People with borderline personality disorder (BPD) tend to have major difficulties with relationships, especially with those closest to them. Their wild mood swings, angry outbursts, chronic abandonment fears, and impulsive and irrational behaviors can leave loved ones feeling helpless, abused, and off balance.

How do you handle a relationship with borderline personality disorder?

Finding Relief if Youre Facing Relationship Problems Due to Borderline Personality DisorderSeek out information. Get help. Practice healthy communication. Ask open-ended questions. Talk only when your partner is calm. Offer support. Avoid labeling or blaming. Take threats seriously.More items •15 Oct 2018

What should you not say to a borderline?

“I cant cope with you and your mood swings!” Then please, just leave me alone! I try my hardest to accommodate the people in my life, in spite of my mental and physical health, and if what I am doing is not good enough for you, then I dont want you around.