Toxic Relationships — Borderline or Covert Narcissist?
How to spot the difference when you're in a toxic relationship.
People with covert narcissistic and borderline personality disorders tend to have frequent and problematic relationships. Their need for fulfilment from others means they continue to pursue relationships despite consistent conflict; though some do choose to avoid relationships altogether.
If you’ve ever experienced a truly toxic relationship, you’ll know what it's like to wonder what the hell was wrong with that person. You also end up wondering what the hell is wrong with you.
The term toxic relationship is often used interchangeably with an abusive relationship. However, abusive behaviours are deliberate and about control, while toxic behaviours are reactionary and more about irresponsibility and unhealthy communication skills.
“A common pattern of domestic abuse … is that the perpetrator alternates between violent, abusive and apologetic behaviour.” — Zlatka Rakovec-Felser.
There is a good chance that when a relationship is either toxic or abusive, one or both of the people involved could have a personality disorder (PD) such as the following…
