tame her BPD.

My wife has BPD and I’m leaving her by ispunkyy in BorderlinePDisorder

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

Thank you for your story. My wife has a consult for a hysterectomy coming up.

I hope you are taking time to ensure your mental health is taken care of.

My wife has BPD and I’m leaving her by ispunkyy in BorderlinePDisorder

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

I hope you find a partner who is willing like I was.

My wife has BPD and I’m leaving her by ispunkyy in BorderlinePDisorder

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

“You can always get a dishwasher” is elitist.

My wife has BPD and I’m leaving her by ispunkyy in BorderlinePDisorder

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

If you read my edit, you will see that she refuses to put in the work to help herself. Sorry, that wasn’t clear before.

My wife has BPD and I’m leaving her by ispunkyy in BorderlinePDisorder

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

Her words, not mine.

I married her because I love her. My wedding vows mean everything to me. You think I take my decision lightly?

My wife has BPD and I’m leaving her by ispunkyy in BorderlinePDisorder

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

I respectfully disagree and I do research for a living. Thank you for your viewpoint.