How do other people with BPD manage their emotions and dating? I think I’ve scared off a guy that I’ve been stuck on for too long and it caused a huge meltdown. I have a breakdown when after repeatedly bugging him and getting no response. I settle for the sex because I’m so desperate for him to be around and to have that closeness but the second he leaves I’m ready to jump off a bridge and am begging him to stay. It’s really frustrating and I was wondering how other people managed.