J Marital Fam Ther October 2009 PMID 19785701

Relationship quality and stability in couples when one partner suffers from borderline personality disorder.

Sébastien Bouchard, Stéphane Sabourin, Yvan Lussier, Evens Villeneuve

Download social card

Mentions

10
Peak: 3 in May 2024
across 3 sources since Dec 2019

Extended reach

1,112,687
potential audience

Total likes

20,548

Video views

1,096,952

Mentions per month

Dec 2019 – Oct 2024

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter4 posts
  • YouTube4 videos
  • News2 articles

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The summary captures discussions that highlight the correlation between BPD and additional personality disorders in partners, exemplified by comments noting that nearly half of the partners met criteria for at least one personality disorder, and one individual had six. The tone is analytical and inquisitive, reflecting an engagement with both the statistical findings and the emotional complexities of such relationships.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the findings on the relationship dynamics involving BPD, though some express curiosity or nuanced views.

InterestHigh interest

The posts actively explore personality disorders and relationship issues, indicating high interest in the topic.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants engage with the content by citing statistics and sharing insights, showing a moderate depth of discussion.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest an awareness of the importance of understanding BPD's effect on relationships, implying a modest but meaningful impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The study compared 35 couples with a woman diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD) to 35 couples without clinical issues, finding that those with BPD experienced more breakups, reconciliations, and about 30% ended their relationships over 18 months.
  • Men in relationships with women who have BPD often also had one or more personality disorders, indicating a link between BPD and additional mental health issues in partners.
  • Couples involving women with BPD showed worse relationship quality, including lower satisfaction, greater insecurity and communication problems, and higher levels of violence compared to healthier couples.]

Top posts

Most liked on X and Bluesky
Andrew G. Thomas
@DrThomasAG · X

Birds of a feather flock together? Among the partners of women with Borderline Personality Disorder, nearly half met criteria for at least one personality disorder... 6% had two personality disorders... and one dude had six! https://t.co/wtqorD6G5F https://t.co/L5vGca1qCc

May 13, 2024 · 21 likes · 5 shares · 5,297 followers View post →
Andrew G. Thomas
@DrThomasAG · X

'An autonomous, sensitive partner expecting emotional support when needed ... and not sharing the fundamental mistrust of others is not necessarily the ideal "understanding" partner in the mind of a patient with BPD.' https://t.co/wtqorD68g7 https://t.co/KCioV4hkIK

Mar 12, 2024 · 5 likes · 1 share · 5,297 followers View post →
Stella
@ubiquitousnewt · X

RT @DrThomasAG: Birds of a feather flock together? Among the partners of women with Borderline Personality Disorder, nearly half met criter…

May 13, 2024 · 5 shares · 4,754 followers View post →
Bored_observer
@observer_b73589 · X

RT @DrThomasAG: Birds of a feather flock together? Among the partners of women with Borderline Personality Disorder, nearly half met criter…

May 13, 2024 · 5 shares · 357 followers View post →

All mentions

Stella
@ubiquitousnewt · X

RT @DrThomasAG: Birds of a feather flock together? Among the partners of women with Borderline Personality Disorder, nearly half met criter…

May 13, 2024 · 5 shares · 4,754 followers View post →
Bored_observer
@observer_b73589 · X

RT @DrThomasAG: Birds of a feather flock together? Among the partners of women with Borderline Personality Disorder, nearly half met criter…

May 13, 2024 · 5 shares · 357 followers View post →
Andrew G. Thomas
@DrThomasAG · X

Birds of a feather flock together? Among the partners of women with Borderline Personality Disorder, nearly half met criteria for at least one personality disorder... 6% had two personality disorders... and one dude had six! https://t.co/wtqorD6G5F https://t.co/L5vGca1qCc

May 13, 2024 · 21 likes · 5 shares · 5,297 followers View post →
Andrew G. Thomas
@DrThomasAG · X

'An autonomous, sensitive partner expecting emotional support when needed ... and not sharing the fundamental mistrust of others is not necessarily the ideal "understanding" partner in the mind of a patient with BPD.' https://t.co/wtqorD68g7 https://t.co/KCioV4hkIK

Mar 12, 2024 · 5 likes · 1 share · 5,297 followers View post →