Counsellor A.J. Mahari
A.J. Mahari
Why BPD Relationships Fail - Repetition Compulsions Projection and Projective Identification
Why BPD Relationships Fail - Repetition Compulsions Projection and Projective Identification
Why BPD Relationships Fail - Repetition Compulsions Projection and Projective Identification
Tuesday 28th October 2025
Explore why BPD relationships fail due to repetition compulsions and projection. Learn how awareness can break painful cycles.
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Counsellor A.J. Mahari
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Episode Overview
- Unconscious repetition compulsions trap individuals in relational cycles.
- Early trauma influences perception, turning partners into parental stand-ins.
- Projective identification draws loved ones into the emotional world of someone with BPD.
- Awareness is crucial for breaking cycles and healing.
- Long-term therapy is essential for individuals with BPD to heal.
"Repetition compulsion is the psyche's tragic attempt to repair what was once unbearable."
How do people find strength in their journey to sobriety? In this episode, A.J. Mahari tackles the complex dynamics of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) relationships. With a blend of compassion and expertise, Mahari sheds light on how unconscious repetition compulsions and projection can trap individuals in painful relational cycles. She explains how early trauma shapes perceptions, turning partners into stand-ins for abandoning or abusive parents, and how projective identification pulls loved ones into the emotional whirlwind of someone with BPD.
Mahari provides a compassionate look into what truly happens beneath the chaos and highlights the importance of awareness in breaking these cycles. The episode doesn't shy away from the tough realities faced by both those with BPD and their partners, offering insights into how deep therapeutic work can bring about healing and change. If you've ever wondered why BPD relationships seem to follow a pattern, this episode is an enlightening guide that could offer you a fresh perspective.
It's a must-listen for anyone dealing with BPD or seeking understanding of these intricate relationship dynamics. So, what can we learn from those who have battled addiction? Tune in to find out.