Helping men in abusive relationships since 2009.
Tone-policing men’s pain is a cultural silencing tactic. One that serves to keeps male victims invisible and female perpetrators unaccountable. Supporting male victims isn’t evidence of misogyny. It shows that you have basic human decency. There are very few taboo topics left in modern society. Norms have all but been eroded. People shamelessly broadcast their […]
Therapy is supposed to be a place for clarity, accountability, and repair. But when one partner has borderline personality disorder, narcissistic personality disorder or severe BPD / NPD traits, couples therapy is often weaponized instead. Rather than fostering insight or mutual understanding, therapy becomes a stage for narrative control, therapist manipulation, and emotional coercion—leaving the…
When a borderline or narcissistic partner feels their control slipping — when accountability, boundaries, or the threat of divorce enter the picture — they they may invade their partner’s individual therapy to regain power and control the narrative. In these cases, individual therapy is no longer a place for understanding and healing. It becomes the […]
If a high-conflict ex can’t provoke you over text or email anymore, guess where they’ll try to engage you next? That’s right—the custody exchange. If you’re dealing with a narcissistic (NPD) or borderline (BPD) ex, custody hand-offs can become an opportunity for yet another one of their power struggles. And with these types, anything and […]
For the past 20 years, I’ve worked with countless men navigating relationships with women who exhibit Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), Histrionic Personality Disorder (HPD), or other high-conflict personality traits. A recurring theme? The massive gap between what therapists claim should work and what happens in real life outside the therapy office.…
Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), and Histrionic Personality Disorder (HPD) and Christmas go together like dynamite and a detonator. Kaboom. If you’re married or dating one of these individuals—someone who thrives on drama and professional martyrdom—then you’re probably already doing a “Jenny Curran” (Forrest Gump). As in, “Dear God, make me a […]
The holidays can be a time of joy, connection, and celebration. Unfortunately, if you’re dealing with a borderline, histrionic, or narcissistic ex, it can also be a prime opportunity for some Yuletide drama, manipulation, and relationship relapse. Perhaps you’re already familiar with the Holiday Hoover—the attempt by your BPD, HPD, or NPD ex to suck […]
What does “My Truth” mean to narcissists and borderlines? Short answer: Run for cover! Incoming one-sided, self-serving bullshit! In other words, you’re about to experience the weaponization of personal narratives—many of which are likely false or greatly exaggerated, distorted projections. “My Truth” is a variation of a common refrain frequently weaponized by narcissists, borderlines,…
Narcissists and borderlines with a Tendency for Interpersonal Victimhood (TIV) are the proverbial perfect storm in high-conflict divorce cases, especially when it comes to false abuse allegations. Given the rampant misuse of restraining orders and the prevalence of high-conflict cases in family court, it baffles me why so many judges, attorneys, custody evaluators, guardians ad […]
Why are narcissists and borderlines, like Amber Heard, such convincing liars? What motivates them to fabricate abuse claims, and how do they manage to deceive not just friends and family, but even trained mental health professionals? It’s critical that male victims of false abuse allegations know the answers to these questions as matters of self-defense […]