Posted by Susan J on August 21, 2003, at 10:21:41
In reply to he blames me for his irritability and mood swings, posted by jayme on August 20, 2003, at 20:08:59
Hi, I like Fallsfall's suggestion of Borderline Personality Disorder. I have a coworker like that, who exhibits all the same symptoms.
If he doesn't have any type of mental health issues, he could also just really lack people skills. He seems to be very manipulative, putting back any problems there are on "you." And then I'd say that's a manifestation of a severe lack of self-esteem.
He should be more supportive of you, as I'm sure you are of him. You deserve emotional support, caring, and respect, too. :-) Even if he is sweet and caring sometimes, why would he think it's OK to be mean at any time? Just a thought.....
P.S. I've been in the exact same type of relationship as you are in now. And I also hate to say I have acted like your partner toward some other people in my life. There is a problem there, somewhere. It would help a 1000% if he would acknowledge he could use some improvement on how he relates to people. Good luck with everything.
poster:Susan J
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