I’ve been a long time lurker but haven’t ever posted, and I’ve seen a lot of posts about relationships making BPD flare up worse and I’ve had the exact opposite feeling so I was curious to hear others opinions on this specific matter.

I’m 27 and in the past 10 years I’ve been in a 7 year relationship and now I just passed a year with my new girlfriend.

I personally feel considerably more stable in a relationship than out. I develop a better ability to control myself so as to keep the relationship intact.

When I’m single I’m a total fucking wreck can barely leave the house, cry constantly, severe suicidal ideation. The last time I was single was horrifying as my BPD completely overtook everything about me. 

Also if it matters I’m a guy, which (in no way to diminish the battle and struggle we all have) can be difficult at times...being an explosive highly emotional man with severe sensitivity issues can be.... frustrating. 

Thanks for your time to anyone that read this, I hope you all have a great day &amp; much love to you all.